Hi Tutor MJ I really enjoy your posts and all the student questions you answer. But I have a big one to make and I want you to be real honest about it. I am planning to take the OCS in the next sitting. And from what I've read in your posts, the sooner I start, the more time I have to get ready. Can I do this on my own (self-study)? Or do I really need to sign up with a tuition provider? … Continue reading Tuition vs Self Study?
Category: SCS
SWOT Me an Analysis
Dear Tutor MJ I'm new to the whole business case scenario and case study exams. What's the best way to start digesting a business case study? Yours,Ryan Good day Ryan I always advise students that the first step to any case study analysis is to SWOT it up. SWOT stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. A SWOT analysis is … Continue reading SWOT Me an Analysis
February 2019 SCS Pre-seen is Out!
CIMA has released the SCS pre-seen material for the February 2019 exam sitting. To get your copy of the pre-seen, check out my Home page. The preseen company is Vita, which is a consumers electronic company specialising in wearable fitness and activity tracker devices. NOW is an excellent time to kickstart your CIMA case study preparation. Various … Continue reading February 2019 SCS Pre-seen is Out!
CIMA Exam Pass Rates – September 2018
CIMA has once again released its latest pass rates covering the period leading up to the end of September 2018. Gateway level pass rates continue to be below 50% which probably highlights that Gateway students may be finding it hard to transition into case study preparation. The rate has remained the same for the last … Continue reading CIMA Exam Pass Rates – September 2018
CIMA Examinable IFRS/IAS Standards
This post is just a reminder for students who are planning to undertake CIMA in the near future, especially those who have yet to take any of the F pillar courses and/or BA3. The CIMA syllabus includes the study of different Accounting Standards regulating various topics on financial statements reporting. While students do not have … Continue reading CIMA Examinable IFRS/IAS Standards
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