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Category: SCS

How Do I Calculate Thee, Gearing?

March 29, 2017October 7, 2021Leave a comment

Hi MJ, I am currently reviewing some mock answers but am having trouble with the calculation of gearing levels on one of the mocks. The mock question gives me $3,088m as debt and $1,411m as equity. The mock answer calculates gearing ratio as $3,088m / ($3,088m + $1,411m) = 69%. However, in the preseen analysis and also on your masterclass, … Continue reading How Do I Calculate Thee, Gearing?

Studying CIMA Whilst on a Job Hunt

March 8, 2017February 1, 2026Leave a comment

Dear Tutor MJ Thank you for starting these Q&As. You put hesitant students like me at ease. A little bit of background about myself...I am a former CIMA student under the old 2010 syllabus. I had managed to finish F1 and F2 then, but had to pause my studies due to personal reasons. I am now ready to … Continue reading Studying CIMA Whilst on a Job Hunt

What About the Theories?!

March 1, 2017October 7, 2021Leave a comment

Good morning MJ Thank you for the mock assessment and review. I am practising questions currently as I feel a knowledge gap, hence the lack of depth in my answers. But it is too difficult to remember the theories. Can you suggest a way for me to approach this obstacle? Kind regards Zoe Dear Zoe … Continue reading What About the Theories?!

Is it Worthwhile to Revise CIMA’s Past Exam Papers?

February 15, 2017September 27, 2021Leave a comment

*Updated 28 August 2020 to account for the 2019 CIMA syllabus and exam changes. Good morning MJ For theory, I have been using Astranti's study materials. I have both the MCS study text as well as the detailed one. I do agree with you that it's not just about knowing the theories, but more about … Continue reading Is it Worthwhile to Revise CIMA’s Past Exam Papers?

Isn’t Planning a Waste of Time?

February 8, 2017October 7, 20212 Comments

Dear MJ Thank you for your feedback and for marking my mock. Can I ask you for your thoughts on the following? I recently purchased the exam guide so I am familiar with the prescribed structure and planning guidelines as recommended by Astranti. I attempted mock 1 using this approach, as well as mock 2, incorporating … Continue reading Isn’t Planning a Waste of Time?

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