Hi MJ, I am currently studying MCS with Astranti and although I was unable to attend your live masterclass a few weeks ago, I have since watched the recording. Thanks for this. It has been very useful. I do have a question about the cash availability for the pre-seen company. The cash available on the … Continue reading Double-digit Millions is Too Little Cash?
Category: Q&A
Low Marks on a 3,000-Word Script…What Am I Doing Wrong?
Hi MJ Thank you for returning my mock feedback to me so promptly. I note your comments around adding more detail to my answers. My problem seems to be time constraints. I am confident that my typing speed is fast enough. Would you suggest making less points but exploring them in more detail? The last … Continue reading Low Marks on a 3,000-Word Script…What Am I Doing Wrong?
How Likely are the Likely Issues?
Dear MJ, I am on the MBA Gateway Route and taking my first CIMA Case Study Exam in May. I am taking the MCS. I feel although I know most of the theories, I still need more practice in terms of writing within the allocated time. I recently watched Astranti's Top 10 Issues for the upcoming exam and thought I … Continue reading How Likely are the Likely Issues?
Can I Use My Old CIMA Textbooks?
*Updated 28 August 2020 to account for the 2019 CIMA syllabus and exam changes. Hey Tutor MJ How drastic are the changes on the previous syllabus to the new one? I've got a couple of old textbooks. Do you think I'll still be able to use them with the new syllabus? And if I need to … Continue reading Can I Use My Old CIMA Textbooks?
How Do I Calculate Thee, Gearing?
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?
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