*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?
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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?
What’s the Score Between Share Price Changes and Cost of Equity?
Hi MJ, I am having trouble to understand the answer from Mock 2 Section 4 on Share price / WACC. Maybe you could summarise it in a much simpler way. In the paragraph, it says that "a decrease in the share price means that the cost of equity has increased". Can you please explain this … Continue reading What’s the Score Between Share Price Changes and Cost of Equity?
Studying CIMA Whilst on a Job Hunt
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?!
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?!
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