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
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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?!
Is it Worthwhile to Revise CIMA’s Past Exam Papers?
*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?
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?
A Brief Look at How the Case Study Scaling Mark Works – How Does 100 Equate to 150?
*This post has been updated on 24 August 2020 to cover the 2019 CIMA syllabus and exam changes. Dear MJ Thank you for Saturday's class. I am re-taking MCS this sitting and I have a question with regards scoring. Last time I sat the May exam, I did not make it and only got 77. I failed because I was below the … Continue reading A Brief Look at How the Case Study Scaling Mark Works – How Does 100 Equate to 150?
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