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?
Tag: Case Study Preparation
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?
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
IFRS, Can I Get Your Number?
Dear MJ I'm ashamed to admit this. I'm an accountant by profession and I'm supposed to be good with numbers, but I can't for the life of me remember which IFRS and IAS go with which standards and notes. I get them all mixed up! And with the time constraints, I go blank. If I … Continue reading IFRS, Can I Get Your Number?
Train the Brain
So when I am not teaching a masterclass, I am a taxi mom on the weekends. On this particular Saturday, I had taken my kid to her swim class. It was a 30-minute instruction on swim laps, strokes, and a few diving in the end. Through the one-way mirror glass, I watched my child swim laps around the … Continue reading Train the Brain
