This is from the "Accounting Makes Cents" podcast episode #14 released on Monday, 30 May 2022. In this episode, we’re going to discuss how long it takes to do CIMA, the whole process. This is a normal question that students ask when they first start out. Because realistically you’d wanna know how much of a … Continue reading How Long Will It Take To Finish CIMA?
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I’ve Got the Pre-seen, Now What?
This is from the "Accounting Makes Cents" podcast episode #13 released on Monday, 16 May 2022. In today’s episode, we are going to talk about the all-important document, the pre-seen material. This is a document that CIMA releases at specific times during the year as background information for the different case study exams. Each level … Continue reading I’ve Got the Pre-seen, Now What?
Tuition vs Self Study?
Hi Tutor MJ I really enjoy your posts and all the student questions you answer. But I have a big one to make and I want you to be real honest about it. I am planning to take the OCS in the next sitting. And from what I've read in your posts, the sooner I start, the more time I have to get ready. Can I do this on my own (self-study)? Or do I really need to sign up with a tuition provider? … Continue reading Tuition vs Self Study?
SWOT Me an Analysis
Dear Tutor MJ I'm new to the whole business case scenario and case study exams. What's the best way to start digesting a business case study? Yours,Ryan Good day Ryan I always advise students that the first step to any case study analysis is to SWOT it up. SWOT stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. A SWOT analysis is … Continue reading SWOT Me an Analysis
Answer Structure – Do I Really Need to Get It?
Hi Tutor MJ What does it mean when I get a feedback on my mock script that I need an answer structure in place? I think I answer the questions okay, but this structure thing is really getting to me. I didn't know I had to have one. I thought CIMA studies were about Accounting, … Continue reading Answer Structure – Do I Really Need to Get It?