This is from the "Accounting Makes Cents" podcast episode #114 released on Monday, 1 June 2026. Today, I want to talk about something that looks exciting on paper but is often much more difficult in reality: mergers and acquisitions. This is a topic covered under the strategic level of the CIMA syllabus, F3 to be … Continue reading When 1 + 1 Doesn’t Equal 3: Why Mergers Sometimes Fail
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Before You Say Yes: The SAF Framework
This is from the "Accounting Makes Cents" podcast episode #112 released on Monday, 4 May 2026. Today, I want to talk about the SAF framework. It’s something that’s covered under E3 in the CIMA syllabus, but it’s not just limited to that level. In practice, it’s actually useful across all stages—because whenever you’re analysing business … Continue reading Before You Say Yes: The SAF Framework
Burning Questions (That Students Ask) About the CIMA Case Study Exams (2026)
This is from the "Accounting Makes Cents" podcast episode #108 released on Monday, 9 March 2026. In today’s episode, I thought we’d revisit something that I’ve done a couple of times before — answering frequently asked questions about the CIMA case study exams. If you’ve listened to my earlier episodes, you might remember that I … Continue reading Burning Questions (That Students Ask) About the CIMA Case Study Exams (2026)
Studying CIMA When the Odds Are Stacked
This is from the "Accounting Makes Cents" podcast episode #73 released on Monday, 9 September 2024. If you're navigating a period of unemployment and wondering whether to pursue CIMA, this episode is for you. In today’s episode, we’re going to dive into the realities of professional qualifications, career growth, and financial success. We discuss the … Continue reading Studying CIMA When the Odds Are Stacked
Cutting Your Losses: The Sunk Cost Fallacy
This is from the "Accounting Makes Cents" podcast episode #72 released on Monday, 26 August 2024. Today’s episode is not necessarily CIMA-centric, but it is a term we should be familiar with if you’ve ever studied the relevant costing, which is a concept used in decision-making, focusing only on the costs and revenues that will … Continue reading Cutting Your Losses: The Sunk Cost Fallacy
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