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Post by Admin on Nov 5, 2020 11:20:17 GMT
Are you planning to sit a CIMA case study exam soon? If so, there's lots to think about, and lots more to discuss.
In this thread, you can post anything relevant to the case studies for this sitting. Examples from the pre-seen industries, worries about which theory topics to revise, or advice about how to manage time and write strong answers in the exam; all are welcome here!
To get started, whether you're sitting for the first time or are already a case study veteran, why not share your best tips to passing the CIMA case study exam?
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Post by tharindu on Nov 5, 2020 15:35:55 GMT
I will be appearing for the OCS exam next week. This OCS is my first case study and I am worried about theory. I found P1 difficult and am worried how much will come up during the exam. Does anyone has sat the case study know how much P1 theory is used?
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Post by Abid on Nov 10, 2020 13:20:47 GMT
I am attempting the SCS for second time. I did find it difficult the first time but mainly because I was not well prepared.
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Post by Friday Dennis on Nov 10, 2020 13:35:24 GMT
I will be sitting for the CIMA Gateway exam next week and thankfully for materials from Astranti which have been helping me.
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Post by Mumba Mumba on Nov 10, 2020 13:52:45 GMT
Studying at least 5 past exam papers from the previous years will guarantee you a pass
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Post by Samadhi on Nov 10, 2020 14:20:58 GMT
Look at the information provided by CIMA on the past exam questions
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Post by kenaddai2002 on Nov 10, 2020 14:27:01 GMT
I am writing the MCS next week. Any tips on theories to revise
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Post by Nozulu on Nov 10, 2020 16:34:38 GMT
Look at the information provided by CIMA on the past exam questions Where can I find past exam papers for 'certificate level'? |
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Post by Jonathan00 on Nov 10, 2020 19:01:47 GMT
I'm about to sit f1 and hopefully case study in Feb so would appreciate any feedback from those who have sat the ocs in November.
I'm working on the assumption short term decision making (my weakest area from p1) is going to be important for the ocs so am going to spend alot of time revising this area. Also I think big data will be a key subject.
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Post by tintswalo on Nov 10, 2020 19:14:57 GMT
I will be appearing for the OCS exam next week. This OCS is my first case study and I am worried about theory. I found P1 difficult and am worried how much will come up during the exam. Does anyone has sat the case study know how much P1 theory is used? |
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Post by Alexey on Nov 11, 2020 6:55:06 GMT
Guys, the only thing you should be worrying going to Case Study exams is a solid knowledge of all theory you learnt in F, P and E papers. As to Case Study exams you will never know what king of questions you encaunter, but what is really important that you must write everything you think about the question in case, you must explain your point, how you see it, how you would handle this in real life organisation being an management accountant. As my boss said who passed MCS "use your common sense". It is not even necessary to know exact term from the theory, but you must able to expalin things in simple words. It can bring you good marks. Last year I passed Operational Case Study and you know, I was not well prepared, I obviously didn't learn theory by heart, but I tried to explain everything what I was writing about. And WOW, it worked! So, wish you all the success!!!
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Post by lucillia on Nov 11, 2020 6:56:46 GMT
Is going through the Kaplan study text and doing the 5 Astranti mocks sufficient to pass MCS?
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Post by Alexey on Nov 11, 2020 7:08:51 GMT
I will be appearing for the OCS exam next week. This OCS is my first case study and I am worried about theory. I found P1 difficult and am worried how much will come up during the exam. Does anyone has sat the case study know how much P1 theory is used? There are 4 big questions usually. And 2 sub-question in each. As I remember there is at least 3 questions from P1...can be more, it depends on variant you'll be sitting. Don't worry, it is not test form, write everything you can attach to question and how you would solve this problem in real life...eventually it will give you some marks)) |
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Post by Alexey on Nov 11, 2020 7:11:33 GMT
Is going through the Kaplan study text and doing the 5 Astranti mocks sufficient to pass MCS? 100% yes...but I would advise you to go through several previous exams answers from CIMA. Here you can find a lot of them www.cgma.org/becomeacgma/cgmaexam/post-exam-kits.html |
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Post by Alexey on Nov 11, 2020 7:17:16 GMT
Look at the information provided by CIMA on the past exam questions Where can I find past exam papers for 'certificate level'? Unfortunately you will not find anything for certificate level because on that level all exams in a test form. Everythig you need is to learn theory and try as many as possible apptitude tests provided by CIMA (look for them on CIMA site cimastudy.com/). But when you appear to face of OCS, MCS or SCS, find previous exams here: www.cgma.org/becomeacgma/cgmaexam/post-exam-kits.html |
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Post by Chris guest on Nov 16, 2020 18:59:38 GMT
I have passed my final management CBT today and will be sitting the Management Case Study in Feb 2021. Looking at the CIMA website the exam timetable shows that the pre-seen is available much earlier than usual (already available since 2nd Oct 2020). Is there a reason the preseen is already available? Is this the same material as the Nov 2020 exam? I am now looking to purchase the Kaplan and Astranti text but wanted to make sure this relates to the correct preseen
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Post by Jarvid on Nov 17, 2020 20:29:04 GMT
I have passed my final management CBT today and will be sitting the Management Case Study in Feb 2021. Looking at the CIMA website the exam timetable shows that the pre-seen is available much earlier than usual (already available since 2nd Oct 2020). Is there a reason the preseen is already available? Is this the same material as the Nov 2020 exam? I am now looking to purchase the Kaplan and Astranti text but wanted to make sure this relates to the correct preseen Yes. The preseen is the same for two sittings so November and February are the same. |
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Post by Chris on Nov 23, 2020 20:38:52 GMT
For the management case study is it necessary to know the formulas of all financial ratios studied in F2 or is simply understanding the theory behind it enough for the MCS? I completed F2 a year ago and plan to sit MCS in Feb 2021 so haven't put any time into F2 since I passed. I am hoping that within the answers I wont need to use the formulas to provide specific calculations and that explaining the theory will be sufficient to pass?
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Post by Ribault on Nov 24, 2020 2:33:42 GMT
For the management case study is it necessary to know the formulas of all financial ratios studied in F2 or is simply understanding the theory behind it enough for the MCS? I completed F2 a year ago and plan to sit MCS in Feb 2021 so haven't put any time into F2 since I passed. I am hoping that within the answers I wont need to use the formulas to provide specific calculations and that explaining the theory will be sufficient to pass? You don't need the formulas or to make calcs, you just need to show you know the theory. Write one sentence to say what the theory is and then get on with explaining why its relevant, don't waste time going into detail because you don't get marks, that's what the f2 exam was for. |
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Post by Matt on Jan 10, 2021 16:44:27 GMT
Is anyone else able to re-book their case study exam before results have been released? I took MCS in November, results due in a week, but I am still able to book another MCS exam. This makes me think I've failed as when I did the OSC I was unable to book OCS until results day, when it turned out I had passed. TIA
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Post by Siddiq on Jan 11, 2021 9:56:28 GMT
Is anyone else able to re-book their case study exam before results have been released? I took MCS in November, results due in a week, but I am still able to book another MCS exam. This makes me think I've failed as when I did the OSC I was unable to book OCS until results day, when it turned out I had passed. TIA Came to ask same thing!! Thought exam went well now am v. worried... |
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Post by Tom on Jan 11, 2021 13:48:25 GMT
Is anyone else able to re-book their case study exam before results have been released? I took MCS in November, results due in a week, but I am still able to book another MCS exam. This makes me think I've failed as when I did the OSC I was unable to book OCS until results day, when it turned out I had passed. TIA Came to ask same thing!! Thought exam went well now am v. worried... I am in exactly the same situation. It is allowing me to rebook the exam in a test centre, but not online (which is how I originally took the case study). I am not too sure if this makes any difference. When I took the Operational exam, it could only be booked at a test centre and did not show up as an option prior to getting the results |
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Post by Matt on Jan 11, 2021 15:00:17 GMT
So I think that if you can no longer re-book the exam through the method you took it, that will mean you've passed.
I remember when taking the multiple choice exams via online, you would still see the test centre option of the same exam, even if you passed, but the online would disappear.
For the November MCS exam I took it online and can now re-book via online or test centre so this feels like bad news for me, and poor system management from CIMA....
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Post by sabinabecker on Jan 12, 2021 10:02:53 GMT
I feel so sorry for anyone in this situation. I failed my very first case study, and waiting for that result was the longest months of my life. But after the fail, the results for the resit and MCS were even longer.
I hope it's just a glitch and you've all passed. Otherwise it's a horrible way to find out your result.
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Post by Maz on Jan 12, 2021 11:24:15 GMT
I Sat the MCS in Nov (online) and on MyCima I am only getting the option to book the test centre MCS ie no online option.
Not sure what this means...
Also just received an email from CIMA saying there's still time to book your MCS for Feb:/
Suppose with the results so close just being paranoid lol
Also does anyone know what time the results become available? I know the email comes through in the morning but I believe the site is updated earlier?
Thanks all and good luck for Thursday!
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Post by Lea on Feb 6, 2021 14:53:16 GMT
Also does anyone know what time the results become available? I know the email comes through in the morning but I believe the site is updated earlier? Thanks all and good luck for Thursday! Hey Maz when I was waiting for the OCS result last year I kept refreshing my results page in mycima and managed to find my pass before 8am. The formal email didnt arrive until later in the day! I hope the fact that people can still see an option to rebook is just a glitch. I mean ultimately you're not gonna rebook unless you need to so it probably just sits there when exams are officially open to availability right? not sure CIMA really has the capacity to go to that level of detail. Anyway, hope you all had success & would love to know your experiences? |
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Post by Sam T on Mar 15, 2021 22:53:56 GMT
Came to ask same thing!! Thought exam went well now am v. worried... I am in exactly the same situation. It is allowing me to rebook the exam in a test centre, but not online (which is how I originally took the case study). I am not too sure if this makes any difference. When I took the Operational exam, it could only be booked at a test centre and did not show up as an option prior to getting the results Hi Tom, I’m in the same situation now after the Feb Case Study. Does this mean I’ve failed? |
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Post by Danielle on Mar 16, 2021 19:38:08 GMT
Hi Sam, I have tried and I can only re book at a test centre (I took my exam online at home) does this mean it’s likely I’ve failed?
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Post by stevie on Apr 5, 2021 12:44:17 GMT
Hi all, Just wanted to see who's studying towards the OCS now in May. The pre-seen material came out 10 days ago on the 26th of March. I'm not gonna lie - I'm very worried about this exam as all the exames I sat so far I didn't pass with flying colours. It was just over the pass mark - although a pass is a pass! haha  |
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Post by jalal on May 17, 2021 17:21:59 GMT
I am attempting the SCS for second time. I did find it difficult the first time but mainly because I was not well prepared. I am exactly same situation, resitting on the 28 of May. Any advice in the SCS ? Many thanks |
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