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Get hands-on experience of our computer-based assessments. CIMA ® offers two types of question tutorials to cover the objective tests and case study exams.

The question tutorials provide you with examples of the types of questions encountered in the exam. They can be used to experience the test driver and how items are presented. They give you the opportunity to explore this technology and become familiar with how the online system works.

• are tailored for each qualification/subject and provide examples of question types you are likely to encounter in the live exam*. Please note: these tutorials should not be viewed as a full test.
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• provide candidates with an opportunity to practice a full-length case study exam.
• should be taken using the supporting material – pre-seen, model answers, and marking guidance, see additional resources below.

*Please note there are some slight differences between the functionality of the question tutorials and the live exams; in the live exams there is no ‘navigator’ button – candidates can move to the next question by pressing ‘next’. Questions can be flagged for review and reviewed at the end of the exam via the review screen.

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• Operational case study question tutorial supporting material
• Management case study question tutorial supporting material
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CIMA SCS May/Aug 2021: Arrfield

The CIMA SCS May/August 2021 pre seen materials were released earlier this month – it’s based around a scenario called “Arrfield” – you can find the full official pre seen materials from CIMA here .

I passed the CIMA SCS exam first time in 2019 and you can read all about my experience here.

If you are looking for that final piece of motivation, then please check out my CIMA journey where I talked through how I found each level and the ups and downs in becoming CIMA qualified.

CIMA SCS Arrfield: Top 10 Issues

Astranti do a great job in analyzing the pre seen materials and identifying the issues raised that can act a trigger point for a question on exam day.

If you have already spent hours and hours pouring over the pre seen for Arrfield and are now looking to focus your sights on specific areas, then the top 10 issues preview video will give you an idea on how to approach it.

The video gives you the first two issues that have identified around “Ethics” and “Funding” but perhaps more importantly it gives you the tools or framework on how identify issues yourself based on the pre seen materials.

CIMA SCS: Astranti Case Study Course

The full Astranti S CS case study course has recently been revamped and contains more resources than ever to help your pass the MCS exam first time.

• Pre seen materials pack (analysis, top 10 issues, industry examples & 30 questions)
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CIMA has released the November case study pass rates, and they show sitters coped well with what the examiner threw at them.

Those sitting the Management case achieved the highest pass rate, at 73%. That’s the best pass rate for this level for the whole of 2021.

Some 67% of Strategic sitters passed the final case this time around, which is slightly down on the August rate of 69%.

The Operational pass rate seems stuck, with just over half of sitters passing this time around – 52%

Stephen Flatman, Vice President, Examinations – Management Accounting, told PQ magazine:“I’m very happy to see that our students’ performance in case study exams remains strong. The efforts they are putting into their CIMA studies are clearly paying off.

“Over the past two years, our students have shown great dedication to taking their careers to the next level despite the ongoing uncertainty and disruption caused across the world by the coronavirus pandemic. After witnessing their efforts and accomplishments of the last two years, I firmly believe they have the traits employers seek, which enable CGMA designation holders to build successful careers in accounting, business and finance.

“We look forward to seeing what our students will achieve in 2022 and will continue to support them every step of their CIMA journey.”

CIMA CASE STUDY 2021 PASS RATES

                                        Nov      Aug     May     Feb

Operational                   52%     53%     46%     60%

Management                 73%     68%     69%    71%

Strategic                        67%      69%    68%    67%

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CIMA Management Case Study

Theory revision series

In our post-exam surveys after almost every management case study exam, students tell us they wish they’d spent MORE time revising the theory from their E2, F2 and P2 exams.

For many students, it’s been months (if not years) between them passing their objective test exams and attempting the case study – a lot of time for their knowledge to slip!

And yet, to revise all three subjects in full is nigh on impossible when you also have to understand the pre-seen and master your case study technique too.

Our aim is to save you time and make your life easier!  We have examined the last 8 years of case studies to work out what theory tends to come up regularly and what rarely comes up at all, and summarised all the key examinable topics in a clear and simple way in our revision texts and videos.

Our MCS theory revision series: + Covers all the most important theory that you need to know for the case study exams + Converts the key content from over 1,200 pages of syllabus study texts into just 453 pages + Condenses the theory into manageable chunks, with around 26 hours of video to watch + Gives you the platform to successfully apply the syllabus theory to the pre-seen company and the un-seen exam scenarios

Find out exactly what’s covered and take a look at our samples from the theory revision series below.

“I couldn’t recommend Astranti enough. I used them throughout my case study preparations and found their materials prepared me so well for the exams, meaning I was confident in all aspects from exam technique to theory to case study analysis.”

CIMA Case Study Student , January 2024

“I have completed CIMA’s MCS and SCS with Astranti and have passed them both at first attempt. Great Customer Service, Course Structure is Excellent. Mocks and Theory Revision Kits are the best feature of the course.”

CIMA Qualified , April 2022

Learn what it takes to pass

Focus on the key topics you’re most likely to be tested on

Refresh your syllabus knowledge with help from our tutors

Clear and simple examples bring each topic to life

Reduce revision time

Avoid rereading the full E2, F2 and P2 study texts

Save yourself time and focus on the most important topics

Revise from one place, using our study texts or videos

Switch up your learning

Watch the videos, download the audio or print the study texts

Cement your knowledge in the way that suits you

Content is split into manageable chunks to make things easier

Take a look for yourself…

Part 1 – Key theory from CIMA E2

Part 1 - What's covered?

• Chapter 1: The elements of business models
• Chapter 2: Management and leadership
• Chapter 3: Culture and conflict
• Chapter 4: The management of groups
• Chapter 5: Project management

Total video running time: 8 hours

Part 2 – Key theory from CIMA F2

Part 2 - What's covered?

• Chapter 1: Long-term finance
• Chapter 2: Group accounts
• Chapter 3: Foreign currency transactions
• Chapter 4: IFRS 15 revenue
• Chapter 5: IFRS 38 intangible assets
• Chapter 6: Provisions and contingencies

Total video running time: 9 hours

Part 3 – Key theory from CIMA P2

Part 3 - What's covered?

• Chapter 1: Investment appraisal
• Chapter 2: Activity based management
• Chapter 3: Cost planning
• Chapter 4: Cost management
• Chapter 5: Product life cycle and pricing strategies
• Chapter 6: Risk management
• Chapter 7: Performance evaluation
• Chapter 8: Performance measurement in responsibility centres
• Chapter 9: Transfer pricing

Total video running time: 9.5 hours

What our students have to say…

Please see our  testimonials page  for our latest student reviews. Here are a couple of examples:

“I have completed CIMA’s MCS and SCS with Astranti and have passed them both at first attempt.

Great Customer Service, Course Structure is Excellent. Mocks and Theory Revision Kits are the best feature of the course.”

“I have purchased the theory revision series for Management Case Study and now Strategic. Very informative and provides useful scenarios you can expect to see in the exams as well as gaining an understanding of how to build application marks in case studies.

I passed MCS first time with the help of this, so I’ve purchased in again for SCS. Fingers crossed! Would highly recommend this revision series. Thank you!”

Passed CIMA MCS , October 2021

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The Theory Revision Series is also part of our MCS Premium Course. Head to the course page to find out more.

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Exam Resource

Full post exam materials ocs nov 21- feb 22.

This document contains the full post exam supporting materials for the November 2021 and February 2022 operational case study exam containing:

• pre-seen material
• exam variants
• suggested solutions
• examiners report
• marking guidance