Case study Examination key areas
Overview
The objective of the CIMA Case Study Exams is to teach you how to apply the knowledge gained from the three objective test papers in a real workplace set up. You must be able to demonstrate that you can apply: Technical skills, Business skills, People Skills, and Leadership Skills. Our tutors will coach and facilitate how to play a role as Finance Officer, Finance Manager and CFO. Students work through pre-seen tasks per subject and full mock exams to integrate their knowledge.
Upon successful completion of ALL the CIMA exams, student must have a minimum of three years of relevant, work-based, practical management accounting experience to be awarded Chartered Global Management Accountant™ (CGMA®) is the global designation for management accountants. It’s powered by the resources and expertise of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and CIMA, two of the world’s leading accounting organizations.
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Length
Core Activity Areas:
Operational Level Core Activity Areas
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- Core Activity A – Prepare costing information for different purposes to meet the needs of management
- Core Activity B – Prepare budget information and assess its use for planning and control purposes
- Core Activity C – Analyse performance using financial and non-financial information
- Core Activity D – Apply relevant financial reporting standards and corporate governance and ethical and tax principles
- Core Activity E – Prepare information to support short term decision-making
- Core Activity F – Prepare information to manage working capital
Management Level Core Activity Areas
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- Core Activity A – Evaluate Opportunities to Add Value
- Core Activity B – Implement Senior Management Decisions
- Core Activity C – Manage Performance and Costs to Aid Value Creation
- Core Activity D – Measure Performance
- Core Activity E – Manage Internal and External Stakeholders
Strategic Level Core Activity Areas
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- Core Activity A – Develop Business Strategy
- Core Activity B – Evaluate Business
- Core Activity C – Recommend Financing
- Core Activity D – Evaluate and Mitigate Risk
- Ethics
- Core Activity E – Recommend Control Environment
Exam windows
There are four windows each year when you can sit the exam (February; May; August; and November). Within each window exams will be available for three days from Wednesday to Friday.
Benefits of studying CIMA
Globally recognized qualification
Develops strategic decision-making and leadership skills
Increases career opportunities in finance and management roles
Offers competitive earning potential with high-demand expertise
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