Craigo..I’m approaching my case study and have been with BPP since certificate level. I think I will do the same for the SCS. However I’m keen to get the extra basic package case study analysis by Astranti priced at £245. I want to ask whether you have a discount code if I put this through your link? Also, do you think this is a sensible approach or overkill?
@@CRAIGO10 - you are giving away so much of your wisdom and personal experience which I’ve endured, having commenced my CIMA journey again 🔥 you don’t understand, unless you’ve gone through exactly what you say. It’s amazing fella 😊. You should be a very proud man
@@CRAIGO10 - had no idea about Astranti mate. I reckon you should partner up with them and get some kick backs as they’re very reasonably priced for their packages, they’re great to talk to as well over the phone as well as online 👍🏽
Hey Craigo, would love a video explaining the opportunities and progression in terms of jobs throughout the various stages of CIMA. For example what's available once you've done your certificate, operational, management etc. Cheers!
Thanks for the idea! A very good idea but a very difficult video to execute and be specific on. Each business will operate differently & by large, the progression on roles within 3 years of studying CIMA would be fairly minimal. I do like a challenge though, keep your eyes peeled ;) :)
I have passed my operational OT exams and now I need to prepare for my Operational Case Study but have no idea where to start. I must admit that it is quite intimidating.
They’re tough exams. I cannot stress enough the importance of acquiring the knowledge of all three pillars in depth and also focusing on the writing style required to answer the questions :)
@@CRAIGO10 have you found that the astranti revision classes helped? I feel like I can't remember everything....so I'm considering doing the astranti revision classes and wanted to hear your thoughts.
Hello Craig, just wanted to ask for a short advice from someone who succeeded in getting the CIMA qualification so fast; as embarrassing as it is for me, I'm going to say it; I'm 38 currently, and I've been struggling with this programme for 13 years (I enrolled the first time in 2011); currently I'm trying to pass the Management Level Case Study exam; just wanted to ask, do you think there's any point of me continuing to try to get the qualification? I mention that I have a bachelor's in accounting and I've been working in accounting since then. Thanks
First off congratulations🙌🏽 I'm sure you'll get to it soon but please do a breakdown of your approach to objective test exams and the additional resources that helped you get through each paper.🙏🏼
Sir can interest and curiosity in particularly cost accounting financial management and to an extent statistics probability help in clearing case studies of cima?
An understanding of statistics and probability is useful for Management Accounting, however specifically on a case study you'll only need to know the basics & even then, a question on the topic probably won't come up!
If I start for SCS from 10th of December seriously like 2-3 hours each day and 4-5 hours on weekend, will I be able to pass in February term? I think it's during 3rd or 4th week of feb. Please tell.
I honestly have no idea how I am going to pass the operational case study, I see absolutely no way in which learning the theory prepares you for answering the questions asked in the case study.
Honestly mate it’s a memory test & then how you apply to the scenario. Make sure you learn the accounting standards & management accounting techniques, they’re heavily examined! Good luck 👏🏻🤞🏻
@CRAIGO10 thanks mate appreciate the advice. I think I am going to reschedule mine for May, I know the content, but clearly not nearly as well. In terms of fully understanding the application of the theory, any advice on how to do that? I assume just case studies practice mostly right? I don't see anything else on the FLP platform that let's you practice those calculations and things.
@CRAIGO10 thanks a lot appreciate the advice. Hopefully I will pass. Did you do it the same time while working when you completed yours and how did you manage your time if you did?
Yes I did do while working. Not a lot of managing time, used to just do 2-3 hours a night! Made time for myself at the weekends! Unfortunately it's hard work & if you want to progress quickly, you have to sacrifice. Took me. 2 years 4 months with a couple of months delay due to a shoulder operation i had!
Hi mate, good video. How important is the Pre-seen material in the operational case study? should I memorise the pre-seen or spend more time focusing on the theory and practice questions? Thanks
Hey man! It's important that you have a good understanding of it, especially be aware of ratios and what they tell you. But your real focus should be on the theory & Q practice :)
I wrote my ocs exam I I didn't pass the exam please give me some advice to pass the exam. I prepared very hard for the exam I don't know what to do please help me man
Four key areas to focus on. 1. Know the accountancy standards off of the back of your hand. 2. Know the Management Accounting techniques in depth. 3. Learn theory & models 4. Practice question practice and be confident in the style required for the exam. If you do that you’ll be just fine!
@@CRAIGO10 my writing skills is not good do you think that it is reason for not succeeding. My theory knowledge was not bad. Is application of concept matter a lot in ocs ?
Hey craigo, in this pandemic time most of the classes are online. Do u recommend any online modes for preparing cima or how can it help the students studying cima from various other countries.
Hey! I did all my classes as distance learning (ie pre recorded videos) I tried online live, they’re great but for me they were just a bit too inflexible. I would recommend giving both a try & seeing which one you prefer 😃
Hi! Great video. I sat OCS but it was hard for me to link the scenario that was given in the question with the pre-seen material. Any tips on how to improve this please? I have done so much research, industry analysis, and theory revision but not sure what I am missing....
Glad it was helpful! If you are sitting a tuition course join a whatsapp group and leverage your ideas off of them, very helpful as will give you a new dynamic of ideas. I would say just keep doing what you've been doing. Sometimes application isn't about creating an idea from something you've read but instead simply linking back to the original question. IE. If the question asks for recognising assets under IAS 16, the application is that you reference the assets mentioned in the question & then apply the standard IAS 16 into the example & evaluate whether or not you can capitalise the asset. Keep running over CS past papers & model answers to evaluate how they are applying to the question. Do more mocks & get more feedback, feedback is key in case studies. Hope this helps!
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Craigo..I’m approaching my case study and have been with BPP since certificate level. I think I will do the same for the SCS. However I’m keen to get the extra basic package case study analysis by Astranti priced at £245. I want to ask whether you have a discount code if I put this through your link?
Also, do you think this is a sensible approach or overkill?
Congratulations for clearing you exams buddy..💐
Thank you sir 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Well I haven’t watched the video yet, but here’s the like haha so exciting! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much for the support. I hope it’s helpful 😬
Congratulations on your pass.
Thank you so much man!!
@@CRAIGO10 Your welcome.
Hi Craigo, 8:30 where did you get the reference on "How much do you need to write?". Could you please share the link. Thank you.
Hey mate - here you go! planner.cimaglobal.com/articles/case-study-support3-developing-a-fuller-answer
@@CRAIGO10 Got it! Thanks so much mate 👍🏻
Keep up your amazing work and UA-cam content, it’s inspirational 👍🏽
Thanks man - I appreciate that! It's for comments like this which is the reason why i've done it!!
@@CRAIGO10 - you are giving away so much of your wisdom and personal experience which I’ve endured, having commenced my CIMA journey again 🔥 you don’t understand, unless you’ve gone through exactly what you say. It’s amazing fella 😊. You should be a very proud man
Thank you man!! That is very very kind! Good luck with your studies man!! 😬😬
@@CRAIGO10 - had no idea about Astranti mate. I reckon you should partner up with them and get some kick backs as they’re very reasonably priced for their packages, they’re great to talk to as well over the phone as well as online 👍🏽
I’m an affiliate, link is in the bio! Tried to get some discount codes but it isn’t something they offfer atm :(
Hey Craigo, would love a video explaining the opportunities and progression in terms of jobs throughout the various stages of CIMA. For example what's available once you've done your certificate, operational, management etc. Cheers!
Thanks for the idea! A very good idea but a very difficult video to execute and be specific on. Each business will operate differently & by large, the progression on roles within 3 years of studying CIMA would be fairly minimal. I do like a challenge though, keep your eyes peeled ;) :)
Very valuable and timely advice
Thank you 😄
I have passed my operational OT exams and now I need to prepare for my Operational Case Study but have no idea where to start. I must admit that it is quite intimidating.
They’re tough exams. I cannot stress enough the importance of acquiring the knowledge of all three pillars in depth and also focusing on the writing style required to answer the questions :)
So true... I just gave my OCS exam... Just waiting now
Top man! Good luck mate!!
@@CRAIGO10 have you found that the astranti revision classes helped? I feel like I can't remember everything....so I'm considering doing the astranti revision classes and wanted to hear your thoughts.
Hey Craigo
You have mentioned in one of your clips the marks you got, what were they exactly? - the case study ones in particular
Thanks
They weren’t great!
From memory
OCS 113
MCS 101
SCS 94
By SCS my motivation had decreased, revision wasn’t as as much, knew I knew enough to pass 😂
@@CRAIGO10 that's not bad at all! I've come to know that even prizes winners and top performers only at max achieve marks at 70-80%.
Thanks
dear one question is case study paper based or computer based
All exams are computer based :)
Hello Craig, just wanted to ask for a short advice from someone who succeeded in getting the CIMA qualification so fast; as embarrassing as it is for me, I'm going to say it; I'm 38 currently, and I've been struggling with this programme for 13 years (I enrolled the first time in 2011); currently I'm trying to pass the Management Level Case Study exam; just wanted to ask, do you think there's any point of me continuing to try to get the qualification? I mention that I have a bachelor's in accounting and I've been working in accounting since then. Thanks
I cannot make that decision for you. But ask yourself whether you had the motivation to do it. If you do, then continue 😄
First off congratulations🙌🏽
I'm sure you'll get to it soon but please do a breakdown of your approach to objective test exams and the additional resources that helped you get through each paper.🙏🏼
Thank you sir!! Don’t worry chap, that is one of the first on the list!! Keep an eye out, coming soon 🙃
I thoroughly recommend Astranti for revision materials; astranti.com/amember/aff/go/craigo 😃
@@CRAIGO10 Thanks! there's a number of tuition providers so picking one hasn't been easy
I agree! As I said I used all three & I would recommend any of them :)
Sir can interest and curiosity in particularly cost accounting financial management and to an extent statistics probability help in clearing case studies of cima?
An understanding of statistics and probability is useful for Management Accounting, however specifically on a case study you'll only need to know the basics & even then, a question on the topic probably won't come up!
how do I get past cima questions
You can’t buy past CIMA questions, you can however buy question banks, Astranti is one I recommend!
If I start for SCS from 10th of December seriously like 2-3 hours each day and 4-5 hours on weekend, will I be able to pass in February term? I think it's during 3rd or 4th week of feb. Please tell.
Absolutely! 6 weeks is plenty!
I honestly have no idea how I am going to pass the operational case study, I see absolutely no way in which learning the theory prepares you for answering the questions asked in the case study.
Honestly mate it’s a memory test & then how you apply to the scenario. Make sure you learn the accounting standards & management accounting techniques, they’re heavily examined! Good luck 👏🏻🤞🏻
@CRAIGO10 thanks mate appreciate the advice. I think I am going to reschedule mine for May, I know the content, but clearly not nearly as well. In terms of fully understanding the application of the theory, any advice on how to do that? I assume just case studies practice mostly right? I don't see anything else on the FLP platform that let's you practice those calculations and things.
@ yep! Spot on, plenty of practice and also plenty of reviewing of model answers from past papers! Understand how they recommend it!
@CRAIGO10 thanks a lot appreciate the advice. Hopefully I will pass. Did you do it the same time while working when you completed yours and how did you manage your time if you did?
Yes I did do while working. Not a lot of managing time, used to just do 2-3 hours a night! Made time for myself at the weekends! Unfortunately it's hard work & if you want to progress quickly, you have to sacrifice. Took me. 2 years 4 months with a couple of months delay due to a shoulder operation i had!
Hi mate, good video. How important is the Pre-seen material in the operational case study? should I memorise the pre-seen or spend more time focusing on the theory and practice questions? Thanks
Hey man! It's important that you have a good understanding of it, especially be aware of ratios and what they tell you. But your real focus should be on the theory & Q practice :)
CRAIGO thanks mate 👍
No worries1
Does English 6.5 IELTS enough for answer quality ?
I’m afraid I’m to old to understand what 6.5 IELTS is/is worth? Unfortunately my age has double since I left the mandatory education system 😅
I wrote my ocs exam I I didn't pass the exam please give me some advice to pass the exam. I prepared very hard for the exam I don't know what to do please help me man
Four key areas to focus on.
1. Know the accountancy standards off of the back of your hand.
2. Know the Management Accounting techniques in depth.
3. Learn theory & models
4. Practice question practice and be confident in the style required for the exam. If you do that you’ll be just fine!
@@CRAIGO10 my writing skills is not good do you think that it is reason for not succeeding. My theory knowledge was not bad. Is application of concept matter a lot in ocs ?
100%, there is no way you can pass without the required quality of writing skills. Application and structure is key to gaining marks! :)
@@abhishekstocksanalysis same here i also failed august OCS my English writing skill is poor☹
@@ITsMI1107 where you from? Are you studying with some tution provider?
Hey craigo, in this pandemic time most of the classes are online. Do u recommend any online modes for preparing cima or how can it help the students studying cima from various other countries.
Hey! I did all my classes as distance learning (ie pre recorded videos) I tried online live, they’re great but for me they were just a bit too inflexible. I would recommend giving both a try & seeing which one you prefer 😃
@@CRAIGO10 sure will try, and of I have any further doubts I'll contact you! Thanks man!
Nice one man! Good luck :)
appreciated
Hi! Great video. I sat OCS but it was hard for me to link the scenario that was given in the question with the pre-seen material. Any tips on how to improve this please? I have done so much research, industry analysis, and theory revision but not sure what I am missing....
Glad it was helpful! If you are sitting a tuition course join a whatsapp group and leverage your ideas off of them, very helpful as will give you a new dynamic of ideas. I would say just keep doing what you've been doing. Sometimes application isn't about creating an idea from something you've read but instead simply linking back to the original question.
IE. If the question asks for recognising assets under IAS 16, the application is that you reference the assets mentioned in the question & then apply the standard IAS 16 into the example & evaluate whether or not you can capitalise the asset.
Keep running over CS past papers & model answers to evaluate how they are applying to the question. Do more mocks & get more feedback, feedback is key in case studies.
Hope this helps!
@@CRAIGO10 yes, thank you
Very helpful
Thank you! 😬
I'll be writing my scs this month
Good luck mate!!
Any online learning partners?
Astranti is great! Certificate level is completely free & there is one free mock exam per module of you want to try them out first! astranti.com/amember/aff/go/craigo
@@CRAIGO10 Thank you so much. I appreciate what you doing. Keep it up