CIMA Professional qualification induction for new students HP GBS university

CIMA Professional Qualification Induction for new students HP GBS University

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HP GBS University & CIMA • 1600 + hours of CIMA courses available to employees as complimentary • Courses available 24/7 – All courses on SABA •

Detailed guidance on CIMA courses and certification

• Role –based recommended learning paths • Discounts on Certificate in Business Accounting exemptions • CIMA Helpdesk 2

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES HP GBS University brings CIMA to you. After completing this session, you should be able to: • Understand & orientate the main subjects: CIMA Professional Qualification • Learn more about the CIMA professional level courses • Be able to consult the CIMA syllabus • Prepare to pass the CIMA professional level exams • Know how & where to access more information from CIMA study resources

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CIMA Professional Qualification • Reviewed and updated every 4-5 years: - involves extensive employer consultation Why? To meet the needs of a rapidly changing market • Certification at different levels • 3 pillars: Enterprise, Performance & Financial • Three years practical experience

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Induction for New Students Get Familiar with the Syllabus • ‘Learning Outcomes’ are the key themes examined • VERB (at the beginning of each Learning Outcome) are generally found in question requirements • All VERB’s are grouped into five ability levels , they are: Knowledge, Comprehension, Application, Analysis and Evaluation.

VERBs in question requirements suggests ability level examined.

• The study weighting for each topic area is an indication of time allocation for studying and where marks are given in the exams

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Exam Skills and Learning Outcomes Learning outcomes - Lead Learning outcomes - Component

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Indicative content

Examination dates and venues CIMA professional exams: § All exams available in paper based § Computer based exams - strategic and T4 B § May and November (third week) § March and September (extra sittings) § CIMA exam techniques by webinar 6 weeks prior to exams § Exam centers http://www.cimaglobal.com/Students/Exams/

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Induction for New CIMA Students Additional Resources

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Syllabus

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Model question papers

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Technical articles – FM magazine

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Study articles – Velocity magazine

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‘Ask a Tutor’ – every April and October

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CIMAsphere boards, groups, blogs

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CIMA local and student events

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Videos on verbs and exam techniques

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Resources from GBS University research hub

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Induction for New Students Preparation & guidance to pass CIMA exams •

Recommended:120 hours home study per course

• Allocate time for each topic area in line with study weighting • Study the full syllabus: as any question may examine more than one topic • Join CIMAsphere: CIMA’s online community for expertise & support from peers • Read technical articles from GBS University & www.cimaglobal.com • Know the key verbs in each exam paper and precisely what’s expected • Question styles: Objective test, short / long scenario based etc.

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Induction for New Students Organise your studies • Start

with learning outcomes

• Read through the relevant past exam papers • Identify key theories, topics, frameworks, models, calculations under each learning outcome(s) • Real life examples (business magazines / news papers / TV programmes) will help you understand theory • Question practice is the key tactic for exam success (answering in time) • Obtain feedback on areas to improve. Post Exam Guide is very helpful

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Examination Format

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Strategic (E3, P3, F3)

A - 50% Up to 4 Q’s related to the Preseen material (50 marks in total)

B – 50% Choice of 2 out of 3 scenario based Q’s (25 marks each)

Management (E2, P2, F2)

A - 50% 5 Medium length Q’s, short scenario may be given (10 marks each)

B – 50% 1-2 scenario based Q’s (50 marks in total)

Operation (E1, P1, F1)

A – 20% 10 MCQ’s (2 marks each)

C- 50% 2 Scenario based Qs (25 marks each)

B – 30% 6 Short Q’s (5 marks each)

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