CIMA on the case

CIMA case study sitters this May will know everything there is to know about tractors, package holidays and supply chain logistics following the release of the new CIMA pre-seens.

But what is the best way of passing these exams? Students say that sitting marked mocks exams can really help. You also now been reliably informed that some delegates staged a ‘walk-out’ at one event when women delegates were told to sit at the back of the hall. have to go through all the past papers and compare them with the ideal answer. Those who have just sat and passed OCS said you must sit the mocks in the time that is allowed in the exams – to make it real.

Apparently, during a main hall session an Indian minister was in attendance. Female delegates were asked to move to the back, and our witness said the Dutch contingent got up and left en masse, followed by many other European delegates. All this was broadcast on big screens outside the hall.

She stressed the Study Hub is also not an immersive experience – there are no live classes, and she said you still need to sign up to an approved learning provider if you want to ensure success.

However, she feels the Study Hub will give students a strong base to start their studies.

A big question now surrounds the approved publishers – BPP and Kaplan. Kerr explained ACCA is in discussion with them, although PQ magazine is not sure how it will all work going forward. Both paid large sums to be approved.

Drum up against Tom Clendon’s SBR Podcast, the Price of Football podcast from Kieran Maguire, Kaplan’s Learn Better podcast and The Bookkeepers Podcast. The Student Body of the Year category is being contested by students from Newcastle, Leeds, Lancaster, Reading and London.

We have also found some fantastic personalities to contest Accountancy Personality of the Year.

A special night is planned and we are hoping to showcase ‘accountants with talent’, too.

In the exam it is important to plan your answer and work out timings on each sub-task. Another great piece of advice was “not to waffle”.

Check out our take on the preseens on page32

Johnston Carmichael has resigned as the Scottish National Party’s auditor.

The Scottish-based accountancy firm has worked with the national party for over 10 years, and said the decision was taken “after a review of its client’s portfolio”. A spokesperson for the firms said: “As a regulated organisation we adhere to our obligations on client confidentiality and do not discuss client business.”