Masterclass 1 · B CIMA P2 C CIMA E2 D CIMA F2 SECTION 4: Examinable Topics: CIMA E2/P2 and F2 MCS...
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MCS Exam - November 2017Presenter: Paul Russell
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Masterclass 1
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About me
LecturerExam Coach Writer
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Case Study Exam Guide
Examinable Topics: E2/P2 and F2
3 MCS Exam Secrets
The Pre-seen
Cima Competencies:A guide
Live Interview:MCS Exam Passer
Finance Manager: Your Role
MCS Mock Exam – LiveWalkthrough
Conclusion:Q and A with Paul
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04 05 06
07 08 09
MASTERCLASS 1: CONTENTS
MCS MASTERCLASS 1: ZEDEX NOVEMBER 2017 PAUL RUSSELL
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IntroductionA
The 4 CompetenciesB
Veena Naik CIMA Webinar: Feb 2015C
Action PointsD
SECTION 1: Case Study Exam Guide
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1.Mirror real life
2.Work environment
3.Job Interview
4.Not a true re-test of E2, P2 and F2
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ZedexCIMA Webinar
Subject: “How to Pass Case Study Exams”
KEY POINTS1. Less is more: 9 – 12 pages
2. Quality3. Ignore competencies4. Answer the question
5. Writing skills and professionalism
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IntroductionA
Do’s and Don’tsB
ZX: Strategic Analysis SummaryC
Action PointsD
SECTION 2: The Pre-seen
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1. 25 – 30 pages
2. Finance Manager Role
3. Main elements:a) Backgroundb) Operations and Structurec) Financials d) Press releases
4. Traps - various
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1.Understand the context2.Make notes (2-3 pages) –
your own!!3.Learn from our Mock Exams4.Undertake (limited) research
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1.Fixate on it!2.Summarise the whole Pre-
seen and make copious notes
3.Look for hints/tips4.Second guess the examiner
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IntroductionA
Qualities of a Finance ManagerB
Answer WritingC
Action PointsD
SECTION 3: Finance Manager: Your Role
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1. Understand the task2. Answering the question3. Timekeeping4. Communication5. Reasonable knowledge6. Professionalism
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Caution, Caution, Caution!A
CIMA P2B
CIMA E2C
CIMA F2D
SECTION 4: Examinable Topics: CIMA E2/P2 and F2
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Link to Real LifeA
Define: Technical/Business/PeopleAnd Leadership
B
Understanding MCS MarkingC
Action PointsD
SECTION 5: CIMA Competencies: A guide
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SECTION 6: MCS Mock Exam: Live Walkthrough
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IntroductionA
MCS Secret 1 - ZedEx:Script length. Planning answers. Structure/presentation
B
MCS Secret 2 - ZedEx:Time management traps
C
MCS Secret 3 - ZedEx:Answering a difficult question
D
SECTION 7: 3 MCS Exam Secrets
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SECTION 8: Live Interview – MCS Passer
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SECTION 9: Conclusion: Q and A with Paul
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