Masterclass 1 · B CIMA P2 C CIMA E2 D CIMA F2 SECTION 4: Examinable Topics: CIMA E2/P2 and F2 MCS...

MCS Exam - November 2017Presenter: Paul Russell

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Masterclass 1

About me

LecturerExam Coach Writer

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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MASTERCLASS 1: CONTENTS

MCS MASTERCLASS 1: ZEDEX NOVEMBER 2017 PAUL RUSSELL

IntroductionA

The 4 CompetenciesB

Veena Naik CIMA Webinar: Feb 2015C

Action PointsD

SECTION 1: Case Study Exam Guide


1.Mirror real life

2.Work environment

3.Job Interview

4.Not a true re-test of E2, P2 and F2

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

IntroductionA

Do’s and Don’tsB

ZX: Strategic Analysis SummaryC

Action PointsD

SECTION 2: The Pre-seen


1. 25 – 30 pages

2. Finance Manager Role

3. Main elements:a) Backgroundb) Operations and Structurec) Financials d) Press releases

4. Traps - various

1.Understand the context2.Make notes (2-3 pages) –

your own!!3.Learn from our Mock Exams4.Undertake (limited) research

1.Fixate on it!2.Summarise the whole Pre-

seen and make copious notes

3.Look for hints/tips4.Second guess the examiner

IntroductionA

Qualities of a Finance ManagerB

Answer WritingC

Action PointsD

SECTION 3: Finance Manager: Your Role


1. Understand the task2. Answering the question3. Timekeeping4. Communication5. Reasonable knowledge6. Professionalism

Caution, Caution, Caution!A

CIMA P2B

CIMA E2C

CIMA F2D

SECTION 4: Examinable Topics: CIMA E2/P2 and F2


Link to Real LifeA

Define: Technical/Business/PeopleAnd Leadership

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Understanding MCS MarkingC

Action PointsD

SECTION 5: CIMA Competencies: A guide


SECTION 6: MCS Mock Exam: Live Walkthrough


IntroductionA

MCS Secret 1 - ZedEx:Script length. Planning answers. Structure/presentation

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MCS Secret 2 - ZedEx:Time management traps

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MCS Secret 3 - ZedEx:Answering a difficult question

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SECTION 7: 3 MCS Exam Secrets


SECTION 8: Live Interview – MCS Passer


SECTION 9: Conclusion: Q and A with Paul


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