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Strategic Case Study Exam — CIMAstudy.com course

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In an increasingly digital world, it is imperative that finance professionals possess relevant technical skills, a sound understanding of their organisation, as well as the ability to influence and lead people. This will make them capable of providing the insight their organisations need to craft and successfully execute their strategies.

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The case study is designed to bring together the knowledge learned at the objective test levels. The case study exam is tested using core syllabus areas designed to reflect the daily tasks expected of a finance professional at the relevant exam level.

The Strategic level focuses on long-term strategic decision making. Candidates will be able to support organisational leaders to craft strategy; evaluate and manage risks that might prevent organisations from successfully implementing strategy; value organisations; and source financial resources required to implementation of strategy.

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CIMA 2019 Syllabus Release Dates

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The change in syllabus means that our study materials are in need of some updates.

Our team is busy working away to get all of our study texts, revision notes, exam practice kits, tuition videos and mock exams up to date.

On this page, we will be updating you on the progress of our 2019 updates and will be giving you an idea of when you should expect to see our new materials on our studyHUB.

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CIMA E1 – Managing Finance in a Digital World

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CIMA P1 – Management Accounting

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CIMA F1 – Financial Reporting

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CIMA E2 – Managing Performance

CIMA P2 – Advanced Management Accounting 

CIMA F2 – Advanced Financial Reporting 

CIMA E3 – Strategic Management 

CIMA P3 – Risk Management

CIMA F3 – Financial Strategy

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