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1 BPP s guide tothe cima s guide to the cima 2015 for and passing professional exams is a significant challenge, and one that needs innovative solutions. We are constantly evolving to ensure we stay one step ahead of the professional education market - so please rest assured that BPP will provide you with exactly what you need to confidently pass the new-style BPP we want to give you the best chance to get ahead in your Accountancy career. We worked closely with cima to enhance our educational experience in line with the 2015 syllabus, so you are able to study more effectively and be in the best position to pass your exams. We are here to help and support you every step of the Malpass, Head of cima ProgrammeThe changes to the cima syllabus that were made in 2015 will directly impact how you study and at BPP we recognise how important it is to be able to plan a clear route through the whole qualification.

2 We will provide you with all the information, help and support you need to ensure your route to Chartered Management Accountant status starting with this easy to digest overview of the syllabus content hasn t changed vastly, however topics have moved between papers. The most significant change is around the exams themselves, and how your learning will be assessed. cima are taking these steps to bring their assessment style up-to-date making it more relevant in today s s guide to the cima 2015 note that cima Certificate Level is unaffected by any of these have the papers changed in the 2015 syllabus?The three levels have remained however, cima have recognised three areas that could be improved and taken action previous names of the papers didn t state what they covered clearly enough so they have moved away from the convention whereby a paper name is derived purely from the pillar and level it is in.

3 The new names are more meaningful in the wider business have taken steps to make the progression up each pillar more defined, with core topics being examined within a single pillar, as opposed to moving between them, which used to happen at Strategic absence of T4 Part B. The T4 exam used to represent the final hurdle in the qualification, bar Practical Experience Requirements. This has been replaced with a Strategic Level Integrated Case s guide to the cima 2015 LevelFMA: Computer Based ExamFFA: Computer Based ExamFBM: Computer Based ExamFBE: Computer Based ExamFLB: Computer Based ExamStrategic LevelCase StudyE3: Objective TestP3: Objective TestF3: Objective TestManagement LevelCase StudyE2: Objective TestP2: Objective TestF2: Objective Test Operational Level Case StudyE1: Objective TestP1: Objective TestF1: Objective TestBPP s guide to the cima 2015 have the exams changed?

4 The three levels have remained however, cima have recognised three areas that could be improved and taken action are the most significant changes to the exams?The biggest change that impacts you in the 2015 syllabus is the style and format of the Each paper will still have an exam like the previous syllabus, but has changed to a computer-based Objective Test (OT), designed and structured to assess higher levels of understanding. These are on demand so you can sit them when you are Each level has its own Integrated Case Study (ICS) exam so, one exam based around a case study that includes questions going across all three papers within a level. This exam is also means an end of written exams in the cima qualification. Here s some more information on the two different kinds of note: cima are updating the Certificate Level syllabus in January 2017 and a key aspect of this is to discontinue C03 as a standalone subject under the 2017 syllabus.

5 cima will be redistributing syllabus topic areas currently found in C03 across C01, C02 and C04 in the new 2017 Certificate Syllabus. cima are offering all current students a waiver if you believe you have an adequate knowledge of business mathematics by taking the waiver you will not have to sit and pass C03 and can progress through to the cima professional Qualification when you have completed the other Certificate papers. Please contact us for more s guide to the cima 2015 Objective Test (OT) exams: On PC and auto-marked Focus is on demonstration of detailed technical knowledge 90 minutes long Short questions, including multi-choice, multi-response, data entry, fill-in-the-gaps, etc. Can be sat at any time immediate resultsNew Integrated Case Study (ICS) exams: On PC but human-marked Focus is on demonstration of core competencies and integration and communication skills 3 hours long Long question style, covering all three papers in the level Available in quarterly exam sittings (Feb/May/Aug/Nov) Preseen based (different across levels and sittings) Exam will consist of tasks initiated by triggers with information being revealed as needed throughout exam Each task is timebound and no going back!

6 Calculations are minimalProgression RulesThe new syllabus and exam structure is straightforward in terms of the rules around progressing through the Must pass/be exempt from all OT exams in the previous level before can sit that level s ICS exam2. You must pass the Operational Level ICS before moving onto the Management Level OT exams, or ICS exams3. Cannot sit more than one ICS in any sittingBPP s guide to the cima 2015 Case Study at Strategic Level to replace T4B as the Capstone Objective Tests (OT) to test knowledge and understanding with minimal application. The Integrated Case Study (ICS) will test application, analysis and pass marksThe pass mark for OT exams will be 70%, and 60% for Integrated Case Study exams so it is very important you are fully prepared for the Case Study (ICS)E3 (OT)P3 (OT)F3 (OT)Integrated Case Study (ICS)E2 (OT)P2 (OT)F2 (OT)Management LevelIntegrated Case Study (ICS)E1 (OT)P1 (OT)F1 (OT)Operational LevelBPP s guide to the cima 2015 syllabus.