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Financial Ratios – A Tool for Meaningful Comparisons
Learn components and the power of a financial ratio that can be used for a meaningful analysis of a company.
What Is Scaled Scoring for CIMA OT Exams?
Learn about scaled scoring for OT exams, how the scaled score works, what it means for CIMA students and much more.
Dow Theory: Understanding Primary & Secondary Trends
The Dow theory, named after Charles H. Dow, examines stock market fluctuations, the primary trend and the secondary t...
Failed the ACCA? These 3 steps will get you back on track
Failed the ACCA? Read our simple three-step guide to get you back on track after a disappointing exam result.
Do Employers Care About Your ACCA Exam Results?
Many students ask us about passing their ACCA exams and its impact on their career prospects. So, do marks really mat...
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Working capital and its management
Working capital (WC) is a financial metric which represents operating liquidity available to a business, organisation...
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is, in an insurance sense, a number of disparate processes used by companies to ...
UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement
The Australia–United Kingdom free trade agreement was signed 17 December 2021.
CIMA exam tutorials (Pearson VUE platform)
CIMA offers two types of question tutorials to cover the objective tests and case study exams.
Unlocking the Power of Holistic Thinking in Finance
Integrated thinking, a concept that is gaining traction among finance professionals, is the practice of considering a...
Embracing Digital Evolution in the Finance Sector
The finance sector is undergoing a monumental shift as digital evolution continues to reshape the industry landscape.
How to Empower the Future of Finance with Workforce Development
In today's fast-paced world, the finance sector is continuously evolving.
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS)
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is an organisation that serves as a bank for central banks and fosters i...
3 Points while addressing Strategic Choices question
After clearing my CIMA strategic level in 2019, I have been writing and correcting CIMA SCS and ACCA SBL mocks for th...
What is Cross-Border Financing?
Cross-border financing allows multinationals to source funds from abroad to facilitate international trade without la...
Changes to the structure of tasks in SBL
This blog discusses the changes to the structure of tasks in SBL. Each task will now be completed as a requirement in...
The new CIMA CGMA Finance Leadership Program (FLP)
Whether you are an existing or potential CIMA student, you need to know more Financial Leadership Program, CIMA is no...
The Cima Gateway Exam – All You Need To Know
Your guide to understanding and preparation for the CIMA Gateway exam with all the fine details
Introducing pre-seen information to the SBL exam from Sept 2023
This article contains pre-seen information to the SBL exam from Sept 2023
Change in SBR Exam Q1 from Sept 2023
This contains all the change in SBR Exam Q1 from Sept 2023
What Is Stagflation?
Stagflation: slow growth, high unemployment + rising prices. Economic stagnation + inflation.
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Acing the AAT Exams: The Ultimate Guide to Successful Studying!
To gain recognition for their skills and qualifications, thousands of accounting technicians take the AAT exams every...
CIMA Exam Dates – Plan for Your 2023 Exams!
There are four opportunities a year when you can sit case study exams - February, May, August and November.
Deciding which ACCA Exam to Take First: Financial Reporting or Audit and Assurance
Introduction In this blog post, we will compare two ACCA exams, Financial Reporting (FR) and Audit and Assurance (AA)...
ACCA Exam Booking: A Step-by-Step Guide and Tips for Success
Introduction The ACCA is a globally recognized professional accounting qualification and in this post, we are going t...
Logic Testing in MS Excel
One of the most often utilised features in Logic Testing in MS Excel. The IF function is typically mentioned when we ...
Audit Methodology in a Nutshell
Mastering the Art of Audit: A Guide to Effective Audit Methodology
Locking Cell References in MS Excel
Unlock the Full Potential of MS Excel: Learn How to Lock Cell References for Accurate and Efficient Data Analysis
Islamic Law of Business Contracts and Transactions
Some of the major conditions that must exist for Islamic Law of Business Contracts and Transactions under Shariah are...
Types of Contracts in Islamic Law
Shariah classifies contracts into three main types. Let’s have a look at different types of Contracts in Islami...
How does Islamic finance work?
If we examine the objectives of Shariah, we can extract a common theme from them, which is the removal of Zulm or inj...
What CIMA exemptions can I get?
What is CIMA? The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) is a professional body that offers a globally ...
Unlocking the Secrets of AAT: What does AAT stand for?
The professional organisation known as AAT, which stands for Association of Accounting Technicians, offers training, ...
Why Corporate Governance Matters for Your Career
Learn about the importance of corporate governance, how it affects the overall performance of a company, and how to g...
Corporate Governance 101: Understanding the Role of Shareholder Rights and Responsibilities
From voting for directors to approving corporate actions, learn how shareholders shape the direction of a company.
Unlocking the Power of AAT Qualifications: A Guide to Advancing Your Accountancy Career
Learn about AAT's globally recognised skills-based accountancy and finance qualifications, the different course level...
The Key Players in the 1MDB Scandal: From Malaysian Officials to International Banks
Learn the role of former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak and other high-level officials in 1Malaysia Development...
1MDB Scandal: Financial Fraud that Shocked Malaysia
Learn about the context of the 1Malaysia Development Berhad scandal, a major financial scandal in Malaysia from 2009 ...
1MDB Scandal: Guide to the Financial Fraud in Malaysia
Learn about the history, impact, and ongoing investigation of the 1Malaysia Development Berhad scandal, one of the la...
5 Financial Concepts Every Non-Financial Manager Should Know
A Detailed Overview of Essential Financial Concepts for Non-Financial Managers: Financial Statements, Budgeting and F...
Mastering Financial Statements: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to read and understand income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements to make informed financi...
Managing Risk in Financial Decision-Making: Strategies for Non-Financial Managers
Maximizing Your Business's Financial Health: Strategies and Tips for Non-Financial Managers to Effectively Manage and...
Understanding Financial Markets & Instruments
A Comprehensive Guide to Stocks, Bonds, Derivatives, and More
What is marked to market?
Market to Market is one of the most critical aspects of financial markets these days. By definition, MTM is an accrua...
Ho Lee Model
The Ho-Lee model improves upon the drift to incorporate time-dependency which means that the drift in time 1 will be ...
Basic Indicator Approach
The basic indicator approach, is a set of operational risk monitoring techniques institutions under Basel II capital ...
Knightian Uncertainty
One of the critical aspects of Risk Management is to identify risk. Part of the risk identification process is to fil...
Value at Risk (VaR)
Given a particular likelihood of occurrence, the value at risk (VaR) determines an estimated loss amount at a given c...
Realised Returns
Using the initial investment value and its final value, we can calculate the bond's realised return.This calculation ...
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