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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.

Abhijit Biswas
04 Jul 2022
3 min read

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.

Katie Ni Choileain
04 Jul 2022
3 min read

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...

Sagar Pujari
04 Jul 2022
4 min read

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.

Alan Lynch
04 Jul 2022
5 min read

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...

Conor Motyer
04 Jul 2022
3 min read

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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...

Evita Veigas
15 May 2023
4 min read

PPE

Property, Plant, and Equipment (PP&E) is a non-current, tangible capital asset shown on the balance sheet of a busine...

Evita Veigas
15 May 2023
2 min read

EMH

The efficient market hypothesis (EMH), alternatively known as the efficient market theory, is a hypothesis that state...

Evita Veigas
15 May 2023
2 min read

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is, in an insurance sense, a number of disparate processes used by companies to ...

Evita Veigas
15 May 2023
2 min read

UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement

The Australia–United Kingdom free trade agreement was signed 17 December 2021.

Evita Veigas
09 May 2023
1 min read

CIMA exam tutorials (Pearson VUE platform)

CIMA offers two types of question tutorials to cover the objective tests and case study exams.

Evita Veigas
08 May 2023
1 min read

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...

Johnny Meagher
05 May 2023
3 min read

Embracing Digital Evolution in the Finance Sector

The finance sector is undergoing a monumental shift as digital evolution continues to reshape the industry landscape.

Johnny Meagher
05 May 2023
3 min read

How to Empower the Future of Finance with Workforce Development

In today's fast-paced world, the finance sector is continuously evolving.

Johnny Meagher
03 May 2023
6 min read

Fintech

Fintech is a combination of “finance” and “technology.”

Evita Veigas
29 Apr 2023
3 min read

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...

Evita Veigas
29 Apr 2023
4 min read

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...

Evita Veigas
28 Apr 2023
2 min read

What is Cross-Border Financing?

Cross-border financing allows multinationals to source funds from abroad to facilitate international trade without la...

hridoyc
28 Apr 2023
2 min read

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...

Evita Veigas
17 Apr 2023
3 min read

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...

Evita Veigas
14 Apr 2023
4 min read

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

Evita Veigas
13 Apr 2023
3 min read

Introducing pre-seen information to the SBL exam from Sept 2023

This article contains pre-seen information to the SBL exam from Sept 2023

Evita Veigas
12 Apr 2023
4 min read

Change in SBR Exam Q1 from Sept 2023

This contains all the change in SBR Exam Q1 from Sept 2023

Evita Veigas
12 Apr 2023
2 min read

What Is Stagflation?

Stagflation: slow growth, high unemployment + rising prices. Economic stagnation + inflation.

Evita Veigas
26 Feb 2023
5 min read

Personal effectiveness

Achieve your goals with our expert tips and strategies. Improve your personal effectiveness and make it happen!

Evita Veigas
25 Feb 2023
7 min read

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...

Philip Meagher
31 Jan 2023
4 min read

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.

Katie Ni Choileain
23 Jan 2023
3 min read

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)...

Philip Meagher
20 Jan 2023
3 min read

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...

Philip Meagher
20 Jan 2023
2 min read

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 ...

Ozair Siddiqui
20 Jan 2023
3 min read

Audit Methodology in a Nutshell

Mastering the Art of Audit: A Guide to Effective Audit Methodology

Ozair Siddiqui
20 Jan 2023
1 min read

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

Ozair Siddiqui
20 Jan 2023
3 min read

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...

Ozair Siddiqui
20 Jan 2023
1 min read

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...

Ozair Siddiqui
20 Jan 2023
2 min read

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...

Ozair Siddiqui
20 Jan 2023
2 min read

What CIMA exemptions can I get?

What is CIMA? The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) is a professional body that offers a globally ...

Johnny Meagher
18 Jan 2023
3 min read

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, ...

Johnny Meagher
18 Jan 2023
2 min read

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...

Philip Meagher
16 Jan 2023
10 min read

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.

Philip Meagher
16 Jan 2023
11 min read

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...

Philip Meagher
12 Jan 2023
5 min read

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...

Philip Meagher
10 Jan 2023
2 min read

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 ...

Philip Meagher
10 Jan 2023
2 min read

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...

Philip Meagher
10 Jan 2023
3 min read

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...

Philip Meagher
09 Jan 2023
6 min read

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...

Philip Meagher
09 Jan 2023
6 min read

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...

Philip Meagher
09 Jan 2023
5 min read

Understanding Financial Markets & Instruments

A Comprehensive Guide to Stocks, Bonds, Derivatives, and More

Philip Meagher
09 Jan 2023
6 min read

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...

Owais Siddiqui
31 Oct 2022
1 min read

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 ...

Owais Siddiqui
31 Oct 2022
1 min read

Basic Indicator Approach

The basic indicator approach, is a set of operational risk monitoring techniques institutions under Basel II capital ...

Owais Siddiqui
31 Oct 2022
2 min read

Knightian Uncertainty

One of the critical aspects of Risk Management is to identify risk. Part of the risk identification process is to fil...

Owais Siddiqui
31 Oct 2022
2 min read

Value at Risk (VaR)

Given a particular likelihood of occurrence, the value at risk (VaR) determines an estimated loss amount at a given c...

Owais Siddiqui
31 Oct 2022
2 min read

Realised Returns

Using the initial investment value and its final value, we can calculate the bond's realised return.This calculation ...

Owais Siddiqui
29 Oct 2022
1 min read

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