What is the pass rate for CIMA P3?

CIMA P3 has a pass rate of around 52-60%. The combination of ERM governance, financial risk instruments, and internal control requires thorough preparation.

How many hours for CIMA P3?

CIMA recommends 100 study hours. Most candidates report 100-130 hours, especially if derivatives are new material.

Is P3 similar to ACCA AFM?

P3 shares financial risk content with AFM, but places greater emphasis on enterprise risk management and governance.

What is the three lines of defence model?

First line: operational management (own risks). Second line: risk and compliance functions (oversight). Third line: internal audit (independent assurance to the board).

How does P3 contribute to the Strategic Case Study?

P3 risk management frameworks, internal controls, and financial risk instruments are essential SCS content.

CIMARisk Management

Study CIMA P3 Risk Management with Learnsignal

In short

CIMA P3 develops enterprise risk management competencies to advise boards on identifying, assessing, and controlling risk.

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What Is CIMA P3?

CIMA P3 Risk Management is the Performance pillar at Strategic level. It covers enterprise risk management, internal control frameworks, corporate governance of risk, and advanced financial risk management. Assessed by a 90-minute on-demand OT.

Syllabus Areas

Enterprise Risk Management

COSO ERM framework, risk appetite and tolerance at board level, three lines of defence model, and integrating risk into strategic planning.

Internal Controls and Governance

COSO Internal Control, Turnbull, role of internal audit, audit committee responsibilities, and board governance structures.

Risk Types

Strategic, financial (credit, liquidity, market, currency), operational, reputational, and sustainability risk. Classify and recommend responses.

Financial Risk Management

Interest rate risk (swaps, caps, collars), FX risk (options, forward rate agreements), and strategic use of derivatives in treasury policy.

Why Learnsignal?

Video lectures with real-world risk examples
COSO ERM deep-dives
Financial risk hedging practice
Mock OT under exam conditions