What’s New in CIMA 2026 (Syllabus Updates)
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special 4th anniversary and year-end episode, we take a broad look at some of the updates in...
Reflections 101: 5 Lessons From the Last 100 Episodes
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this milestone episode, MJ the Tutor reflects on the journey of the podcast and shares five key l...
Tidbits From the CIMA SCS Pre-seen November 2025
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses some first impression thoughts about the strategic case stud...
Tidbits From the CIMA MCS Pre-seen November 2025
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses some first impression thoughts about the management case stu...
Tidbits From the CIMA OCS Pre-seen November 2025
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses some first impression thoughts about the operational case st...
From Data to Direction: Why KPIs Matter
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor breaks down the essentials of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): what ...
Unpacking the CIMA Pass Rates: May 2025
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor takes a deep dive into the latest CIMA case study pass rates from the ...
Crack the Case: Answers That Make an Impact
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor explores how to go beyond textbook answers in your CIMA case study exa...
AI's Impact on Accounting Education
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor revisits the fascinating intersection of artificial intelligence and a...
Tidbits From the CIMA SCS Pre-seen August 2025
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses some first impression thoughts about the strategic case stud...
Tidbits From the CIMA MCS Pre-seen August 2025
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses some first impression thoughts about the management case stu...
Tidbits From the CIMA OCS Pre-seen August 2025
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses some first impression thoughts about the operational case st...
Go On Persuade Me (Cialdini)
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor breaks down Cialdini’s six principles of persuasion and how they app...
From Minor to Major - Ownership, Influence, Control
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor explores how different levels of business ownerships affect influence,...
IAS 38: The Value of What You Can’t Touch
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor simplifies the complexities of IAS 38, making it easier to understand ...
Tidbits From the CIMA SCS Pre-seen May 2025
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses some first impression thoughts about the strategic case stud...
Tidbits From the CIMA MCS Pre-seen May 2025
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses some first impression thoughts about the management case stu...
Tidbits From the CIMA OCS Pre-seen May 2025
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses some first impression thoughts about the operational case st...
Close Connections: Unpacking IAS 24
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor continues with a series on the F pillar. She breaks down the essential...
All in the Family: Intra-Group Transactions
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor continues on with a series on the F pillar. In particular, today’s e...
Strength in Numbers: Cracking Group Consolidation
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor starts a series on the F pillar by tackling an overview on group conso...
Tidbits From the SCS Pre-seen February 2025
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses some first impression thoughts about the strategic case stud...
Tidbits From the MCS Pre-seen February 2025
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses some first impression thoughts about the management case stu...
Tidbits From the OCS Pre-seen February 2025
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses some first impression thoughts about the operational case st...
Lessons Learnt: My CIMA Journey (Thanksgiving Edition)
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Thanksgiving and anniversary episode, MJ the tutor reflects on the transformative jo...
CIMA FLP Information: 2024
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a repeat episode. MJ the tutor looks at the Finance Leadership Program, or FLP for short, a...
Tidbits From the SCS Pre-seen November 2024
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses some first impression thoughts about the strategic case stud...
Tidbits From the MCS Pre-seen November 2024
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses some first impression thoughts about the management case stu...
Tidbits From the OCS Pre-seen November 2024
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses some first impression thoughts about the operational case st...
Studying CIMA When the Odds Are Stacked
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor tackles a challenging but important topic: studying for a qualificatio...
Cutting Your Losses: The Sunk Cost Fallacy
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses decision-making with a focus on the sunk cost fallacy, a psy...
Responsibility Accounting Unplugged
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor breaks down responsibility accounting using the thrilling example of a...
The Role of Internal Audit - Why We Dread It but Need It
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor tackles the often tedious but essential process of internal auditing. ...
Tidbits From the SCS Pre-seen August 2024
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses some first impression thoughts about the management case stu...
Tidbits From the MCS Pre-seen August 2024
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses some first impression thoughts about the management case stu...
Tidbits From the OCS Pre-seen August 2024
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses some first impression thoughts about the operational case st...
Force Field Analysis: the One with the List
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor uncovers how to use a powerful decision-making tool like Force Field A...
Case Study Exams 102 for the Overwhelmed Students
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor covers Case Study Exams 102 for the Overwhelmed Student. She briefly d...
Burning Questions About the Case Study Exams (2024 version)
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor tackles frequently asked questions about the CIMA case study exam. Thi...
Tidbits From the SCS Pre-seen May 2024
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses some first impression thoughts about the management case stu...
Tidbits From the MCS Pre-seen May 2024
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses some first impression thoughts about the management case stu...
Tidbits From the OCS Pre-seen May 2024
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses some first impression thoughts about the operational case st...
The Costs of Quality...Behind Doing Something
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor explores the concept of the "Cost of Quality" and how priori...
Decisions, Decisions: The Opportunity Cost Conundrum
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor explores the concept of opportunity cost through relatable scenarios l...
True Price of Romance
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor explores how pricing strategies dictate the cost of dinners, gifts, an...
Walk the Walk: Learning From the Walkthroughs
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor explores how to use the walkthroughs that CIMA has provided students t...
Ethical Paths: Addressing Misconduct
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor addresses misconduct, covers the process of filing a complaint, and th...
Maximising Education: the Investment Appraisal Guide
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor delves into the essential tools - Net Present Value, Payback Period an...
Tidbits From the SCS Pre-seen February 2024
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses some first impression thoughts about the strategic case stud...
Tidbits from the MCS Pre-seen February 2024
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses some first impression thoughts about the management case stu...
Budgeting Basics
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor explores all things budgeting - from the process of putting together b...
Again Please. FLP, What's It All About?
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This issue a repeat episode. MJ the tutor looks at the Finance Leadership Program, or FLP for short,...
Tidbits From the SCS Pre-seen November 2023
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses some first impression thoughts about the strategic case stud...
Tidbits From the MCS Pre-seen November 2023
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses some first impression thoughts about the management case stu...
From Home to Balance Sheet: IAS 37 in Action
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor explores how everyday situations can mirror the principles of IAS 37, ...
Accountants and CPDs
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join MJ the tutor on this episode as she opens the floor up for discussion with regards continuing p...
Big Data Made Simple: Understanding the 5Vs
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join MJ the tutor on this episode as she delves in the core concepts of Big Data. Initially only dis...
From Setbacks to Success (Overcoming CIMA Resits)
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Retaking CIMA exams after failing can be a harrowing and demotivating experience. In this episode, M...
Growing an Organisation's Culture: Insights from the Garden
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Organisational culture is critical to the success of any company. Understanding and shaping an organ...
Tidbits From the SCS Pre-seen August 2023
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses some first impression thoughts about the strategic case stud...
Tidbits From the MCS Pre-seen August 2023
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses some first impression thoughts about the management case stu...
Tidbits From the OCS Pre-seen August 2023
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses some first impression thoughts about the operational case st...
Captain's Log: Adventures in Leadership on the High Seas
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses how each style of leadership has its own strengths and weakn...
The Basics of Recognising Revenue
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses some basics around revenue recognition or better known as IF...
Tidbits From the SCS Pre-seen May 2023
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses some first impression thoughts about the strategic case stud...
Tidbits From the MCS Pre-seen May 2023
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses some first impression thoughts about the management case stu...
Tidbits From the OCS Pre-seen May 2023
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses some first impression thoughts about the operational case st...
More on Motivation - Theory X and Theory Y
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor touches upon the topic of motivation at work once again, but this time...
Preparing for Case Study Exams using ChatGPT
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hot on the heels of the last episode, MJ the tutor continues the discussion on how much artificial i...
AI and Accounting
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Certainly not a new topic, and one that continues to evolve and grow each day, MJ the tutor opens a ...
Strategies in Diffusing and Resolving Conflict
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses the different strategies a company may employ to diffuse and...
How to Prepare Using CIMA Past Exam Papers
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses the value in using past paper exams for the CIMA case study ...
Tidbits From the SCS Pre-seen February 2023
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses some first impression thoughts about the strategic case stud...
Tidbits From the MCS Pre-seen February 2023
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses some first impression thoughts about the management case stu...
Tidbits From the OCS Pre-seen February 2023
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses some first impression thoughts about the operational case st...
The Art of Communication (Anniversary Edition)
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join MJ the tutor as she celebrates the podcast’s first anniversary today. This is the 27th episod...
Black Friday and the Pricing Psychology
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Black Friday season is upon us. And it’s no better time for MJ the tutor to tackle the discussion ...
Let's Get Digital - Operating Models
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The business landscape has been revolutionised by the advent of Internet of Things, is it really a s...
Tidbits From the SCS Pre-seen November 2022
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses some first impression thoughts about the strategic case stud...
Tidbits From the MCS Pre-seen November 2022
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses some first impression thoughts about the management case stu...
FLP, What's It All About?
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MJ the tutor looks at the Finance Leadership Program, or FLP for short, as an alternative learning o...
The Diamond and the Saga for the Throne Continues
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Porter’s Diamond is explored in Game of Thrones style. In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses the...
The Coffee House and the Mendelow's Matrix
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor explores the identity and relationship between business stakeholders i...
M&M Capital Structure - The Chocolate Theory
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, MJ the tutor tackles the technically heavy topic of Modigliani and Miller’s ...
Rationalising the Ratios
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As accountants, the world expects us to deal with the number problems of the world. When we see numb...
Tidbits From the SCS Pre-seen August 2022
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses some first impression thoughts about the strategic case stud...
Tidbits From the MCS Pre-seen August 2022
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses some first impression thoughts about the management case stu...
Tidbits From the OCS Pre-seen August 2022
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses some impressions and thoughts about the operational case stu...
How Long Will It Take To Finish CIMA?
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses the hot topic of how long it will take a student to finish C...
I've Got the Pre-seen, Now What?
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The pre-seen material is a very important document when it comes to the case study exams. Not only d...
Being an Accountant - Musings and Misconceptions
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor takes a break from all things accounting…but just can’t seem to ge...
Tidbits from the SCS Pre-seen for May 2022
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses some first impression thoughts about the strategic case stud...
Tidbits from the MCS Pre-seen for May 2022
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses some first impression thoughts about the management case stu...
10 Burning Questions about the CIMA Case Study Exams
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor tackles frequently asked questions about the CIMA case study exam. Whi...
The Project Trilemma - Cost, Time and Quality
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor explores the relationship between the three primary forces in project ...
Work From Home and the Two-Factor Theory
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After 2 years of COVID-19, we’re living a new reality. Most employees can now work from home and t...
Addressing the OTQs: What is the Strategy?
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The OT (Objective Test) exam is 90 minutes long and there are 60 questions to get through. While ans...
The CIMA Code of Ethics and the Trolley Problem
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses the Trolley Problem, where the inspiration came from, and ho...
The Barista and the Balanced Scorecard
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor tackles the topic of a popular performance management tool like Balanc...
CIMA Case Study 101 for the Overwhelmed Student
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor covers Case Study 101 for the Overwhelmed Student. She briefly discuss...