Accounting Makes Cents - an MJ the tutor podcast
Episodes
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 does it give you background, it provides context fo...
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 get away. She discusses some of the musings and misc...
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 study (SCS) pre-seen material for the May 2022 sitting...
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 study (MCS) pre-seen material for the May 2022 sittin...
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. While all information is available on the CIMA websit...
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 management, namely time, quality and cost. These t...
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 the business world doesn’t stop. In this episode,...
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 answers are simply selected, rather than writing essa...
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 how this can connect to the CIMA Code of Ethics. She...
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 Balanced Scorecard, considering its 4 perspectives and i...
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 discusses where to start, study resources and materials a...
CIMA Objective Tests and Case Study Exams
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, MJ the tutor talks about the CIMA professional qualification. She touches on the differences between the objective tests exams versus...
Why CIMA? Find Your True North
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join MJ the tutor (that’s me!) on her inaugural podcast episode as she explores the meaning of True North and encourages students to find theirs whe...
Trailer
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The day is here! It’s the release day of the podcast trailer! Accounting Makes Cents will be a biweekly podcast dedicated to CIMA accounting student...