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CIMA case study pre-seen notes and exam technique
Our own notes on the current pre-seens, and practical technique for the CIMA case study exams. Plain language, no hype.
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- All levelsTechnique
How case study answers are marked: levels and the four elements
How CIMA's markers place each part of an answer at Level 1, 2 or 3, the four elements they judge, and what moves an answer up a level.
17 October 2026 · 6 min read
- OCSPre-seen insights
Tendra Tents: what to know for the OCS pre-seen
The OCS pre-seen for November 2026 and February 2027: the business in brief, your role as Finance Officer, the themes it opens up and how to prepare.
16 October 2026 · 6 min read
- All levelsTechnique
Common misconceptions about the case study exams
Nine things students often believe about the CIMA case study exams that cost them marks, and what to do instead.
16 October 2026 · 6 min read
- All levelsTechnique
How to plan a task answer in five minutes
A simple five-step plan for any case study task: read the requirement, use the trigger, build developed points, check the four elements and split your time.
16 October 2026 · 6 min read