Insights
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.
4 articles
- 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 · 5 min read
- All levelsTechnique
How the four competencies are marked
Technical, business, people and leadership: what each competency means in a case study answer, how to earn credit for it, and the habits that lose marks.
16 October 2026 · 5 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, cover the competencies and split your time.
16 October 2026 · 5 min read