The 2008 edition of CIMA's Official Learning Systems has been written in conjunction with the Examiner to fully reflect what could be tested in the exam. Fully revised and now in 2 colour, paperback format, the 2008 Learning Systems provide complete study material for the May and November 2008 exams This edition maintains the popular loose-leaf format and contains: * Assessment of CIMA Matrix * Analysis of past cases * How to approach the TOPCIMA exam * topic summaries * recommended reading articles from a range of journals * 2007 Q & A's CIMA Learning Systmes are the only study materials endorsed and recomended by CIMA * The Official Learning Systems are the only study materials endorsed by CIMA * Updated to reflect the new assessment matrix with key sections written by the case study writer * Complete integrated package incorporating TOPCIMA guidance, advice on how to tackle the case study, and case study practice

Now in its second edition, Pass First Time! is the ultimate guide to passing your CIMA exams. Fully revised and updated for the new 2010 syllabus and written by a CIMA examiner, it’s packed with useful hints and tips that will help you: * improve the way you study * find out just what the examiners are looking for * avoid the most common pitfalls * earn all the marks you deserve Illustrated throughout, and with summarising mind-maps at the end of each chapter, this book will give you the best possible chance of passing your CIMA exams – first time! ‘Writing a CIMA exam is difficult if you do not know how to approach it. David really makes it easy by giving step-by-step advice about understanding what the examiner wants, how to make best use of your time and how to structure your answer in such a way that maximum marks can be scored.’ Henry van Rooyen, Business Manager & TOPCIMA student ‘Pass First Time! gives an insight into the way examiners think and what they want from the students. It also gives tips on study techniques and time keeping, making it a very useful read.’ Alina V S-Botha, CIMA Lecturer, South Africa David R Harris is a management consultant, freelance lecturer, author and CIMA examiner. David specialises in advising smaller organisations on strategy. Neil Sullivan is a freelance author and illustrator with many years’ experience in advertising. There are 90,000 CIMA students in the UK studying independently and needing practical advice on how to learn, take exams, and succeed: this book is the only book on the market that provides this advice tailored specifically for their exams Written by a CIMA examiner and tutor, giving real-life guidance "from the horse's mouth" Full of illustrations, mind-maps and cartoons to illustrate how best to learn in a user-friendly way

HELPING YOU TO PREPARE WITH CONFIDENCE, AVOID PITFALLS AND PASS FIRST TIME Supplementing the Official CIMA Learning Systems and Revision Cards the CIMA Exam Practice Kits consolidate learning by providing an extensive bank of practice questions. Each solution provides an in depth analysis of the correct answer, it is ideal for independent study or tutored revision course, helping you prepare with confidence and pass first time. The CIMA Exam Practice Kit includes: . Exam level questions with type and weighting to match the format of the exam . Fully worked model answers . Access to CIMA Official Q&As from May and November 2007 . Summaries of key theory . Designed to follow the structure of the Official Learning Systems and CIMA's Learning Outcomes OFFICIALLY ENDORSED BY CIMA AND WRITTEN BY LEADING CIMA TUTORS, THE EXAM PRACTICE KITS PROVIDE A VALUABLE INSIGHT ON HOW TO SCORE TOP MARKS * Helps CIMA students to prepare and pass first time * Designed to follow the structure of the CIMA Learning Systems and CIMA's Learning Outcomes * Provides worked answers to fully explain the correct answer, and analysis of incorrect answers - helping CIMA students avoid common pitfalls

Specifically written for the CIMA qualification, this study text is laid out in a user-friendly format and is precisely tied to the content and learning outcomes of the CIMA syllabus. It incorporates mind maps, quick quizzes and other learning tools.