Operational Case Study

At the Operational level, the role simulated is that of an Entry level finance professional and the capstone Case Study Examination provides a simulated context, which allows candidates to demonstrate that they have acquired the required knowledge, skills, techniques and mindset for that role.

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The role simulated is that of an entry-level finance professional, and the capstone Case Study Examination provides a simulated context, which allows candidates to demonstrate that they have acquired the required knowledge, skills, techniques and mindset for that role. OCS at Nanaska is widely recognised among students preparing for CIMA qualifications.

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OCS Lecturers

Channa Gunawardana

MBA, FCA, FCMA, BSC FIRST CLASS

Mark Gunathilake

B.Sc. Hons. USJ, ACMA CGMA, (SCS Prize Winner)

Know Your Pre Seen (KYP)

A document that provides a comprehensive understanding of the given CIMA pre-seen case study material. It exhibits the pre-seen document in a user-friendly and lively manner by breaking down the details, organising the content, using graphical illustrations such as images, charts and graphs, and providing supplementary explanations, definitions and additional learning insights, improving the understanding of the Pre-Seen issued by CIMA.

Industry Review (KYI)

A document that provides the basic understanding of the case study industry, including clarification of technical matters, details of real-world entities and stakeholders. It also includes case study-related real-world issues grouped under headings such as performance, financing, risks, acquisitions and mergers, human resources, technology, IT, legal, CSR, ethics etc., helping students connect their studies with CIMA’s standards.

Deep Dive

The Deep Dive is an in-depth analysis of the given CIMA pre-seen case study material. Facts and figures given in the pre-seen case study are examined, analysed and critically evaluated in detail to convey a solid discussion. This document also includes links to varied theoretical areas, relations to the real-world industry and companies, and indications on possible tasks, issues, areas and scenarios that can appear in the actual case study examinations.

Revision on Strategic Theory Knowledge

Revision on Operational Level theory knowledge (E1, P1 & F1) would include a complete set of theory notes and audio podcasts. It will enable you to refresh required theory knowledge needed for the exam, whilst being summarised to be covered in the short time duration. It is comprehensive and covers all required areas for the case study exams and helps maximise your return on investment.

2 Practice Mock & 4 Mocks with speedy Personal Feedback

Nanaska provides students with 10 mock exams, each thoroughly evaluated and accompanied by personalised feedback designed to guide their improvement. All practice mocks will be given for you to discuss with tutors and other students on the forum, to help you develop your depth of understanding for this paper and the issues that can arise.

Ground Rules for Case Study

There are certain rules that need to be kept in your mind when answering the case study examination. The ground rules document summarises them. The links between your answer and the marking scheme will be explained in depth. We need to demonstrate multiple skills in the exam and how we should demonstrate those skills will be discussed in our ground rules module. Ground rules also analyse past papers and guide you on how to develop a balanced answer in the exam.

Business English Session

Through this session, a set of new business vocabulary and training on formal English writing will be carried out, as the CIMA case study exam is a three-hour online-based typing examination.

Flexible Time Table

We will send you a specimen timetable upon your registration for you to amend, which will help you focus your personal study time. Once agreed we will work with you and follow up to keep to those key dates!

Core Activities

Your exam paper is set to cover core activities that a finance professional carries out in day-to-day life. This is attempting to match such core activities to the case study, aligned with expectations from CIMA.

Possible Issues relating to relevant Case Study

This set of documents briefs you on the possible issues that might appear on exam day. When you answer the issues in the exam, it is always better if you have an understanding of the practical aspects of the issues. This document guides you on possible issues and practical solutions.

Past Paper Review

A detailed analysis of recent past papers will be done and shared with the students so they can understand what type of questions were asked in previous sessions and prepare themselves better.

Power Mock Paper

This Mock Paper discusses possible theory scenarios based on Enterprise and Performance Pillars and further reviews possible standard questions based on past paper analysis.

Financial Mock

Many students need additional support for Financial Pillar questions, hence we offer a separate mock paper focused on the financial pillar of the Operational level to help learners improve their application of the financial knowledge expected at the Case Study (OCS) examination.

Private Online Discussion Forum

Our Online Discussion Forum will enable you to interact with your tutors and fellow students, you need not feel alone, wherever in the world you are.

Online Discussion Groups (Webinar using sophisticated platform)

Participate in real-time online group discussions where lecturers and fellow students will be available and share problems, solutions and ultimately add value to your studies. The online format allows learners to join from anywhere in the world! The sessions will also be recorded for learners who miss sessions or want to further reflect on the learning.

1-2-1 Discussions with Tutor for the 4 marked mocks

A unique feature strengthening our personalised service is the 1-2-1 lecturer-student live discussions, done via WhatsApp web. Key focus is the discussion of student mock answer scripts and the markers comments on the answers. Students would be able to ask questions directly and get advice from lecturers on exam skills and study planning.

SMS & Follow up service

Our administrators will follow up with each student via SMS and emails regarding their study progress and mock answer submissions. Our lead lecturer will also be easily reached via SMS, emails, WhatsApp and other mediums.

OCS WhatsApp Group

Join the OCS WhatsApp Group to clear your doubts instantly while you are studying!

Podcasts

Podcasts are available for you to listen to so that you can even study on the move.

24/7 Service

Our team works 24/7 so you can do the studying at your convenience. If you have any questions you can contact us via email, Zoom, forum or SMS. Our lecturers are there to support you around the clock.

Limited Spaces and Individual Attention

We have a restricted student base which enables us to provide a personalised one-on-one service with individual attention for each student. Our administrators will frequently follow up with students and our lecturers remain familiar with each student’s progress and performance.

Operational Case Study

OCS Lecturers

Channa Gunawardana

MBA, FCA, FCMA, BSC FIRST CLASS

Mark Gunathilake

B.Sc. Hons. USJ, ACMA CGMA, (SCS Prize Winner)

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