CIMA Gateway/MCS Aug23
- 36 hours of course content
- 5 Mock Exams on current pre-seen with model solutions
- Professional mock marking (Elite only)
- Live webinars, group check-ins and on-demand video lectures
- 1-to-1 personalised tuition, including tutor calls and tutor-led forums (Elite only)
- 36 hours of course content
- 5 Mock Exams on current pre-seen with model solutions
- Professional mock marking (Elite only)
- Live webinars, group check-ins and on-demand video lectures
- 1-to-1 personalised tuition, including tutor calls and tutor-led forums (Elite only)
With a finance background spanning over 25 years, Paul has worked extensively in public practice and in senior finance roles within the travel and film sectors. He has also taught CIMA extensively, with a specialty in Case Study exam preparation.
Paul currently delivers accounting and business content to professional accountants, tax advisers and postgraduate students throughout Europe and combines this with coaching groups and individuals online. Paul focuses on relating theory to the real world in a practical way and helping students to optimise their study approach and exam technique. Paul has a track record of achieving very high pass rates and a history of producing CIMA Case Study prizewinners at all levels.
With a finance background spanning over 25 years, Paul has worked extensively in public practice and in senior finance roles within the travel and film sectors. He has also taught CIMA extensively, with a specialty in Case Study exam preparation.
Paul currently delivers accounting and business content to professional accountants, tax advisers and postgraduate students throughout Europe and combines this with coaching groups and individuals online. Paul focuses on relating theory to the real world in a practical way and helping students to optimise their study approach and exam technique. Paul has a track record of achieving very high pass rates and a history of producing CIMA Case Study prizewinners at all levels.
VIVA was one of only six tuition providers worldwide to win the prestigious CIMA Global Pass Rate Excellence Award in 2020.
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Trusted by over 10,000 students
The Elite Course Difference
Hotspot sessions
As well as access to over 10 hours of on-demand video lectures covering the core syllabus, you will find bonus "Hotspot Sessions". For those particularly trick subject areas, your tutor offers a deeper dive to ensure understanding.
- Complex topics are broken down into plain English
- All hotspot topics are explained with concrete examples
- Walkthroughs of exam-style questions to ensure full comprehension
Live webinars
Tap into your course tutor’s deep expertise by asking questions & getting answers immediately. From pre-seen analyses to mid-course check-ins, our live sessions cover a range of topics and student needs. And if you miss a session, you can always watch the replay.
- Interact with your CIMA tutors during Q&A segments
- Never miss a session with full replay access
- Mock writing guidance, theory applied sessions, and more.
Personalisation and learning analytics
Our course design is based on the latest proven study techniques. Part of optimal study is ensuring that you have the data and control that you need to shape the resources to your needs. VIVA does just that.
- Data dashboard to track your course progress and average scores
- Control video playback - slow down or speed up as you require
- Progress tracker ensures you know where you last stopped studying
Online exam simulator
Not only to do you get 500+ CIMA-grade practice questions as standard - but you get to practice these in our online exam simulator, to ensure maximal preparation for the real-life exam!
- Choose from 3 time modes - No Limit, Exam Mode, or Quick Mode
- Choose how you see your answers - after each question, or after the exam
- See mock breakdown of how you scored in each syllabus area
Complete mock exam coverage
Exam technique is just as important as your theoretical knowledge. The Case Study course comes complete with professionally written mock exams as standard (3 for OCS, 5 for MCS and SCS), freshly written for each new pre-seen cycle. Our mocks are weighted in accordance with official CIMA subject and grading criteria.
- Professionally written mocks tailored to current pre-seen document
- Model solutions written by former CIMA prizewinners
- Unlock mock marking at any time for complete exam preparation
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Course Syllabus
Access your online course any time, anywhere and take advantage of HD video lectures and live webinars by award-winning tutors. Then ensure you're exam ready by attempting VIVA's CIMA-grade mock exams in our online exam simulator.
Below is our recommended study timetable. However, you are free to utilise nearly all course elements in any order you wish! All live webinars are recorded for on-demand viewing later. (Note that all times below are UK time)
With a finance background spanning over 25 years, Paul has worked extensively in public practice and in senior finance roles within the travel and film sectors. He has also taught CIMA extensively, with a specialty in Case Study exam preparation.
Paul currently delivers accounting and business content to professional accountants, tax advisers and postgraduate students throughout Europe and combines this with coaching groups and individuals online. Paul focuses on relating theory to the real world in a practical way and helping students to optimise their study approach and exam technique. Paul has a track record of achieving very high pass rates and a history of producing CIMA Case Study prizewinners at all levels.
VIVA was one of only six tuition providers worldwide to win the prestigious CIMA Global Pass Rate Excellence Award in 2020.
Course Pricing
Aug23 Early Bird Specials
*Early bird specials*
(*Standard Courses are included in All Access membership)
A basic starter pack covering some of the key elements from the pre-seen. Mocks included.
Course access runs until 31st of August 2023.
*Mock marking can be purchased separately at any time.
A comprehensive online course for the independent learner
Course access runs until 31st of August 2023.
*Mock marking can be purchased separately at any time.
Personalised, live tuition for those students who seek elite performance.
The ultimate in Case Study preparation.
A comprehensive online course for the independent learner
Course access runs until 31st of August 2022.
*Mock marking can be purchased separately at any time.
Ideal for students seeking intensive, personalised 1-to-1 training
Course access runs until 31st of August 2022.
CIMA All Access Pass
Access to all CIMA Courses for 12 months
Ideal for students who would like to complete 2 or more exams over the next year.
- 1,000+ hours of premium online CIMA course content
- All Case Study/Objective Test Mock Exams included
- Hundreds of hours of on-demand video lectures
- Downloadable course notes covering entire syllabus
- All materials automatically updated throughout year
- 7 Day 100% Money-Back Guarantee
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Trusted by over 10,000 students
Book today with one simple £99 deposit.
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Course FAQs
That depends on the plan you purchase. If you purchase a single case study course, you will have access for the duration of the relevant exam window (i.e. until the final CIMA exam date for that window). If you purchase a single objective test course, you will have 6 months of access to the course from the date of purchase. If you purchase the All Access membership, you will have access to the course (and all courses) for 12 months from the date of purchase. And don’t worry: your subscription/access will not auto-renew. You will be automatically notified when your access is due to expire, but you get to decide whether or not you would like to renew.
VIVA was born entirely online, and since day one has maintained a small team of dedicated experts. This low cost-base has allowed for relatively high investment in a streamlined online learning platform and high-quality production values. This in turn has allowed us to scale our tuition rapidly, reaching thousands of students across the world.
Our low cost-base and scaled delivery affords us the luxury of being able to charge radically lower prices for premium-grade courses than traditional, brick-and-mortar tuition providers (or online providers with bloated administration and sales teams who target and service large institutional clients).
Due to GDPR restrictions, it is increasingly difficult to compile our students’ pass rates whether directly or via CIMA/ACCA. However, VIVA has had consistently high pass rates over the years, and this is attested to by the fact that VIVA was awarded the prestigious Global Pass Rate Excellence Award in 2020 by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants!
Make sure to check out what students are saying about us here.
Yes. After you purchase a Case Study course or All Access membership with VIVA, you will be offered the chance to add marking services to your account. You will be able to purchase corrections for anywhere from 1 mock exam to 5 mock exams, and these can be used during any of the Case Study exam windows. Once you have 5 mock exams corrected (whether during one exam window or across several), you can repurchase corrections services as and when needed.
Case Study Elite course students have marking for 5 mock exams included as standard.
No, the video lessons can only be viewed online on VIVA’s website and may not be downloaded due to copyright restrictions.
Yes, if within 72 hours of purchasing you are not satisfied with VIVA’s course, you are entitled to claim an immediate refund.
If you're still confused, just drop us an email at info@vivatuition.com, or use our live chat box (bottom right), and a member of the team will be happy to help.
While the Objective Tests assess what you know, MCS tests your ability to apply what you have learned across the whole Management Level. It strives to simulate what management accountants do in the workplace. There are 4 opportunities to take the exam each year: February, May, August & November. Case studies take 3 hours to complete and are computer-based.
In order to pass the exam, you’ll need to know and understand the role of a Finance Manager inside out. This entails more than knowing how to compile financial statements, you’ll be tested on five core activities:
- Evaluate opportunities to add value
- Implement senior management decisions
- Manage performance and costs to aid value creation
- Measure performance
- Manage internal and external stakeholders.