CBA is now available in Toronto: http://www.lsbf.ca/programs/acca/testing-centre/ 

Students can register for their exams online. Alternatively, students may email cbeexams@lsbf.ca

You can read through the questions and answers from last week's live T4 'Ask a tutor' session below.

If I told you that you could improve your exam results in under five minutes, would you believe me?

With only four weeks to go until the exams, time is very short - so I've got three quick ways to help you succeed this May. If you've got two minutes to spare, you can put one of these into action right now!

Hello

Does anyone know the likely date when exam results for May 2012 operational level will be out? I'm taking P1 and F1.

Trying to plan in advance (and anticipate the resits!)

thanks

I was wondering how people approached studying for two exams. I study from home and have done all the way through AAT to 1/3 at Managerial stage into CIMA without attending a class or revision workshop. For most people revising and studying for two exams at once is the norm but due to time constraints I tend to revise for one exam or one solidly with the hope of scraping the 2nd.

Either by completing the five Certificate assessments, being awarded exemptions or a combination of both - you've now moved onto CIMA's Professional qualification exams. Well done!

So, what now? Are you confident that you are ready to tackle this challenge or terrified about what you might see when you open the exam paper in May?

Often our biggest fear can be the 'unknown' so take a look at these tips and be prepared.

Understand the syllabus

I recently moved to the US and have one more test remaining to complete my strategy level. I have looked into locations in the US where I can take this exam and discovered that these are special centers that require an extra fee. Currently the Chicago center is my best option. Has anyone taken the exam in the US at one of these special centers? If so could you let me know approximately how much you paid for the extra fee charged by the center.

As many of us know, it’s not always easy to pass CIMA exams. So, with just under two weeks until the March resits, what can you do to give yourself the best chance of hitting that magic 50%?

Hello Folks, I have a question.

 Last November I've registered myself for three Strategic level exams - it was my first sitting - although due to working constraints, I couldn't sit and was abscent on all three of them. Now, can I sit them separately, or since I didn't actually sit on any I should take them all together?

In Rebecca’s recent blog she highlighted how some candidates seem ethically challenged.

I'd like to introduce you to another of my colleagues - Julia Harrison, who you may already know from the CIMAsphere discussion boards.

Hi

I have recently sat the F2 paper without succes and am planning to resit for the March 2012 session. Problem is the results from this exam will be released on the 22 March and if I pass the paper which is my last one on the managerial level I wish to appear for the strategic papers in May 2012.

Hi Guys,

I am currently applying for graduate schemes which will support me in the attainment of the certificate in financial accounting, with my longer term aim being to achieve chartered management accountant status. I have reached the final interview stage at a company and have conducted my own research regarding the qualifications but would really appreciate some first hand experience of what is involve.

Dear All:

When do we get the

After passing which exams?

Thanks,

Farhad..

Kaplans Exam Reviews are up on their website if anyone wants a quick guide on whether theyve done the right things or not!

- http://financial.kaplan.co.uk/TrainingandQuals/Accountancy/CIMA/Exam-support/Pages/exam-evaluation.aspx#p1

Time is the big issue for the T4 case study – make sure that you manage it well. Here’s some advice on analysis of issues, recommendations and ethics from a recent article by the case study writer.

So, how is revision going for you? I am just about to finish my 2 week long revision course for strat. Most of it seems to make sense but we will see how long that lasts when the exam starts!

As usual I am most concerned about the enterprise strategy exam. This pillar has not been my favourite throughout my studies and I never really know whether I am answering the right question or not!

Time is very short now – before you know it you’ll be waiting outside the exam hall! I posted a few weeks ago about study planning, but let’s look at some ways you can maximise your study time over the next two weeks.

Hi

I am currently taking the 3 Strategic Papers in Nov 11 (first sitting) and am finding that I can understand and learn from doing questions for the F3 paper but when it comes to the E3 and P3 papers I'm struggling to answer questions from the BPP Revision Kits.

I've tried re-reading the notes, doing questions from the kits but I have no idea what they are asking me to do, I've looked at questions in the Kits and then the answers, reading the Study Text on the areas brought up in the questions as well as looking at the Passcards.