Accounting Makes Cents - an MJ the tutor podcast

In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses some first impression thoughts about the operational case study (OCS) pre-seen material for the August 2023 sitting. 3 tidbits about the current pre-seen material are highlighted and explored further.   Accounting Makes Cents is biweekly podcast dedicated to CIMA accounting students and those still thinking about it. Episodes will range from providing study...

In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses how each style of leadership has its own strengths and weaknesses, and there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to leading a team. As a captain of the ship, it’s important to understand your own style and how it affects your crew. By adopting a flexible and adaptable approach, the captain can steer the ship towards success, no matter what challenges lie ahead....

In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses some basics around revenue recognition or better known as IFRS 15. It’s a common topic on the CIMA syllabus, which students may find helpful while they are preparing for their case studies or objective tests.   Accounting Makes Cents is a biweekly podcast dedicated to CIMA accounting students and those still thinking about it. Episodes will range from provid...

In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses some first impression thoughts about the strategic case study (SCS) pre-seen material for the May 2023 sitting. 4 important tidbits about the current pre-seen material are highlighted and explored further. Accounting Makes Cents is biweekly podcast dedicated to CIMA accounting students and those still thinking about it. Episodes will range from providing stu...

In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses some first impression thoughts about the management case study (MCS) pre-seen material for the May 2023 sitting. 4 important tidbits about the current pre-seen material are highlighted and explored further.   Accounting Makes Cents is biweekly podcast dedicated to CIMA accounting students and those still thinking about it. Episodes will range from providing...

In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses some first impression thoughts about the operational case study (OCS) pre-seen material for the May 2023 sitting. 3 tidbits about the current pre-seen material are highlighted and explored further.   Accounting Makes Cents is biweekly podcast dedicated to CIMA accounting students and those still thinking about it. Episodes will range from providing study tip...

In this episode, MJ the tutor touches upon the topic of motivation at work once again, but this time, discussing the concept of Theory X and Theory Y, and how management uses this theory to affect employees’ productivity and satisfaction at work. Accounting Makes Cents is biweekly podcast dedicated to CIMA accounting students and those still thinking about it. Episodes will range from providing st...

Hot on the heels of the last episode, MJ the tutor continues the discussion on how much artificial intelligence has impacted accounting so far, but now, with a specific focus on education and how it can help students prepare for their case study exams. Accounting Makes Cents is biweekly podcast dedicated to CIMA accounting students and those still thinking about it. Episodes will range from provid...

Certainly not a new topic, and one that continues to evolve and grow each day, MJ the tutor opens a discussion on how much artificial intelligence has impacted accounting so far. Accounting Makes Cents is biweekly podcast dedicated to CIMA accounting students and those still thinking about it. Episodes will range from providing study tips and resources to brief discussions of CIMA syllabus topics....

In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses the different strategies a company may employ to diffuse and resolve business conflict. In particular, strategies discussed in today’s episode fall under the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Model. All strategies are available for use but choosing the right one for specific situations is important to ensure the company does not inflict lasting damage on business rela...

In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses the value in using past paper exams for the CIMA case study preparation. Additionally, she shows how a student can use past paper exams to practice questions and develop answers for the current CIMA case study pre-seen information. Accounting Makes Cents is biweekly podcast dedicated to CIMA accounting students and those still thinking about it. Episodes wil...

In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses some first impression thoughts about the strategic case study (SCS) pre-seen material for the February 2023 sitting. 4 important tidbits about the current pre-seen material are highlighted and explored further. Accounting Makes Cents is biweekly podcast dedicated to CIMA accounting students and those still thinking about it. Episodes will range from providin...

In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses some first impression thoughts about the management case study (MCS) pre-seen material for the February 2022 sitting. 4 important tidbits about the current pre-seen material are highlighted and explored further. Accounting Makes Cents is biweekly podcast dedicated to CIMA accounting students and those still thinking about it. Episodes will range from providi...

In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses some first impression thoughts about the operational case study (OCS) pre-seen material for the February 2023 sitting. 3 tidbits about the current pre-seen material are highlighted and explored further. Accounting Makes Cents is biweekly podcast dedicated to CIMA accounting students and those still thinking about it. Episodes will range from providing study...

Join MJ the tutor as she celebrates the podcast’s first anniversary today. This is the 27th episode of the podcast. In this episode, MJ also discusses the art of communication in a business setting. Accounting Makes Cents is biweekly podcast dedicated to CIMA accounting students and those still thinking about it. Episodes will range from providing study tips and resources to brief discussions of C...

Black Friday season is upon us. And it’s no better time for MJ the tutor to tackle the discussion of 11 different types of pricing strategies than now. Reasons as to why specific strategies are used and how they work are explored in this episode. Accounting Makes Cents is biweekly podcast dedicated to CIMA accounting students and those still thinking about it. Episodes will range from providing st...

The business landscape has been revolutionised by the advent of Internet of Things, is it really a surprise that businesses are expected to adapt to these changes? In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses the types of digital operating models a business can choose from. Accounting Makes Cents is biweekly podcast dedicated to CIMA accounting students and those still thinking about it. Episodes will...

In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses some first impression thoughts about the strategic case study (SCS) pre-seen material for the Nov 2022 sitting. 4 important tidbits about the current pre-seen material are highlighted and explored further. Accounting Makes Cents is biweekly podcast dedicated to CIMA accounting students and those still thinking about it. Episodes will range from providing stu...

In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses some first impression thoughts about the management case study (MCS) pre-seen material for the November 2022 sitting. 4 important tidbits about the current pre-seen material are highlighted and explored further. Accounting Makes Cents is biweekly podcast dedicated to CIMA accounting students and those still thinking about it. Episodes will range from providi...

MJ the tutor looks at the Finance Leadership Program, or FLP for short, as an alternative learning option available for CIMA students. If you’re thinking or currently studying for CIMA, you may want to learn a little bit more about this program. Accounting Makes Cents is biweekly podcast dedicated to CIMA accounting students and those still thinking about it. Episodes will range from providing stu...

Porter’s Diamond is explored in Game of Thrones style. In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses the various conditions and factors of a nation or country, which need to be present to offer a company competitive advantage. Accounting Makes Cents is biweekly podcast dedicated to CIMA accounting students and those still thinking about it. Episodes will range from providing study tips and resources to...

In this episode, MJ the tutor explores the identity and relationship between business stakeholders in a coffee house setting. It cannot be denied that stakeholders, whether primary or other, are important to the operations and success of a business. MJ will discuss the different stakeholders by using the Mendelow’s Matrix framework. Accounting Makes Cents is biweekly podcast dedicated to CIMA acco...

In today’s episode, MJ the tutor tackles the technically heavy topic of Modigliani and Miller’s theory on capital structures. She looks at the different propositions raised by this theory, from the original to the revised ones to make them more relatable to real world situations. Accounting Makes Cents is a biweekly podcast dedicated to CIMA accounting students and those still thinking about it. E...

As accountants, the world expects us to deal with the number problems of the world. When we see numbers on a financial statement, it’s not just a math problem for us, but a story waiting to be told. In this episode, MJ the tutor talks about some of the financial ratios we perform and calculate (and what they mean) to get the story out of those financial statements. Accounting Makes Cents is a biwe...

In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses some first impression thoughts about the strategic case study (SCS) pre-seen material for the August 2022 sitting. 4 important tidbits about the current pre-seen material are highlighted and explored further. Accounting Makes Cents is biweekly podcast dedicated to CIMA accounting students and those still thinking about it. Episodes will range from providing...