CIMA MCS February 2025 Pre-seen Application Shinyglas Part 1

CIMA MCS February 2025 Pre-seen Application Shinyglas Part 1
This is the latest preseen material Shinyglas from CGMA or CIMA Management Case Study (MCS) exam for February 2025 exam.

We apply the Core activity areas from CIMA MCS syllabus to the preseen case Shinyglas in depth, to make sure you understand how each syllabus topic could be tested with Shinyglas on the exam date.

The CIMA MCS exam has 6 variants, ie you need to ensure you have covered the required syllabus ares, ie not directly from E2, P2, F2 study text, but the selected sections from CIMA MCS syllabus, into different core activity areas.

Introduction and Overview

0:00 - 0:08 – Welcome to CGMA MCS (Nov 2024 & Feb 2025) – Shiny Glass Company Overview
0:08 - 0:15 – Key Focus: Shiny Glass Company Case Study
0:15 - 0:22 – Pre-seen Material – 199 Pages of Analysis
0:22 - 0:28 – How to Treat Pre-seen Like a Real Exam
0:28 - 0:41 – Exam-focused Approach – Real Company Mindset
Core Activity and Exam Focus

0:41 - 0:46 – Weekly Core Activity Breakdown (Thursday Sessions)
0:46 - 0:53 – CIMA Examiner Requirements and Core Activity Breakdown
0:53 - 0:59 – FAQs: Do You Need to Revisit E2, P2, F2?
0:59 - 1:14 – Clear Answer: No – Focus on Core Activities
Key Core Activities (A to E)

1:14 - 1:27 – A: Evaluating Value Opportunities for Shiny Glass Company
1:27 - 1:38 – B: Implementing Senior Management Decisions
1:38 - 1:51 – C: Managing Internal & External Stakeholders and Performance
Exam Structure and Variants

1:51 - 2:04 – MCS Exam Format – 6 Variants and 4 Questions
2:04 - 2:12 – Past Paper Analysis – Feb 2024 Example
2:12 - 2:25 – Breakdown: Exam Variants and Question Structures
2:25 - 2:37 – 3-Hour Exam, 4 Questions, Sub-requirements Analysis
Exam Techniques and Knowledge

2:37 - 2:49 – Key Techniques for Passing MCS Exam
2:49 - 3:02 – Case Study Approach – Treat Pre-seen as Exam Scenarios
3:02 - 3:17 – Shiny Glass Business Model Overview (Tailored Solutions)
3:17 - 3:34 – Key Financial Ratios – Prepared for You
Financial Analysis of Shiny Glass Company

3:34 - 3:45 – Manufacturing, Sales, Installation Functions Overview
3:45 - 3:51 – Business Model – Tailored Client Solutions
3:51 - 4:09 – Pricing Strategies and Customer Requirements
Operational Issues and Opportunities

4:09 - 4:17 – Current System – Basic Online Sales Diary
4:17 - 4:30 – Areas for Improvement – Potential Exam Topics
4:30 - 4:36 – Currency and IFRS Standards – Exam Relevance
Role and Responsibilities

4:36 - 4:55 – Role of Financial Manager in Shiny Glass Company
4:55 - 5:06 – Reporting Structure – What to Expect in Exam
5:06 - 5:18 – Teaching Experience – From 2016 to Now
Core Activity Breakdown

5:18 - 5:30 – Focus on Core Activities – Key to Exam Success
5:30 - 5:48 – Summary of Pre-seen – Efficiency Over Detail
5:48 - 6:06 – Link Core Activities to Pre-seen Case
Core Activity A – Adding Value to Shiny Glass

6:06 - 6:14 – Starting Core Activity A Analysis
6:14 - 6:21 – Five Key Sections from CIMA Requirements
6:21 - 6:27 – Moving Beyond SWOT and Porter’s Five Forces
Opportunities for Shiny Glass

6:27 - 6:45 – Evaluating Projects and Digital Data Sources
6:45 - 7:03 – Pricing Strategies, WACC, and Business Models
7:03 - 7:14 – Capital Appraisal Techniques and Exam Questions
Investment Appraisal Framework

7:14 - 8:06 – Framework for Capital Investment in MCS
8:06 - 8:24 – Project Development and R&D Risks
8:24 - 8:58 – Geographical Expansion and Working Capital Management
Working Capital Analysis

8:58 - 9:16 – Negative Cash Cycle – Liquidity Insights
9:16 - 9:34 – Expanding Business with Limited Risk to Liquidity
Profitability and Project Appraisal

9:34 - 10:18 – Improving Efficiency with Tech and Supply Chain
10:18 - 10:52 – Sustainability Projects and Exam Scenarios
NPV and IRR Techniques

10:52 - 11:41 – NPV, IRR, Payback Period, and ROCE in Exams
11:41 - 12:28 – Differentiating Cash Flow and Accounting Profit
Practical Applications

12:28 - 13:13 – Sunk Costs and Project Feasibility Analysis
13:13 - 14:01 – Key Investment Metrics – NPV, MIRR, IRR
Real Option Analysis

14:01 - 14:55 – Real Options and Expansion Strategies
Mock Exams and Feedback

14:55 - 15:28 – Mock Exams and Marking Process
Final Exam Tips and Techniques

15:28 - 16:09 – How to Plan and Structure Answers
16:09 - 17:07 – Focusing on Concise, Relevant Points

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