Take three Objective Tests and Operational Case Study exam
Operational Level is the first level of the CIMA Professional Qualification. It focuses on short-term decision-making. It focuses on the role of the finance function in translating medium-term decisions into short term actionable plans.
The following core activities represent the tasks that are most frequent, critical and important to the operational level finance professional role:
- Prepare costing information for different purposes to meet the needs of management.
- Prepare budget information and assess its use for planning and control purposes.
- Analyse performance using financial and non-financial information.
- Apply relevant financial reporting standards and corporate governance, ethical and tax principles.
- Prepare information to support short-term decision-making.
- Prepare information to manage working capital.
Candidates who complete this level are awarded with CIMA Diploma in Management Accounting (CIMA Dip MA). Graduates can progress onto the Management level, after which they will become a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA®).
The Operational Level consists of three computer based Objective Tests and one Case Study exam.
The latest pass rates (total exams passed / total exams taken):
- E1 - 84%
- P1 - 54%
- F1 - 80%
- Operational case Study - 59-69%
- CIMA F1
- CIMA E1
- CIMA P1
- CIMA Operational Case Study
CIMA F1
The global pass rate for F1 is about 80%. We recommend self-preparation for this exam.
CIMA E1
The global pass rate for E1 is about 84%. We recommend self-preparation for this exam.
CIMA P1
Timeline:
- 19.11.2025 r. (8:30-14:30 CET)
- 26.11.2025 r. (8:30-14:30 CET)
- 03.12.2025 r. (8:30-14:30 CET)
- 10.12.2025 r. (8:30-14:30 CET)
- 17.12.2025 r. (8:30-14:30 CET)
Format: Live/Online classes
CIMA Operational Case Study
Timeline: Spring 2026
Format: Live/Online classes
Tutors:
Astrid Zakrzewska
Astrid has over 20 years of experience in training in the field of finance and accounting, she was an expert at FS PwC and the CFO of a media corporation. She specializes in trainings in the fields of management accounting, financial and strategic management, having conducted over 25,000 hours of trainings and workshops in Poland and abroad. She has conducted courses preparing for CIMA, ACCA and CIA exams.
CIMA F1 Exam “Financial Reporting”
A. Regulatory environment of financial reporting
B. Financial statements
C. Principles of taxation
D. Managing cash and working capital
CIMA E1 Exam “Managing Finance in a Digital World”
A. Role of the finance function
B. Technology in a digital world
C. Data and information in a digital world
D. Shape and structure of the finance function
E. Finance interacting with the organisation
CIMA P1 Exam “Management Accounting”
A. Cost Accounting for decision and control
B. Budgeting and budgetary control
C. Short term commercial decision making
D. Risk and uncertainty in the short term
- Available on demand throughout the year.
- Taken in Pearson VUE exam centers or from home through online proctoring.
- Computer-based.
- 90 minutes long.
- 60 questions.
- Pass mark – 100 out of 150.
- In general, three exams should take 9 to 12 months.
3 hour long, computer-based, essay-style exam. Case Study exams reflect a real life business scenario,comprising a series of tasks set for students to complete.
Regular price of one module (P1): PLN 2 800 / EUR 640 (excluding VAT)*
Regular price of OCS: PLN 2 800 / EUR 640 (excluding VAT)*
Price includes the following:
- Comprehensive preparatory course for the exam.
- Learning materials.
- MOCK exams.
- Remote tutor support.
*Price does not include any CIMA fees (exam fee, membership fee, annual subscription).
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