T4 - Test of Professional Competence in Management Accounting
Overview
The Test of Professional Competence in Management Accounting (formerly TOPCIMA) is the final level of the CIMA qualification and must be taken after successful completion of the full strategic level.
It consists of two parts:
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Initial Professional Development – Work Based Practical Experience You will be asked to prepare and submit a CIMA Career Profile to assess your personal work based practical experience and skills development. |
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Case Study Examination
The examination will test you on the syllabus content of the Strategic level papers mainly as well as the Management and Operational level papers. |
Why T4 with LSBF?
- Highly experienced specialist tutors – our team of CIMA tutors has the key strategic business experience needed to guide you towards success. Rob Wood, Rob Sowerby and David Laws have been teaching TOPCIMA for the last 12 years
- Tried and tested approach – having delivered CIMA exam success to countless students for over a decade
- Comprehensive study materials - written by our expert tutors and included in the course
- Flexible, computer-based mock exams – undertake 3 mock exams, based upon the T4 actual pre-seen material and marked by our tutors, and get feedback on your results and an overview on the T4 group. Take your mock exams at home, the office or in our state-of-the-art computer lab
- Dedicated student service – whether you have a query or want to make a booking, you can contact our specialist T4 support team directly.
This 6 day challenging programme will cover:
- Introduction to the T4 exam – methodology, marking matrix, preparation
- Report techniques
- The professional communication approach
- Analysis of the pre-seen
- Reading time
- Preparation of numerical appendices
- Production of an issue statement
- Planning and brainstorming approaches
- Analysis and recommendation of a proposal
- Analysis and recommendation of a problem
- Preparing ethical analysis
- Dealing with section B
- Three mock exams with one-to-one feedback
Want to speak to the Programme Advisor?
Our programme advisor provides one-to-one advice on all weekdays from 9am until 6pm. Visit us at our campus in Holborn to discuss the programme and how it may benefit you. Alternatively, call us directly on 07931 808151 or leave your details at ksaeiap@LSBF.org.uk.
Minimum entry requirements
- Must be 18 or over
- Proficiency in English and Mathematics is highly advisable
- Holders of a relevant degree or professional qualification may qualify for exemptions*
*We advise you to check your starting point with CIMA before you enrol on the course.
Next Intakes
- Examinations in May 2012
Study Options
Evening
- For six weeks from April 3rd 2012
Day Release
- Wednedays, starting 4th April 2012
Weekend
- 31st March & 15th, 21st, 28th April & 5th, 12th May
Duration
- 6 days (or 12 evenings)
Course Enquires
Email: ksaeiap@LSBF.org.uk
Telephone: 02035351277
