The Blueprint To Passing The Case Study Exam

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  • 2

    Chapter 2 - The Marking Key & Marking Process

    • 2.1 Learning Outcomes - The Marking Key & Marking Process

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    • 2.2 The 40 Skills Assessment Boxes Across 4 Elements

    • 2.3 Overview Of The Marking Key

    • 2.4 Marking Key For Requirement 1

    • 2.5 Marking Key For Requirement 2

    • 2.6 Marking Key For Requirement 3

    • 2.7 Marking Key For The Executive Summary

    • 2.8 How Well Do You Know The Marking Key?

    • 2.9 Chapter 2 Discussion Forum

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    Chapter 3 - Your Time Plan

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    Chapter 4 - Planning & Using Planning Sheets

    • 4.1 Learning Outcomes - Planning & Using Planning Sheets

    • 4.2 Why Do You Need To Plan Your Report?

    • 4.3 A High Level Review Of Planning

    • 4.4 Planning Sheet For Requirement 1

    • 4.5 Planning Sheet For Requirement 2

    • 4.6 Planning Sheet For Requirement 3

    • 4.7 Discussion Forum

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    Chapter 5 - Advance Information Preparation

    • 5.1 Learning Outcomes - Advance Information Preparation

    • 5.2 Why You Should Do Your Own Advance Information Preparation

    • 5.3 Summarising The Advance Information

    • 5.4 Advance Information - Examples & Blank AI Preparation Templates

    • 5.5 Chapter 5 - Advance Information Discussion Forum

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    Chapter 6 - How To Pass Requirement 1 - Financial Analysis

    • 6.1 Learning Outcomes - Requirement 1

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    • 6.2 How Does The Examiner Test Requirement 1

    • 6.3 The Key Areas Of The Income Statement

    • 6.4 Interpreting The Requirement

    • 6.5 What To Include In Your Numerical Analysis

    • 6.6 Revenue & What To Include

    • 6.7 Gross Profit & What To Include

    • 6.8 Operating Profit / EBITDA / PBT / PAT & What To Include

    • 6.9 Cash Flows / Working Capital / Net Cash & What To Include

    • 6.10 What Constitutes 'Applying Judgement' In Requirement 1

    • 6.11 The Twist In Requirement 1

    • 6.12 How To Write A Good Conclusion

    • 6.13 How To Write A Good Recommendation

    • 6.14 Avoiding The Common Requirement 1 Traps

    • 6.15 Chapter 6 Discussion Forum

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    Chapter 7 - How To Pass Requirement 2 - Financial Data Analysis

    • 7.1 Learning Outcomes - Requirement 2

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    • 7.2 How Does The Examiner Test Requirement 2

    • 7.3 Interpreting The Requirement

    • 7.4 What To Include In Your Appendix & How To Structure It

    • 7.5 How To Construct Your Appendix 2 Whilst Reading The Exhibits

    • 7.6 Assumptions & How To Use Professional Scepticism

    • 7.7 Selecting The Assumptions To Challenge

    • 7.8 Wider Business Issues within Requirement 2

    • 7.9 The Discussion Area & What To Include

    • 7.10 Other Issues Asked By The Examiner

    • 7.11 What Constitutes 'Applying Judgement' In Requirement 2

    • 7.12 How To Write A Good Conclusion

    • 7.13 How To Write A Good Recommendation

    • 7.14 Avoiding The Common Requirement 2 Traps

    • 7.15 Chapter 7 Discussion Forum

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    Chapter 8 - How To Pass Requirement 3

    • 8.1 Learning Outcomes - Requirement 3

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    • 8.2 How Does The Examiner Test Requirement 3

    • 8.3 Interpreting The Requirement

    • 8.4 What To Include In Your Appendix & How To Structure It

    • 8.5 How To Generate Ideas From The Exam Paper

    • 8.6 Fallback Methods To Help Generate Ideas

    • 8.7 Wider Business Issues In Requirement 3

    • 8.8 What Constitutes 'Applying Judgement' In Requirement 3

    • 8.9 Identifying The Ethical & Business Trust Issues

    • 8.10 How To Write A Good Conclusion

    • 8.11 How To Write A Good Recommendation

    • 8.12 Avoiding The Common Requirement 3 Traps

    • 8.13 Chapter 8 Discussion Forum

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    Chapter 9 - How To Pass Ethics & Business Trust

    • 9.1 Learning Outcomes - Executive Summary

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    • 9.2 Where & How Are Ethical & Business Trust Issues Examined

    • 9.3 Summarising The Ethical & Business Trust Issues

    • 9.4 Analysing The Impact Of The Ethical

    • 9.5 Concluding On The Ethical & Business Trust Issues

    • 9.6 Developing Recommendations On Ethical & Business Trust Issues

    • 9.7 Dealing With The Less Obvious Ethical & Business Trust Issues

    • 9.8 Chapter 9 Discussion Forum

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    Chapter 10 - How To Pass The Executive Summary

    • 10.1 Learning Outcomes - Ethics & Business Trust

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    • 10.2 The Layout Of The Marking Key & Recent Changes To The Executive Summary Element

    • 10.3 Generating The Executive Summary From Requirement 1

    • 10.4 Generating The Executive Summary From Requirement 2

    • 10.5 Generating The Executive Summary From Requirement 3

    • 10.6 Avoiding The Typical Traps Of The Executive Summary

    • 10.6 Chapter 10 Discussion Forum

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    Chapter 11 - The Correct Writing Style

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    Chapter 12 - On The Day Contingencies

    • 12.1 Learning Outcomes - Exam Day Contingency Plans

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    • 12.2 Strategies For Dealing With Problems in Requirement 1

    • 12.2 Strategies For Dealing With Problems In Requirement 2

    • 12.3 Strategies For Dealing With Problems In Requirement 3

    • 12.4 Strategies For Dealing With Problems With Executive Summary

    • 12.5 Chapter 12 Discussion Forum