
Advance with CIMAOperationalCase Study
And get 1 step closer to becoming a CGMA
What isOCSAll About
and how can we help you prepare and pass

REVISE
Revise E1, P1 and F1 papers, from the Case Study POV

Analyse
Watch the complete preseen and industry analysis videos

Practice
Practice writing from the start! 15 tasks + up to 7 mocks available

Assess
Get your mocks professionally marked, find out where to improve

Pass
Pass your OCS exam with ease using our student pass guarantee
How to study for the OCS exam?
At the Operational level, you play the role of a finance officer.
The capstone Case Study Examination provides a simulated context allowing candidates to demonstrate that they have acquired the required knowledge, skills, techniques and mindset required for that role.
Our innovative study material covers:
- Technical knowledge review
- The complete current present analysis
- Mocks and plenty of tasks for writing practice
Do check the video on the right side to learn how PTA can help you pass your Operational Case Study Exam in May/August 2022 using quality study material which includes practice questions (tasks), mocks and revision kits. Watch the first 3 mins to get an overview of OCS and our packages. The remaining 5 mins show you a detailed presentation of what's included in our packages (Study Material and Online Course).
The Case Study Examination provides a simulated context which allows learners to demonstrate that they have acquired the required knowledge, skills, techniques and mindset for that role. Those six core activities are:
- Prepare costing information for different purposes to meet the needs of management (12-18%)
- Prepare budget information and assess its use for planning and control purposes (17-25%)
- Analyse performance using financial and nonfinancial information (17-25%)
- Apply relevant financial reporting standards and corporate governance, ethical and tax principles (12-18%)
- Prepare information to support short-term decision-making (17-25%)
- Prepare information to manage working capital (7-13%)
Each of those core activities includes sa called "I can statements".
- The examination lasts three hours. A 15-minute tutorial is available before the start of the examination to allow candidates to familiarise themselves with the test driver.
- The examination has four sections (tasks), which are each 45-minutes long. All sections are equally weighted. Candidates may finish a section early and move on to the next but cannot return to previous sections in the time remaining.
- There may be more than one sub-task within each section and an indication of how long to spend on each sub-task will be given to allow candidates to manage their time. If no weighting is given, then candidates should assume that the sub-tasks are equally weighted.
- More than one core activity will normally be assessed in each section/task and the order of core activities and assessment outcomes in the blueprint does not reflect how these might be structured in the examination.
- All core activities will be assessed in each form of the examination in line with the weightings.
- The examination requires constructed, written responses from candidates in the format of a range of business communications (for example, emails, memos, reports and briefing notes).
5
key facts
about the
OCS exam
There are no calculations in the case study exams.
Technical knowledge of the theory from F1, P1 and E1 syllabi will be required.
A balanced answer script is your key to success.
The Pre-Seen will be available before the exam.
There is no escaping the keyboard!
Our OCS Packages
- for May'22 - August'22 Exam Window
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15 x Writing Practice Tasks | ![]() |
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Mocks
- outstanding quality-
£25 / mock
1, 2 or 3 high-standard mock exams
Solutions and marking guide included
Written by Case Study experts
Marking
- that makes a difference -
£45 / mock
Professional mocks marking service
Notes from our Case Study Experts
2-3 days turnaround time
Revisions
- revise OT knowledge like a pro -
£49
3 revision videos covering E1, P1 and F1
Downloadable OCS summary notes
Created from Case Study perspective
GET Your FREE OCS
Study & Exam Materials here
Our OCS Free Package comes with great features, plus instant access to the following materials:

Current Preseen
Access to the selected current pre-seen materials and preparation videos, e.g. a deep dive into your role at the exam.

Mini Mock
3 Practical Tasks with solutions, covering E1, P1 and F1 papers. All carefully prepared for the current OCS preseen.

Immediate access
Get instant and lifetime access to our newest OCS free materials.

Exam simulator
Practise the above mini mock under exam conditions i.e. timed and using the similar word-processor, so you can improve your writing technique.
Sign up for your free OCS Materials
for your FREE package
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We also give you Pass Assurance. Our packages are active until the end of August 2022, but if somehow you don't manage to pass your exam in May or August sitting, don't worry - we will happily prolong your access. Just drop us a note at contact@practicetestsacademy.com
