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E1 Objective Test

E1 - Operational Level Level

Preparing for Objective Test exams

0 modules • This section builds your foundation for success in the CIMA Objective Test. You’ll learn how the exam works, the question styles, timing strategies, and how to optimise your study time. Whether you're new or retaking, this phase equips you with the mindset, tools, and approach needed to pass efficiently.

E1 Subject overview

0 modules • Get a clear roadmap of your subject. This section introduces each syllabus area, showing how topics interconnect and why they matter. It also explains how the subject contributes to your role as a management accountant—ideal before diving into detailed theory.

A. Role of the finance function

0 modules • Understand how finance contributes to organisational success. This section explores how the finance team supports decision-making, controls performance, and drives strategy through planning, resource allocation, and risk management.

B. Technology in a digital world

0 modules • Explore how digital tools and systems transform business. Topics include automation, AI, data management, cloud computing, and the ethical implications of emerging tech on business models and finance roles.

C. Data and information in a digital world

0 modules • Learn how to manage and analyse data to generate insights. This section covers data collection, storage, visualisation, and the role of analytics in organisational intelligence and forecasting.

D. Shape and structure of the finance function

0 modules • Study how modern finance departments are structured, including centralised vs decentralised models, business partnering roles, shared services, and outsourcing—highlighting their strategic impact.

E. Finance interacting with the organisation

0 modules • Explore how finance collaborates with departments like HR, marketing, and operations to deliver value. Understand the dynamics of cross-functional relationships and their role in performance delivery.