[ikamarakay]

@ikamarakay said:
No, just questions 1 & 2, but strongly believe i was thorough.I linked every point to each case objectives and specific situation.

I also strongly believe that my calculations for EVA, ROCE, TSR , Inventory days and Receivable days were impeccable. Comments and evaluation of each were linked to the specific case objectives ( Primary, secondary and other desirable features) and case specific circumstances.

I only hope i make it this time as this is my 3rd attempt.

[ikamarakay]

@jennie1984 said:
Definitely possible if you nailed those. I could spent lots longer on question 1 but moved on with 1.5 hours to go

No, just questions 1 & 2, but strongly believe i was thorough.I linked every point to each case objectives and specific situation.

[ikamarakay]

Again is it possible to scrap a pass by just completing questions 1 & 2 ?

[ikamarakay]

Is it possible to scrap a pass by completing just Questions 1 & 2.

[ikamarakay]

Q1 (i). Performance & Performance Measurements Evaluation based on ROI, RI and the case

Q1(ii) BGC Matrix as a Performance Management tool in general and case specifically

Q1(iii) Management Information System generally but may link to case were applicable

Q2 Calculation and Evaluation of appropriate Performance Measures (The Case)

Q3 Predicting Corporate failure using the Agenti A Score and the problems with such a toll in predicting corporate failure in respect to the case

Performance measurement Evaluation

[ikamarakay]

@jjacca said:
And how did you map the product in BCG matrix Q1a?

I mapped the corded as a cash cow, unusually not needing investment as market was in decline and no point.
I mapped the other two as question marks.
As cordedless had ok market grown and decent relative market share.
The robot was high growth with lower relative market share!
not sure if that was correct!

Exam was extremely lengthy

You might be perfectly right. But i reffered to them as:

Corded Vacuum Cleaner = Cash Cow
Cordless Vacuum Cleaner = Star
Robotic Cordless Vacuum Cleaner = Problem Child

All based on the market share percentage compared to the largest competitor , market position ( Declining, medium growth and high growth) all in table 2 exhibit 1 and the note that followed table 2 exhibit 1.

I also used the note that followed table 2 to highlight the two important external factors that may speed up the development of the electronic car ( Political- government policy to reduce C02 , and Social – life style of consumer)

i only hope that was reasonable and that i had not commuted any duplication of reference by referring to the same evidence twice but for different requirement and purposes .

[ikamarakay]

Yes, i cannot agree more. But in evaluating , which was the professional skill tested ,i think one has to take a position as to which country is more attractive in this case (without recommending) after considering the PESTEL factors given.

To demonstrate evaluation skill, i took a position on the individual PESTEL factors and an overall position after taking a holistic view of my positions on the individual component.
i only hope i took the right approach.

I did not consider the Legal factor though, as i had to move on to the last question which pieces i just extracted and patched-up in one big paragraph due to time from the case background (Introduction) where a lot was said amount JJ the entrepreneur.

[ikamarakay]

i have also recalled that i wroth the same date 3rd November on the front of the answer booklet. Wooooooo!!!!!! Noverber 3rd why ? What a consistent mistake I only hope i will not be penalize.

[ikamarakay]

All where i was suppose to write date, (Reports & Email) i erroneously wrote 3rd November,2019.Would i be penalize for that ?

[ikamarakay]

I pray so too.

Fingers across for pass.

[ikamarakay]

Q1a was for 24 Marks and it involved the utilization of Analytical procedures to assist in the evaluation of Audit risk ( RoMM and DR ) excluding audit risk related to disclosure and goodwill impairment within the case.

Question 1 for 50 Marks was too long to read , plan and put together within 105 minutes even with the best exams techniques.

I agree with most of you that the questions were within reach but too lengthy and time consuming.

I also agree with the technique of moving on. But you cant keep moving on when you yourself know you’ve not done enough to achieve a pass on a question.

Even when you know everything , writing it down does take time.

[ikamarakay]

Hello all, i forgot to write “REPORT” at the top of the report in Q1a but wrote all the other components relation to the format such as :

To:
From:
Date;
Subject :
Introduction

Headings & short paragraphs and Conclusion.
Would i lose any professional mark relating to the format ?

[ikamarakay]

I forgot to write “REPORT” at the top of the report for Q1a ,but wrote all other components in respect of the format such as
To:
From:
Date:
Subject
Introduction
Headings and short paragraphs and
Conclusion.
Would I lose any of the professional marks relating to the format ?

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