cima case study dates 2024

• FI Learn Login

CIMA Dates & Deadlines

Whether you’re a student preparing for exams, a professional planning to start studying CIMA/CGMA, or an employer supporting your staff’s CIMA/CGMA journey, this guide aims to provide you with up-to-date information on exam registration deadlines, exam dates, course dates, and other important milestones.

• 18 April 2024

CIMA students will be familiar with the complexities of the CIMA calendar. After Certificate level, there are 3 Objective Test (OT) exams at each level, followed by a Case Study Exam, each with its own deadlines at key points in the exam sitting cycle. A missed course start date or exam entry deadline can throw even the most meticulously planned study schedule off track.  Use this guide to stay on track towards achieving your goals, plan ahead and keep up to date with important deadlines.

Objective Tests (OT’s)

📅Course start dates:   All year round!

Unlike Case Study exams, exams for Objective Test modules do not follow an exam sitting cycle. Therefore, you can book ObjectiveTest exams at various dates all year round. Likewise, you’ll find that FI courses for Objective Test exams start all year round, online and in local study centres. You can also study on-demand via FI Online . Planning and preparation are key to getting the result you want on the big day. Find tips on preparing for your exam below:

🔍 10 Exam preparation mistakes to avoid 🔍 Dealing with exam nerves

May 2024 Case Study Exam Sitting

📖 May Case Study course dates:  06th April – 25th April 2024

Courses for the May Case Study exams start in April and will run throughout the month. Spaces are limited, so we would recommend booking as soon as possible to secure your place. Can’t make these dates?  Study on-demand with FI Online instead.

🔍 What happens on a Case Study course?

🔔 May E xam entry deadlines:

Operational: 23/04/24 | Management: 30/04/24 | Strategic: 08/05/24

📅 May   Exam Week:

Operational: 0 8-10 May  | Management: 15-17 May   | Strategic: 22-24 May

Planning and preparation are key to getting the result you want on the big day. Find tips on preparing for your exam below:

🔍 10 Exam preparation mistakes to avoid

🔍 Dealing with exam nerves

🔍 Case Study Exams: What’s the examiner looking for?

📅 Exam Results Day:  

Operational Level: 27/06/24 | Management Level: 04/07/24 | Strategic Level: 11/07/24

August 2024 Case Study Exam Sitting

📖 August Case Study course dates:  03rd July – 25th July 2024

Courses for the August Case Study exams start in July and will run throughout the month. Spaces are limited, so we would recommend booking as soon as possible to secure your place. Can’t make these dates?  Study on-demand with FI Online instead.

🔔 August Exa m entry deadlines:

Operational: 23/07/24 | Management: 30/07/24 | Strategic: 06/08/24

📅 August   Exam Week:

Operational: 07-09 August  | Management: 14-16 August   | Strategic: 21-23 August

Operational Level: 26/09/24 | Management Level: 03/10/24 | Strategic Level: 10/10/24

November 2024 Case Study Exam Sitting

📖 November Case Study course dates:  27th September – 24th October 2024

Courses for the November Case Study exams start in September and will run throughout October. Spaces are limited, so we would recommend booking as soon as possible to secure your place. Can’t make these dates?  Study on-demand with FI Online instead.

🔔 November Exa m entry deadlines:

Operational: 22/10/24 | Management: 29 /10/24 | Strategic: 05/11/24

📅  November Exam Week:

Operational: 06-08 November  | Management: 13-15 November   | Strategic: 20-22 November

Operational Level: 02 /01/25 | Management Level: 09/01/25 | Strategic Level: 09 /01/25

Quick links: Studying CIMA at FI | Book CIMA courses now | Study Centres | Online Courses

We wish you the best of luck with your studies. Remember to balance your study time with some fun and relaxation too.

Considering starting your ACCA studies? Find more useful articles below:

Experience a CIMA online course before you buy it.

Guidance to help you add structure to your CIMA studies.

SHARE THIS ARTICLE

• Privacy Overview
• Necessary Cookies
• Analytics Cookies
• Additional Cookies
• Cookie Policy

This website uses cookies to enable the proper functioning of the shopping basket features, to analyse site performance in order to improve your experience on our website, to collect data for ads personalisation and measurement and to share with third-party tools. For more information, please see our  Cookie & Privacy Policy .

This website uses cookies to enable proper functioning of shopping cart features, to analyse site performance and to share with third-party social media and advertising partners for marketing and remarketing purposes.

If you disable these cookies the Book Now section will not be able to function properly, and you will need to enableor disable cookies again every time you visit the site.

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous information such as the number of visitors to the site, and the most popular pages. Keeping these cookies enabled helps us to improve our website and your experience of using it.

Please enable Strictly Necessary Cookies first so that we can save your preferences!

We also use cookies to share information about your use of the site with our social media and advertising partners - including Google, Facebook and LinkedIn - who may combine it with other information you’ve provided to them or that they have collected from your use of their services. By placing cookies on your device, third-party vendors can also show you adverts on websites across the internet, based on your past visits and use of our site. Cookies used for these purposes have expiry dates ranging from 1 day to 2 years. We may also use cookies to follow-up with you by email or other channels if you have abandoned your basket before checking out in order to see if we can assist with any problems you might have had in making your booking.

Read more about our Privacy & Cookie Policy

• Notice Board
• Study Methods
• Pass Assured
• Human Resources
• Marketing Management
• Management Assistant
• Business Management
• Short Courses
• Certificate Level

Operational Level

Management level, strategic level.

• Finance Leadership Programme - FLP
• Fundamentals of Business Economics
• Fundamentals of Management Accounting
• Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
• Fundamentals of Ethics, Corporate Governance and Business Law

Upcoming Courses

2024 cima exam dates.

January 10, 2024

Planning to write in 2024? Having a deadline to work towards when completing your studies will greatly improve your chances of passing. Make a note of which exam you plan to write and use that date as a marker for your preparations.

We've compiled a list of important CIMA exam dates to assist you in getting ready.

Objective Tests

Objective Tests can be taken on-demand and are available to sit all year round. You will need to complete an Objective Test for all E, P, F subjects, as well as any Certificate Level subjects. 

2024 CIMA Case Study Exam Timetable

February 2024 cima exam dates.

• Exam entry opening – August 2nd, 2023
• Exam entry closing – January 23rd, 2024
• Pre-seen material released – September 15th, 2023
• Exam dates -February 7th to 9th, 2024
• Results published -March 28th, 2024
• Exam entry opening – August 3rd, 2023
• Exam entry closing – January 30th, 2024
• Pre-seen material released – September 22nd, 2023
• Exam dates – February 14th to 16th to 2024
• Results published – April 4th, 2024
• Exam entry opening – August 9th, 2023
• Exam entry closing – February 6th, 2024
• Pre-seen material released – September 29th, 2023
• Exam dates – February 21st to 23rd, 2024
• Results published – April 11th, 2024

May 2024 CIMA Exam Dates

• Exam entry opening – October 18th, 2023
• Exam entry closing – April 23rd, 2024
• Pre-seen material released – March 22nd, 2024
• Exam dates – May 8th to 10th, 2024
• Results published – June 27th, 2024
• Exam entry opening – October 25th, 2023
• Exam entry closing – April 30th, 2024
• Pre-seen material released – March 27th, 2024
• Exam dates – May 15th to 17th, 2024
• Results published – July 4th, 2024
• Exam entry opening – November 1st, 2023
• Exam entry closing – May 8th, 2024
• Pre-seen material released – April 5th, 2024
• Exam dates – May 22nd to 24th, 2024
• Results published – July 11th, 2024

August 2024 CIMA Exam Dates

• Exam entry opening – January 24th, 2024
• Exam entry closing – July 23rd, 2024
• Exam dates – August 7th to 9th, 2024
• Results published – September 26th, 2024
• Exam entry opening – January 31st, 2024
• Exam entry closing – July 30th, 2024
• Exam dates – August 14th to 16th, 2024
• Results published – October 3rd, 2024
• Exam entry opening – February 7th, 2024
• Exam entry closing – August 6th, 2024
• Exam dates – August 21st to 23rd, 2024
• Results published – October 10th, 2024

November 2024 CIMA Exam Dates

• Exam entry opening – April 24th, 2024
• Exam entry closing – October 22nd, 2024
• Pre-seen material released – September 20th, 2024
• Exam dates – November 6th to 8th, 2024
• Results published – January 2nd, 2025
• Exam entry opening – May 1st, 2024
• Exam entry closing – October 29th, 2024
• Pre-seen material released – September 27th, 2024
• Exam dates – November 13th to 15th, 2024
• Results published – January 9th, 2025
• Exam entry opening – May 8th, 2024
• Exam entry closing – November 5th, 2024
• Pre-seen material released – October 4th, 2024
• Exam dates – November 20th to 22nd, 2024

Need help registering for an exam or getting started with the CIMA qualification? We're here for that too!

Complete the form below, select 'CIMA', and one of our friendly Student Advisors will be in touch to assist you. 

Email Address

Contact number

Select Institute

  I would like to receive course related updates, news and promotional information from IBTC.

Please note that it can take up to 2 working days to receive an answer.

Related Articles

2024 CIMA Exam Dates (Semester 2)

The first half of 2024 flew by - but don't worry! You can still write your CIMA exams this year. We've compiled a list of the remaining CIMA exam dates to assist you in getting ready. Make a note of which exam you plan to write and use that date as a marker for your preparations.

When Is The Best Time To Start FLP?

“What is the best time of year to start CIMA’s Finance Leadership Programme (FLP)?” This is one of the most common questions we receive from students when trying to plan their studies. While you can enrol in the FLP programme year-round, not all start dates are created equal. Here is why choosing the right start date can have a huge impact on your FLP subscription.

5 Tips for CIMA Case Study Exams

Preparing for the CIMA Case Study Exams can be a daunting task. As future management accountants, you need to showcase not only your knowledge of the syllabus but also your ability to apply this knowledge in real-world scenarios. Here are five essential tips that can help you excel in your upcoming CIMA case study exams.

Get started

The secret to getting ahead is getting started.

100% Secure

© 2024 International Business Training College | Level 2 B-BBEE Supplier

How much does it cost? Find out how much it costs to study CIMA, remembering to take in to account your registration, annual subscription and exam fees along with costs associated with your preferred study method.

Every purchase you make from the AICPA & CIMA is safe and secure. We also guarantee 100% customer satisfaction on most of our products. If you’re not satisfied with your purchase, please contact us.

To start the return process, please contact us first. View all products eligible for refunds .

This site is brought to you by the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, the global voice of the accounting and finance profession, founded by the American Institute of CPAs and The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.

CA Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

CIMA Exam Dates

Here we present the CIMA exam dates for 2022/2023 in an easy-to-understand way. Accelerate your CIMA journey with award-winning courses from VIVA.

It's always a good idea to plan ahead as early as possible, and especially so when studying for a challenging professional qualification like CIMA. However, the official CIMA exam dates can be a little tricky to find and navigate.

So we have created a simple guide for you here, where you can browse all the important CIMA exam dates and details over the coming 12 months.

A few provisional points before we get to the exam dates themselves:

• Note that there are only set exam dates for the CIMA Case Study exams. The Objective Test exams can be taken at any point throughout the year, contingent on opening dates and hours for official exam centres
• Since 2019, CIMA has changed slightly the structure of the Case Study exams. Previously there was a new pre-seen released for each exam window (i.e. one for February, one for May, one for August etc). Now, one pre-seen covers two exam windows. So the pre-seen released ahead of the November exam also covers the following February's exam. And the pre-seen released for the May exam also applies to the following August's exam.
• Don't forget to register for your CIMA Case Study exam! Be very aware of the deadlines for registering for each CIMA exam window (see below). Students often forget this one.

1. CIMA Exam Dates 2022/2023

Below you can find a simple table with the exam dates for each window over the next 12 months or so. These are the dates when you can actually sit the exams. If you need to locate an official CIMA exam centre, you can find more information here.

Note that these date ranges are inclusive. So for example, it says "10-12 November", that means you can sit the exam on the 10th, on the 11th, or on the 12th.

Typically the dates fall on a Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. But be sure to double-check, taking into account your local time-zone and how this might affect you.

2. Pre-seen Release Dates

Several weeks before each Case Study exam takes place, CIMA releases the pre-seen document to students. The pre-seen is the document that introduces you to the company and industry that is the focus of the case study. It includes lots of important information that you will be expected to use on the day of your exam to help write your answers.

Usually, you can find the pre-seen document available for download on CIMA's website on the official pre-seen release date (listed below). You can find the most recent pre-seen available for download here.

3. Exam Entry Closing Dates

As mentioned above, this is one that students often forget, or forget to check ahead of time! Be sure to register as early as you can.

Of course, it's important to bear in mind that you cannot register for your Case Study exam until you have officially passed all of the corresponding Objective Test exams at that level (this doesn't necessarily apply to all students, as some students may have been granted exemptions from certain Objective Test exams, e.g. Gateway students for the MCS).

If you are sitting all of the Objective Test exams for that level, you need to factor this into your planning. "Can I realistically have all my Objective Test exams passed by the closing date for the Case Study exam?". An important question to consider!

4. Dates when Exam Results are Released

Important to know the exam results dates, if only to ensure that you time set aside to distract yourself from the nerves/excitement/anticipation in the preceding hours!

Students often ask "but at what time does CIMA release the exam results!?" I'm afraid to say that this one is a bit unpredictable! Sometimes it's literally within seconds of the clock striking midnight (UK time) on the date in question. Other times, students need to wait until later in the morning or even early afternoon to get their results.

That's ultimately at CIMA's discretion, and unfortunately VIVA has no inside knowledge on that particular aspect of CIMA! (... although we're certain we have plenty of insight on others!).

You will typically find your CIMA exam results on your CIMA account, on the CIMA website. So make sure you have your log in credentials ready to go, and your finger hovering over the refresh button...

5. Exam booked? Where to start studying

Now this is going to sound biased, but... VIVA is the place to start! But we say it with good reason. VIVA is an award-winning tuition provider , a certified CIMA learning partner, and a pioneer in terms of delivering premium online learning at a fraction of the cost of traditional institutions.

But don't worry, we're not trying to just sell, sell, sell! You can start learning for your Case Study exam entirely for free , immediately.

We have 2 hours of free pre-seen analysis for every case study exam/window. You can find these free lectures on our YouTube channel here.

We also have tonnes of useful free exam guides and articles in our Knowledge Centre . For example, this extensive guide on how to write a Case Study exam answer here.

If you're impressed by this and want to really nail your exam, then you can explore our award-winning online courses here.

We hope you found this guide useful. If you have any questions, feel free to drop us a message in our chatbox to the bottom right of your screen (or email us at [email protected]).

A huge good luck from the entire VIVA team!

Like to explore how VIVA can help you with your CIMA studies?

Be the first to find out when we release new CIMA resources.

Related resources

Other resources that may be of interest to you.