Professional Accountancy COURSES

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

Overview

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Download CIMA Brochure January - May 2013


Why Choose DBS for your CIMA Studies?

  • "Learning Through Partnership (LTP) Quality Partner” is the highest status of tuition provider recognition granted by CIMA. DBS is the longest standing Irish LTP Quality Partner in Ireland and now the only one to offer the full Professional suite of papers.
  • DBS has been offering CIMA tuition in Ireland longer than any other tuition provider and remain committed to the provision of CIMA education in this country
    The CIMA lecturing team have a combined 85 years experience teaching their respective paper specialism.
  • The course structure at DBS is designed to maximise your opportunity to pass the exam first time.
  • Kaplan’s CIMA study materials are the only study materials approved and endorsed by CIMA.
  • The style of teaching which students experience on our CIMA programme is uniquely student centred and focused on getting you through the qualification.
  • You will receive personal student support during your studies from the dedicated lecturing team and student support team.
  • A state-of-the-art learning environment is made available to you 7 days per week in the heart of the city centre
  • Exclusive discounts are available on tuition packages. Re-sit students can also get a 50% discount on complete courses.*
  • Providing professional accountancy tuition for over 38 years, thousands of students have passed accountancy examinations in DBS, with over 960 students achieving examination placings at national and worldwide levels.
  • Kaplan Financial at DBS is part of Kaplan Inc., the education division of the Washington Post Company. Kaplan Financial train over 48,000 Professional Accountancy students in 28 centres throughout the UK and overseas
  • Kaplan Financial at DBS……builds futures one success story at a time

Enrol now for January - May Tuition. If you have any queries please don't hesitate to contact the Admissions Office directly on 01 4177500


*Discount Terms and Conditions
1. Course fees must be paid in full on enrolment on the first night of class. If full fees are not paid by this date all discounts will be forfeited and fees will revert to the standard list price.
2. To avail of the 50% re-sit discount, students must submit their official CIMA transcript of results. 
3. The offer does not apply to any courses booked before June 1st 2012 or deferred courses from previous terms.
4. The above offer applies to individual students and cannot be combined with other student bookings or corporate discounts.
5. If your situation has not been covered by the above terms please contact us for clarification.

Timetables

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CIMA Timetables for January -  May 2013
 

Operational Level

E1 Enterprise Operations - Timetable
P1 Performance Operations - Timetable
F1 Financial Operations - Timetable

Managerial Level

E2 Enterprise Management - Timetable
P2 Performance Management - Timetable
F2 Financial Management - Timetable

Strategic Level

E3 Enterprise Strategy - Timetable
P3 Performance Strategy - Timetable
F3 Financial Strategy - Timetable

Professional Competence Level

T4 Top CIMA - Timetable



*Please note timetables are provisional and may be subject to change. Please check back for updates before courses start. 

Do not hesitate to contact us directly on 01 4177500 should you wish to discuss your study options for the next examination session.

 

Lecturers

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At DBS our CIMA lecturing team have over 74 YEARS CIMA LECTURING EXPERIENCE and have taught 227 PRIZEWINNERS and placings

Ian Browne, DipPA, BAAF, MBS, ACMA, CGMA

Paper Specialist: Paper P1  

Ian is a strategic financial planning consultant with over 15 years experience working for SME's and multinational companies. This allows him to bring interesting real world examples to his lectures. He places a huge importance on making the link between the course syllabus and the exam papers. As a previous CIMA exam prizewinner he seeks to assist and advise students on how to realise their full potential in their exams.


James Browne FCCA; Dip IFR, Adv Dip (T & D)

DBS Professional Course Director       Paper Specialist: Paper P2

James has nearly 20 years lecturing experience in the areas of Management Accounting and Financial Reporting. As a qualified accountant, James strives to include a strong practical emphasis reflecting his wide ranging experience from public practice to multinational industry. James’ students have achieved over 35 prize-winner positions and placings however his focus is always on making sure as many students as possible achieve that "magic 50%" to pass the professional exams. James has been an Examiner in Management Accounting with one of the Irish Professional Accountancy Bodies and has authored a professional textbook in the area of Management Accounting. James has also acted as the "Email a Tutor" consultant on behalf of CIMA providing advice and guidance on exam approach and syllabus contents to CIMA students worldwide.
 

Noel Ryan, ACMA

Paper Specialist: Paper P3                                  25 Prize-winners

Noel is a Business Designer who has over 20 years Accountancy, IT and Business experience within multinational companies. This enables him to bring real life case studies and working knowledge into his lectures, to assist students in gaining a strong and comprehensive understanding of the P3 syllabus. From the very first lecture there is an examination focus mapped out in a clear work plan.

David Taylor, MSc (Education and Training)

Paper Specialist: Paper E1 & E2                            55 Prize-winners

David, who holds a Master’s Degree in Education and Training, is currently employed as a HR Manager with a large pharmaceutical company. Previously, David worked as a management consultant and has wide experience in national and multinational organisations. He has lectured with DBS for a number of years in the areas of Management and Organisational Development. David uses his knowledge and experience to make his classes very practical and interactive, along with ensuring that students understand the application of the topics covered.

Gerry Fahy, FCCA, CPA DipIFRS

Paper Specialist: Paper E3, F1 & F2                     89 Prize-winners

Originally from a banking and finance background Gerry has spent over 20 years working in the Financial Services sector and brings extensive knowledge and application to his classes. He has lectured on various ACCA, CIMA, Undergraduate Degree and Institute of Bankers’ programmes with DBS since 1997. He is dedicated to providing high quality courses and has developed a reputation for his examination-focused material.

Marcus McInerney, BComm, FCCA

Paper Specialist: Paper F3                                    27 Prize-winners

Marcus is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) who has been lecturing in DBS for the last 12 years in the areas of Finance, Risk Management and Strategic Financial Management. Marcus works in Treasury and specialises in providing Risk Management solutions to Corporate and Institutional Treasurers. Combining 20 years Banking and Financial markets experience with 16 years lecturing, results in lively lectures filled with real life examples and anecdotes.

Tuition Options

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 PLATINUM TUITION PROGRAMME:
 

TUITION + REVISION + QBR = CIMA EXAM SUCCESS

Students choosing the Platinum programme, our most popular and effective tuition package will receive a comprehensive set of learning tools to help guide them to CIMA exam success.

Exam Focused Lecture Notes

  • Specifically written by our experienced team of lecturers, these notes provide essential coverage of the syllabus in a clear, concise and exam friendly format
  • Structured learning schedule Examination technique

Manual & Study Material

The core manual gives:

  • Comprehensive syllabus coverage
  • Diagrammatic chapter summaries
  • Illustrations and exercises to reinforce knowledge
Exam Kit

This practical revision tool includes:

  • Past CIMA exam questions and official answers
  • The Examiners report from previous sittings
  • Tips on answering exam questions
Pocket Notes

This is a useful pocket sized booklet designed as a summary of important and key points of each subject area presented in a clear and concise format for easy revision

En Gage
  • An online integrated learning tool that gives students access to:
  • The contents of the complete study text, anytime anywhere
  • Additional online testing

Homework/Progress Testing

  • From your very first class you will have the opportunity to attempt a number of past exam questions chosen by your lecturer which will be corrected by one of our experienced team of CIMA markers. This is a very effective way to monitor your own progress throughout the course and identify areas which require further study.

Revision

  • Three full day Revision sessions are spread over the duration of the course, allowing you to review topics as per the structured learning schedule.
  • Apply knowledge to exam style questions under lecturer guidance.
  • This gives you the opportunity to highlight topics needing further study.

Mock Exam

  • At the end of each course, you will be given the opportunity to sit a mock exam. Your time management skills are critical to your exam success, so the mock exam is an essential part of each course

Question Based Revision (QBR)

  • In one of these highly intensive sessions you’ll practice exam standard questions under timed conditions for a whole day and practise your exam technique... something you won't be able to do at home.
  • A team of experienced markers are onsite who will immediately mark each of your answers and will provide specific feedback on individual areas of weakness, to allow you to take swift corrective action. Our students consistently rate the QBR day as a highly effective revision tool.
 Other Tuition Packages available:
 GOLD PROGRAMME:
  • Tuition
  • Revision
  • Progress Test
  • Mock exam
  • Study manual & materials
 PLATINUM REVISON PROGRAMME:
  • Revision
  • QBR
  • Mock exam
  • Revision manual & materials
 GOLD REVISION PROGRAMME:
  • Revision
  • Mock exam
  • Revision manual & materials

 

 

Prizewinners

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DBS Prize-winners May 2012 examinations  


Name

Paper
 

Irish Placing

Catherine Thornton  E1 Enterprise Operations
Joint 1st in Ireland  
Ciara McKeaney   E1 Enterprise Operations
 3nd in Ireland
Carina Deegan Sankaren P1 Performance Operations 2nd in Ireland 
Brian Gallagher
P1 Performance Operations
 Joint 5th in Ireland 
Olumuyiwa Farayibi P1 Performance Operations
 Joint 9th in Ireland 
Catherine Thornton  P1 Performance Operations
 Joint 9th in Ireland
Olumuyiwa Farayibi
 F1 Financial Operations
 Joint 6th in Ireland 
Martin Kerata  F1 Financial Operations Joint 9th in Ireland
Lisa McMahon F1 Financial Operations
Joint 9th in Ireland
Mark Mercer 
 E2 Enterprise Management
1st in Ireland &
2nd Worldwide
Darragh Quinn  E2 Enterprise Management
2nd in Ireland 
Brian Smyth E2 Enterprise Management
 4th in Ireland
Danielle Nolan 
 E2 Enterprise Management
 Joint 5th in Ireland
Denis Barry  E2 Enterprise Management
 Joint 5th in Ireland
Mark Farrell 
E2 Enterprise Management
Joint 7th in Ireland
Mark Mercer F2 Financial Management
1st in Ireland  
Philip Browne  F2 Financial Management
 Joint 2nd in Ireland  
Diarmuid Cowhie  F2 Financial Management
 Joint 6th in Ireland 
Shane Smith 
 F2 Financial Management
 Joint 6th in Ireland  
Ronan Bernie  F2 Financial Management
 Joint 8th in Ireland  
Olivia Naughton  E3 Enterprise Strategy
 4th in Ireland
Ian Browne  E3 Enterprise Strategy
 Joint 5th in Ireland  
Brian Smyth 
 E3 Enterprise Strategy
 Joint 9th in Ireland 
Olivia Naughton 
P3 Performance Strategy
1st in Ireland &
1st Worldwide
Olivia Naughton F3 Financial Strategy
 Joint 7th in Ireland  
James Daly 
 F3 Financial Strategy
 Joint 9th in Ireland  
Sandra Milasa F3 Financial Strategy
 Joint 9th in Ireland
Sally-Ann Tucker  T4 Part B Case Study Exam
 Joint 6th in Ireland  
Irune Irzabal Bengoa  T4 Part B Case Study Exam
Joint 10th in Ireland

  
  

Fees

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Buy 3 complete Platinum courses, get a 50% discount on 3rd course*
Re-sit students can also get a 50% discount on complete course*

  Platinum Programme
(Incl. Tuition, Revisions,
QBR, Progress Test, Mock Exam,
Study Manuals & Materials)
Gold Programme (Incl.
Evening Tuition, Revisions,
Progress Test, Mock Exam,
Study Manuals & Materials)
Platinum Revision Package (Incl. Revisions, QBR,
Mock Exam, Revision
Manual & Materials)
Gold Revision Package (Inc.
Revision, Mock
Exam, Revision
Manual & Materials)

Operational Level

E1 Enterprise Operations
 
 €560
 €495
 €285
 €215
P1 Performance Operations
 €560
 €495 
 €285 
 €215
F1 Financial Operations
 €560
 €495 
 €285 
 €215

Management Level

E2 Enterprise Management 
 €560
 €495 
 €285
 €215
P2 Performance Management 
 €560
 €495 
 €285
 €215
F2 Financial Management 
 €560  €495 
 €285
 €215

Strategic Level

E3 Enterprise Strategy 
 €650
 €590 
 €300
 €240
P3 Performance Strategy 
 €650
 €590 
 €300
 €240
F3 Financial Strategy 
 €650
 €590 
 €300
 €240

TOPCIMA

 
T4 Test of Professional Competence in Management Accounting  n/a  €590  n/a  n/a



*Discount Terms and Conditions
1. Course fees must be paid in full on enrolment on the first night of class. If full fees are not paid by this date all discounts will be forfeited and fees will revert to the standard list price.
2. To avail of the 50% re-sit discount, students must submit their official CIMA transcript of results. 
3. The offer does not apply to any courses booked before June 1st 2012 or deferred courses from previous terms.
4. The above offer applies to individual students and cannot be combined with other student bookings or corporate discounts.
5. If your situation has not been covered by the above terms please contact us for clarification.

BACK TO COURSES

CIMA Prizewinners

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Congratulations to all our CIMA students who received successful results in the May 2012 examination sitting. 29 Top Ten placings in Ireland were awarded to students including 1st and 2nd in the World Prizes for Olivia Naughton and Mark Mercer respectively. Olivia's achievement was in P3 Performance Strategy and Mark's was in paper E2 Enterprise Management, sat by 4,837 students worldwide.

Contact us

Contact us

The Admissions Office
Dublin Business School
13/14 Aungier Street
Dublin 2, Ireland
T: + 353 (0) 1 4177500
F: + 353 (0) 1 4177543
E: admissions@dbs.ie 

MEET OUR STUDENTS

"Thanks a million to all the lecturers and staff in DBS at CIMA Strategy level. I just got my exam results and passed first time of sitting all three, happy days! The lecturers steered me in the right direction for success. Classes were very engaging with relevant issues of the day to make them topical. All the staff and lecturers were extremely passionate, helpful and considerate. Although the content can be quiet heavy the classes were kept interesting with good bouts of humour.
 
Also if anyone is going to study E3 with Gerry Fahy one massive tip is when he gives out his study plan follow it from the start. He has his course down to a tee! The exam was really tough but Gerry had supplied the vocabulary and acumen to allow me to get 63% and we had some great craic in class. Thanks also to Marcus McInerney with F3 for making a very tricky subject come to life by great examples and humour. Another man with a faultless class experience. My heart is still beating thanks to your exam day techniques! A solid and great mention for Noel Ryan with P3. Thanks Noel as you have a tough job with P3 as it is the one subject of the three that all students find it hard to engage with. You managed to put my mind at ease and were very approachable always. I got a solid 58% and couldn't believe it as this was the one I was most concerned about. Noel we had some great discussions in class some of which got me some very relevant points in the exam.
 
I can't recommend the team or the courses enough at DBS . Everyone involved helped to provide a great educational experience. The words that I most associate with DBS are professional, quality, engaging, informative and helpful.  All the best and onward to T4!"

Ian Browne, CIMA Strategic Level  13/07/2012