Case studies
The Test of Professional Competence in Management Accounting (TOPCIMA) is the final assessment.
You must sit this exam after you have completed all other exams, in line with guidelines produced by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC).
It is based upon a case study and set within a simulated business context.
It is similar to the old management accounting case study exam because:
- The TOPCIMA has no specific syllabus content – material from any part of the syllabus could be relevant.
- The assessment format is the same – we publish preseen material on the website at least six weeks before the exam and give you some unseen material in the exam.
- It is a three hour exam.
- Your answer will be assessed using an assessment matrix – this is published with the pre-seen material before the exam.
In the TOPCIMA exam we assess your competence against a set of specific criteria. By passing this exam you will prove that you have the ability to transfer your strategic and practical knowledge to a ‘real life’ business situation.
