Exam guides for every CIMA Paper

The Vertex Knowledge Base is a free library of ACCA and CIMA exam guides. Each guide explains what a paper covers, the current syllabus, the exam format and how to prepare — so you can plan your studies before you enrol on a course.

ACCA guides cover Foundations (FA1, MA1, FA2, MA2), Applied Knowledge (BT, MA, FA), Applied Skills (LW, PM, TX, FR, AA, FM) and Strategic Professional (SBL, SBR, AFM, APM, ATX, AAA). CIMA guides cover Certificate (BA1–BA4), Operational (E1, P1, F1), Management (E2, P2, F2) and Strategic (E3, P3, F3).

Every knowledge base page covers the paper overview, who it is for, the full syllabus areas, exam format and timing, where the paper sits on the qualification pathway, study tips and frequently asked questions.

Yes. The exam guides are free to browse. If you want structured tuition, question practice and tutor support after reading a guide, you can enrol on the matching Vertex ACCA or CIMA course.

ACCA runs Foundations, Applied Knowledge, Applied Skills and Strategic Professional. CIMA runs Certificate, then Operational, Management and Strategic, each with Enterprise, Performance and Finance pillar papers. Use the filters on this page to jump to the papers for the qualification and level you are studying.

Read the guide first to understand the syllabus and exam. Then take the matching Vertex course for video tuition, exam-standard practice and tutor support. Each guide links to the relevant course where one is available.