The CGMA Proficiency Guide
Jun 16, 2025
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CGMA Spotlight Topics: Operational Level
Essential exam topics. Expert guidance.
Spotlight Topic: Variances
A breakdown of a real exam task on variances, with analysis and examiner insight.
The task: Understand what was asked
Operational Level Case Study Exam, November 2024 Variant 6, Task 1 (a).
The debrief: How to approach the task
Operational Level Case Study debrief video with Kaplan tutor.
The guidance: What examiners look for
Examiner guidance video: What the examiner is looking for when it comes to technical knowledge.
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