CISI Corporate Finance Technical Foundations CME-5A (UK)
Master corporate finance with our interactive exam prep platform. Covers quantitative analysis, capital structure, business valuations, corporate transactions, and documentation. Fully updated for the latest official curriculum.
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This is a complete exam mastery system for the CISI Corporate Finance Technical Foundations qualification. We've distilled the latest official curriculum into an interactive platform that replaces dense workbooks with targeted, efficient study.
Our system focuses on the areas that carry the heaviest exam weight — Quantitative Analysis (30%) and Capital Structure (22%) — while ensuring comprehensive coverage of valuations, transactions, and documentation.
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Five Full Exam Simulators
50 questions each, mirroring the real 1-hour exam at 70% pass threshold.
- ✓ Standard Balanced Mode: Tests all chapters proportionally.
- ✓ Scenario-Based Mode: Applied calculations and data interpretation.
- ✓ Comprehensive Mastery Mode: Edge cases and advanced concepts.
300+ High-Quality Practice Questions
Crafted to match CISI examiner logic across all five chapters.
- ✓ Covers WACC, CAPM, DCF, P/E, EV/EBITDA calculations.
- ✓ Detailed Step-by-Step Explanations for every answer.
- ✓ Metrics to track speed and accuracy improvements.
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Your private mentor trained on the entire Corporate Finance syllabus.
- ✓ Instant clarification of complex formulas and ratios.
- ✓ 24/7 Availability during your study sessions.
- ✓ Plain-English explanations of technical concepts.
Rapid-Recall Flashcards
40 cards covering all five chapters with essential exam facts.
- ✓ Key formulas: NPV, IRR, WACC, Gordon Growth Model.
- ✓ Critical thresholds and definitions.
- ✓ Mobile-ready for study on the go.
High-Yield Cheat Sheets
25 essential items distilled from the entire workbook.
- ✓ All key formulas with worked examples.
- ✓ Ratios, thresholds, and definitions in one view.
- ✓ Designed for rapid review before your exam.
Syllabus
Module 1: Quantitative Analysis for Corporate Finance 15 marks
Financial statements, ratio analysis, DCF, NPV, IRR, and statistical measures. Heaviest exam weighting (30%).
- • Financial statement structure (IFRS & US GAAP)
- • Profitability, liquidity, and efficiency ratios
- • Discounted cash flow and net present value
- • Internal rate of return and linear interpolation
- • Standard deviation, variance, and correlation
Module 2: Capital Structure 11 marks
Equity, debt, hybrid instruments, cost of capital, and financing options. Second-heaviest weighting (22%).
- • Ordinary and preference shares
- • Bond types: convertible, zero-coupon, FRN
- • Mezzanine debt and bridge finance
- • CAPM, WACC, and Gordon Growth Model
- • Invoice factoring and asset-based lending
Module 3: Business Valuations 8 marks
Enterprise value, equity value, multiples, DCF, and asset-based approaches.
- • Enterprise value vs equity value
- • P/E ratio, EV/EBITDA, and other multiples
- • Terminal value with and without growth
- • Dividend discount model
- • Asset-based, replacement cost, and break-up valuations
Module 4: Corporate Transactions 11 marks
M&A, IPOs, rights issues, private equity, and the Takeover Code.
- • Takeover Code: 30% threshold and mandatory offers
- • Rights issues, placings, and open offers
- • MBO, MBI, and leveraged buyouts
- • Private equity fund structure and lifecycle
- • Venture capital and sovereign wealth funds
Module 5: Corporate Finance Documentation 5 marks
Legal and financial documentation for transactions and listings.
- • NDAs, engagement letters, and LOIs
- • SPAs: warranties, representations, and disclosures
- • Prospectus requirements and verification
- • Due diligence and comfort letters
- • Loan agreements, covenants, and intercreditor arrangements
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Frequently Asked Questions
The exam has 100 multiple-choice questions to be completed in 2 hours. You need a minimum score of 70% to pass.
You get lifetime access from the moment you enrol. Study at your own pace and return to the material whenever you need.
Yes, all content is fully aligned with the latest official curriculum. We update our material whenever CISI releases changes.
Yes. The platform is fully responsive and works across desktop, tablet, and mobile browsers. Study wherever suits you.
We provide AI-powered tutoring, 300 exam-style practice questions with detailed explanations, rapid-recall flashcards, cheat sheets, and timed mock exams that simulate the real 3-hour exam experience.
Yes. Our summaries and AI tutor break down complex topics like valuations and capital structure into clear, digestible explanations. Many first-time candidates use our platform successfully.
All content is created from the official workbooks and compiled with input from finance professionals who have studied for and passed the exam themselves. Their notes, insights, and exam feedback are combined into a focused, interactive study system.
We do not guarantee a pass — success requires reading the official workbook and using our materials for active revision. However, our system is designed around recall-based learning, which is proven to significantly improve retention and exam performance.
No previous qualifications or work experience are required. Our materials are structured to help both newcomers and experienced professionals looking to formalise their knowledge.
Yes — the official workbook is recommended for full exam preparation. Our course is designed as a powerful revision companion that distils the most exam-relevant content into flashcards, cheat sheets, and mock exams to accelerate your preparation.
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