CIMA BA1 Fundamentals of Business Economics books
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Edition to buy for BA1
- 2026 - valid for Valid 1 January - 31 December 2026
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Which CIMA Fundamentals of Business Economics editions are valid for which exam sittings.
Kaplan Study Text
Current2026 - Valid 1 January - 31 December 2026
Publisher price new: £44
Kaplan Exam Kit
Current2026 - Valid 1 January - 31 December 2026
Publisher price new: £25
| Publisher | Product | Edition | Valid for exams | Status | Publisher price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaplan | Study Text | 2026 | Valid 1 January - 31 December 2026 | Current | £44 |
| Kaplan | Exam Kit | 2026 | Valid 1 January - 31 December 2026 | Current | £25 |
Can I use an older BA1 book?
CIMA's 2026 update added content under existing learning outcomes (sustainability, generative AI, cost of quality) without removing anything, so the paper structure is unchanged. Kaplan is CIMA's only official publisher and issues one edition per calendar year - a same-year edition is ideal, and a one-year-old edition is workable if you fill the new-content gaps from CIMA's free resources.
Always double-check the edition against your exam sitting before buying. When in doubt, CIMA's official syllabus documents are free and definitive.
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