CIMA BA1 Fundamentals of Business Economics books
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Can I use last year's CIMA BA1 edition?
Usually, yes
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.
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- 2026 - Valid 1 January - 31 December 2026 (closing soon)
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Which CIMA Fundamentals of Business Economics editions are valid for which exam sittings.
Kaplan Study Text
Expiring2026 - Valid 1 January - 31 December 2026
Publisher price new: £44
Kaplan Exam Kit
Expiring2026 - 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 | Expiring | £44 |
| Kaplan | Exam Kit | 2026 | Valid 1 January - 31 December 2026 | Expiring | £25 |
What changes between BA1 editions
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.
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