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BA1 Fundamentals of Business Economics books, second-hand.
The standard books for CIMA BA1 from Kaplan - check which edition is worth buying, then get it used from someone who just passed.
Edition guide
BA1 edition validity
Which CIMA Fundamentals of Business Economics editions are valid for which exam sittings.
| Publisher | Product | Edition | Valid for exams | Status | New 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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