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I have no previous accounting experience and come from a financial research background. I recently completed the Investment Management Certificate and I am looking to use that qualification and the ACCA to work in investment analysis.
I want to start studying for F1-F3 (I’m not qualified for exceptions) from mid-July with hopes of doing all three exams by December this year. I am looking to study for 15 hours per week for a period of 4 and a half months (mid-July to end of November). How achievable is this or is it more realistic for me to complete all three by next year June?
It will depend on how fast you grab and understand the context. F1-F3 is more of theoretical from my point of view.
By the way I also plan to take all three on Dec 🙂
I was a former pure science student with no accounting background yet i took f1 f2 and f3 in January this year and giving exams currently. (june this year)
I come from more of a social sciences background so I worry that I might find it a little more tricky as a result, especially further down the line when it comes to the skills papers.
I started in january.I’ve already passed f1. It’s not that difficult just focus n hard work n practice a lot
I started in February and have already passed F1 and F2.
It’s not that difficultI started in April last week 2014 and already completed F2 in a month, now studying for F3 but I do come from accounting background and quiet familiar with all the concepts covered in basics. I guess 15 hours per week is more than enough. Just make sure to spend more time on practice test. Opentuition lectures are very helpful for people without accountancy background.
I want to make sure I am making the right decision and although I do want to work in investment analysis the length of time it takes to complete an ACCA and the abysmal pass rates are putting me off. I wonder if I’m better off going for a masters degree in some sort of finance program but I also wonder if doing ACCA will help me get better acquainted with advanced calculations since it’s only the professional exams that are at masters level, rather than doing a masters straight away and getting massively stressed out.
I’m just a massive ball of confusion right now.
hi Connie,
How long it takes you to complete level one depends on how you are able to study and if you have access to CBE in your area. I found that taking one month to focus on one paper only then doing that exam works best (I wish I could do that for all papers).
Of the first three papers F2 is the most difficult and you will fine that throughout the ACCA program that the costing papers require more time and effort than the others.
Not coming from a accounting back ground shouldn’t be a problem; with a good text and revision kit or if you are doing CBE I would suggest the bpp i-pass CD. that along with OT lectures has helped me more than any classroom ever did.
Good luck which ever way you decide to go.
Hi guy,
I hope that I’m writing in the right topic.
I’m thinking about studying ACCA.
I have a masters degree in maths but no accountancy experience.
An advisor from an accredited training provider suggested me to take the AAT qualification first in order to have a good foundation and also Because He said that many students with experience find ACCA very difficult.Can someone please give me advise regarding that??
Thanks!!Hey Sonia
I think it would be foolish of me to say I’m advising you as your qualification speak for themselves.
I finished college, had a gap yeah and was stuck with dilemma of either AAT or ACCA I think chosing acca was the best decision. Aat is good too but in acca yiu cover your basics anyway hence that’s why we have F1 to F3 and the rest is building up knowledge which comes with doing papers.
I hope you make the best decision for yourself and your future.
Btw Maths was my favourite subject, absolutely loved it. A in gcse A in a levels.
And you got masters in Maths wow! Good job
Best of luck
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