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  • This topic has 3 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated 8 years ago by Ken Garrett.
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  • March 1, 2017 at 4:05 pm #374966
    solrac
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    Hi Ken,

    I’m new to P5 and self studying for the exam. I have read the notes and watched the lectures but struggle to answer the exam questions at the end of each chapter.

    Any ideas as to how to approach the exam questions please? it looks like most of my answers are somewhat off what the examiners answers are. I end up reading the solution more often now…

    March 2, 2017 at 8:38 am #375066
    Ken Garrett
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    Well,I think at the start you need to read solutions. You will have realised that this is not an exam which relies much on knowledge: you have to apply knowledge to solve questions. Common sense and a sensible approach to managing performance will get you a long way – though there are some specific techniques that you need to know.

    We have some lectures on the site that talk you through how to solve questions:

    https://opentuition.com/acca/p5/p5-revision-lectures/

    Also watch this ACCA video:

    https://play.webvideocore.net/popplayer.php?it=35z7hoau9y4g&w=720&h=405&p=1&title=Paper+P5+effective+study+and+exam+technique&skin=3&repeat=&stretch=&brandNW=1&start_volume=100&skinAlpha=80&colorBase=%23202020&colorIcon=%23FFFFFF&colorHighlight=%23fcad37&direct=true

    March 2, 2017 at 10:21 am #375092
    solrac
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    Hi Ken

    Many thanks for the reply and links. I was wondering if there are any useful P5 articles you’d recommend reading please…

    March 2, 2017 at 10:34 am #375096
    Ken Garrett
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    There are lots on the ACCA site, but for starters try:

    https://www.accaglobal.com/uk/en/student/exam-support-resources/professional-exams-study-resources/p5/technical-articles/improving-answers1.html

    https://www.accaglobal.com/uk/en/student/exam-support-resources/professional-exams-study-resources/p5/technical-articles/reading-the-question-requirements-of-paper-p5.html

    https://www.accaglobal.com/uk/en/student/exam-support-resources/professional-exams-study-resources/p5/technical-articles/pitfalls.html

    https://www.accaglobal.com/uk/en/student/exam-support-resources/professional-exams-study-resources/p3/technical-articles/performance-indicators.html

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