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Hi All!
Hoping to get some motivation. I’m in my early 30s, I quit my existing job to do ACCA since it is very demanding, when back to studying after almost 10 years.
I’m now working part time job, but I was wondering, what is the maximum number of papers you have attempted, and how do you break the revision hours? Eg: if you are taking 3 papers, do you study 2 -3 hours for all papers , and how to remember all the stuff? I’m currently in the F modules, attempted f5 in June, but not confident, intend to attempt 2 in Sep, and 3 in Dec.
I would appreciate any thoughts and tips, quite demotivated at this point.
Cheers
MHTaking two papers at a time is manageable, you can take more if you have the time but honestly, it all depends on the individual. To fully learn and devote your time on every paper, one paper every sitting would be better personally. If you are quite dynamic, 3 papers can be done, but be prepared to invest your time and effort within that time frame of preparation leading to the exams.
I am guilty of planning too much and then taking too much, and then finding myself in such a state as exam days get closer. Waste of money and too much worries, so I guess one step at a time is the best way.
Keeping your motivation up is extremely important in our journey to qualification. Stop comparing yourself with others and start focusing on what you want to achieve personally.
Hey mate,
I personally attempt 2 papers each exam sitting, usually combining wordy exams with numericals ie F7 & F8. For me, study hours for the exams vary a lot, for example for F8 I didn’t invest much time because I’m working in an audit firm, I was already acquainted with audit assertions, audit procedures, audit report format, etc. However I really invested lots of hours and effort for P3 paper (hope I’ll pass, waiting for the results next monday). So how many hours to invest really depends on your personal skills and experience with each paper topic.
Regarding the revision and remembering stuff, I purchase revision kits from BPP and the passcards. Why I prefer BPP is because you can purchase an ebook, download it to your phone and revise the topics anywhere anytime ie when you are commuting, stuck in traffic, laying in bed, etc. Ebooks also come cheaper and environmentally friendlier). Solve and analyze as many questions as you can from the revision kits, read the ACCA technical articles and sit mock exams prior to the real exams, you will find 3 mock exams in the revision kits.
Try to understand the raw logic behind each topic, compare with examples from real life experiences.
In order not to get demotivated, dedicate some time to your hobbies, exercise in the gym, travel, play music etc.
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