I’m not so sure there is a ‘best’ paper to take with F6. The ACCA recommend that you take them in number order – that’s the way they designed the programme of exams. If you look at the charts above it seems most students suggest F4, but it obviously depends what papers you have already taken or have been exempted from.
I am thinking of taking F8 with 2 P Level papers in December, just wanted to get people’s thoughts if this may be too heavy a workload? If possible what would be the best combination?
I’m leaving my job a month before exams and going to use that time to focus solely on studying. So I’m hoping that additional month would give me enough time to prepare…
There is no reason why you should not be able to manage it. However, have you already passed F9? (Because you have to finished all your F papers (or be taking them at the same time) to be able to start the P papers.)
Assuming that John’s point about having finished all your F level papers is satisfied, why not try P1 and P3? I suggest those because there is a clear day between the exams and it seems from numerous posts on this site that students believe that that is important. It gives that bit of space for last minute revision
In addition, there is a little bit of overlap of F8 within P1 (ethics and independence)
Thanks Mike, I think I might go with that option, also I heard P2 is one of the hardest of the P papers so may consider sitting that by itself next year.
Agreed, but thinking that P2 is a numerical paper would be misleading. Yes, question 1 invariably has a 35 mark consolidation problem but the remaining 65% is essentially all written
Do let us know your results – we are always interested!
Keletjosays
Hi,
I am eligible for exemption of F1 to F9, want to know if it’s possible to apply to write other papers(thinking of taking p1-3 in Dec) before paying for the exemptions??
I doubt that very much! Think from the ACCA’s perspective! We let you do 3 papers and (hopefully not) you fail and decide not to go further! Er, no, sorry. I imagine that you shall have to be registered as a student and that, before you are allowed to enter any P level papers, you will need to pay for your 9 exemptions
What’s the problem with F9 and P1? I’m not sure in fine detail what F9 covers but I’m pretty sure it’s not desperately relevant for P2 nor P3. So why not kick off with P1?
Mike is right – there is nothing in F9 that relates to any of P1, P2 and P3. The ACCA themselves suggest that the papers are taken in number order, so why not do that? 馃檪
Hi, I want to modify f2 and f3 papers in MYACCA portal. I had registered previously to take the papers in the December session and I paid the fees already but now I want to take them through CBE in august or September. In the myACCA portal it is possible to change from paper base to CBE but the problem is that the center cannot be modified and I wish to take them in a different center not the one I registered in December, moreover there are other papers that I will maintain to take in paper base in the December session. I was wondering if I should just remove F2 and F3 from the December session which means my account will have a balance and when I will register for the june session I will need to pay a certain sum plus the balance to complete the fees for the papers in june session. I don’t know if this is possible
Hello Everyone, i am sitting for F5, F7 and F9 exams in Dec 14. I failed F5 and F7 in a previous attempt. Can i still use two years old Kaplan study notes for F5 and F7? Any reply would be much appreciated
Hi, I am thinking of taking F2 and F3 CBE before Dec and take 2 or 3 more exams in Dec 14. I have only started a few chapters for F2 and I’m working full time. Do you think it is better/possible to take 2 or 3 exams in Dec and which papers I should take given I’ve passed F2 and F3. Thanks a lot!
I also work full time, I find that taking the time to focus one paper consistently and sitting the exam paper works best. then sit 2 paper base exams. but that depends on the amount of time you have available for study. it makes no sense to pay for 2 or 3 papers when you barely have time to study. I study on my own as there is no time for class, work and family. My method is to go through the OT notes and lectures and then all the questions in the revision kit and the last few days before exams do the mock exams. You cannot pass an acca exam without a lot of practice no matter if it is computation or writing.
we are in july now i would suggest that if you can study and pass those two papers by September then go ahead and two dec. put if not doing F4 or F5 only for dec would be a good plan.
Hi everyone, I just registered for ACCA and got one exemption (F1). I wish to take 4 papers in december 2014, f2, f3, f4 and f5. I was just wondering if is a good combination or is the work load too much?
Hi, yes it’s possible to do all the four. F2 and F3 are easy and you might also consider doing the CBE for these papers anytime during the year. You would then be left with only F4 and F5 for december sitting. Good luck 馃檪
Thanks, I would very much like to take F2 and F3 in the CBE session, but the problem is that I have already registered those papers in the December 2014 session. I don’t know if there is a possibility to switch them to CBE.
Hi, you already paid for the 4 papers for december 2014?
If yes, you can still modify your exam entry for F2 and F3 and register for two other papers (cause ACCA will not refund your payment) till the 8th september, with no additional cost. You can register for the two other papers for June 2015 sitting.
For the CBE, you have to pay directly to the school or centre offering the exams.
Thanks once more.One more question: Can I modify my exam entry for F2 and F3 and register for two other papers still for the december 2014 session and take f2 and f3 through CBE in the coming months. That means I will end up taking 6 papers within 6 months, that is 2 in CBE and 4 in normal session. Is this possible?
Hi, you can very well use the old book for F5 (one or two years ago). No need to buy new one but check the syllabus, if there are additions or things removed.
you answered your own question, as with all ACCA papers. you need enough time to cover all topics and practice and be comfortable in all areas and only you alone how much time you have to cover everything.
what i can say is that the F7 paper covers a lot of info and you need a lot of practice for this one even more than the others (in my opionion)
I sat F4 and F7 together passed both 7 mainly computational and extremely time pressured 4 is all rote learning and theory it needs to click in your head took me awhile I couldn’t have sat 6 with any other too much to learn and I thought 5 was horrible the worst of them all Good luck
Please help me with this F2 question.A company which operates a process costing system had work-in-progress at the start of last month of 300 units (valued at $1,710) which were 60% complete in respect of all costs. Last month a total of 2,000 units were completed and transferred to the finished goods warehouse. The cost per equivalent unit for costs arising last month was $10. The company uses the FIFO method of cost allocation. What was the total value of the 2,000 units transferred to the finished goods warehouse last month?
Zen says
Hi whats the best paper to sit with f6 you think
John Moffat says
I’m not so sure there is a ‘best’ paper to take with F6. The ACCA recommend that you take them in number order – that’s the way they designed the programme of exams.
If you look at the charts above it seems most students suggest F4, but it obviously depends what papers you have already taken or have been exempted from.
Zen says
I have pAssed f1-f5. So need to know a good one to do with f6
John Moffat says
In that case I would suggest F7 as being the most logical (and the chart above confirms others think the same, if you rule out F4 and F5)
That leaves F8 and F9 to do together, which is good because one is all written and other is half arithmetic.
neil195 says
Hi,
I am thinking of taking F8 with 2 P Level papers in December, just wanted to get people’s thoughts if this may be too heavy a workload? If possible what would be the best combination?
I’m leaving my job a month before exams and going to use that time to focus solely on studying. So I’m hoping that additional month would give me enough time to prepare…
John Moffat says
There is no reason why you should not be able to manage it.
However, have you already passed F9? (Because you have to finished all your F papers (or be taking them at the same time) to be able to start the P papers.)
neil195 says
I took F9 with F7 in June, so I’m just considering what my options could be if I passed both.
So for combination of P papers, would P1 & P3 work well together?
MikeLittle says
Assuming that John’s point about having finished all your F level papers is satisfied, why not try P1 and P3? I suggest those because there is a clear day between the exams and it seems from numerous posts on this site that students believe that that is important. It gives that bit of space for last minute revision
In addition, there is a little bit of overlap of F8 within P1 (ethics and independence)
neil195 says
Thanks Mike, I think I might go with that option, also I heard P2 is one of the hardest of the P papers so may consider sitting that by itself next year.
John Moffat says
The only downside is that it means taking 3 written papers in the same sitting.
MikeLittle says
Agreed, but thinking that P2 is a numerical paper would be misleading. Yes, question 1 invariably has a 35 mark consolidation problem but the remaining 65% is essentially all written
neil195 says
Thank you for the responses and insight, depending on what my results are in a couple of weeks I think I know what I will be going ahead with.
MikeLittle says
Do let us know your results – we are always interested!
Keletjo says
Hi,
I am eligible for exemption of F1 to F9, want to know if it’s possible to apply to write other papers(thinking of taking p1-3 in Dec) before paying for the exemptions??
MikeLittle says
I doubt that very much! Think from the ACCA’s perspective! We let you do 3 papers and (hopefully not) you fail and decide not to go further! Er, no, sorry. I imagine that you shall have to be registered as a student and that, before you are allowed to enter any P level papers, you will need to pay for your 9 exemptions
Accountaholic says
Can you suggest the combination P level paper with F9?
MikeLittle says
Hi
What’s the problem with F9 and P1? I’m not sure in fine detail what F9 covers but I’m pretty sure it’s not desperately relevant for P2 nor P3. So why not kick off with P1?
Accountaholic says
Thanks.
MikeLittle says
You’re welcome
John Moffat says
Mike is right – there is nothing in F9 that relates to any of P1, P2 and P3.
The ACCA themselves suggest that the papers are taken in number order, so why not do that? 馃檪
tikum says
Hi, I want to modify f2 and f3 papers in MYACCA portal. I had registered previously to take the papers in the December session and I paid the fees already but now I want to take them through CBE in august or September. In the myACCA portal it is possible to change from paper base to CBE but the problem is that the center cannot be modified and I wish to take them in a different center not the one I registered in December, moreover there are other papers that I will maintain to take in paper base in the December session. I was wondering if I should just remove F2 and F3 from the December session which means my account will have a balance and when I will register for the june session I will need to pay a certain sum plus the balance to complete the fees for the papers in june session. I don’t know if this is possible
John Moffat says
I think it should be possible, but if you have any problem then the best is to email the ACCA on students@accaglobal.com
aishaasad says
Which one is good combo. P1 and P3 or P1 and P2
paaras says
Hello Everyone, i am sitting for F5, F7 and F9 exams in Dec 14. I failed F5 and F7 in a previous attempt. Can i still use two years old Kaplan study notes for F5 and F7?
Any reply would be much appreciated
MikeLittle says
F7 should be ok, there’s not been huge change in the last two years. Make sure you’re up to date with IAS 41, new to the syllabus this December
Krupa says
Hi,
How many papers we have to attempt in one exam? And how many years Acca registration valid?
MikeLittle says
1, 2, 3 or 4 – it’s up to you. Most students seem to find that 2 each 6 months is enough
Student registration lasts for 10 years but I’ve never heard of anyone being time-barred
Natalie says
Hi, I am thinking of taking F2 and F3 CBE before Dec and take 2 or 3 more exams in Dec 14.
I have only started a few chapters for F2 and I’m working full time.
Do you think it is better/possible to take 2 or 3 exams in Dec and which papers I should take given I’ve passed F2 and F3.
Thanks a lot!
latoyah says
I also work full time, I find that taking the time to focus one paper consistently and sitting the exam paper works best.
then sit 2 paper base exams. but that depends on the amount of time you have available for study. it makes no sense to pay for 2 or 3 papers when you barely have time to study.
I study on my own as there is no time for class, work and family.
My method is to go through the OT notes and lectures and then all the questions in the revision kit and the last few days before exams do the mock exams. You cannot pass an acca exam without a lot of practice no matter if it is computation or writing.
we are in july now i would suggest that if you can study and pass those two papers by September then go ahead and two dec. put if not doing F4 or F5 only for dec would be a good plan.
MikeLittle says
F5 and F7 would be good follow-ups after F2 and F3
Remie says
am studying alone, without a tuition provider I mean, how can I prepare for mgt ac
MikeLittle says
Have you tried listening to the F2 lectures and working through the F2 course notes on this site? That would certainly be a good place to start!
Ve says
To register ACCA exam, what is the adress website where I can find out?
angele1 says
Hi Ve,
The ACCA website is http://www.accaglobal.com
But before registering for exams, you should be registered as ACCA student first (you can register on the website if you have not yet done so).
Good luck 馃檪
Ve says
Thank you for your information!
tikum says
Hi everyone, I just registered for ACCA and got one exemption (F1). I wish to take 4 papers in december 2014, f2, f3, f4 and f5. I was just wondering if is a good combination or is the work load too much?
angele1 says
Hi, yes it’s possible to do all the four. F2 and F3 are easy and you might also consider doing the CBE for these papers anytime during the year. You would then be left with only F4 and F5 for december sitting.
Good luck 馃檪
tikum says
Thanks, I would very much like to take F2 and F3 in the CBE session, but the problem is that I have already registered those papers in the December 2014 session. I don’t know
if there is a possibility to switch them to CBE.
angele1 says
Hi, you already paid for the 4 papers for december 2014?
If yes, you can still modify your exam entry for F2 and F3 and register for two other papers (cause ACCA will not refund your payment) till the 8th september, with no additional cost.
You can register for the two other papers for June 2015 sitting.
For the CBE, you have to pay directly to the school or centre offering the exams.
Best of luck 馃檪
tikum says
Thanks once more.One more question: Can I modify my exam entry for F2 and F3 and register for two other papers still for the december 2014 session and take f2 and f3 through CBE in the coming months. That means I will end up taking 6 papers within 6 months, that is 2 in CBE and 4 in normal session. Is this possible?
angele1 says
Hi Bertrand, yes it’s possible to modify your exam entry for dec 2014. And yes, you can do 2 CBE + F4 and F5 in december 2014.
farihakamal says
Should i buy new book and kit both for f5 paper for dec14 or only kit as i have an old book (bpp)???
angele1 says
Hi, you can very well use the old book for F5 (one or two years ago). No need to buy new one but check the syllabus, if there are additions or things removed.
farihakamal says
How to check changes in new syllabus???
John Moffat says
You can check on the ACCA website.
Alternatively check the contents page of our free Course Notes – they are up todate.
farihakamal says
F5,8 nd 9.. Is it a good combination for dec14 exams??
yaaseen says
hi everyone 馃檪
Can anyone tell me if taking f4 f6 and f7 for this December exams good??
will it be too bulky or can pass the exams with good revisions and practice??
latoyah says
you answered your own question, as with all ACCA papers. you need enough time to cover all topics and practice and be comfortable in all areas and only you alone how much time you have to cover everything.
what i can say is that the F7 paper covers a lot of info and you need a lot of practice for this one even more than the others (in my opionion)
pbuckley says
I sat F4 and F7 together passed both 7 mainly computational and extremely time pressured 4 is all rote learning and theory it needs to click in your head took me awhile I couldn’t have sat 6 with any other too much to learn and I thought 5 was horrible the worst of them all
Good luck
Frans says
Is F6, P1,P2 and P3 a good combination?
Ali says
Which P paper would be better taken with F6?
Ali says
What would be better, F6 and P1 or F6 and P3?
Francine says
Is P1,p2 and p3 a good combination
angele1 says
Hi, I’m also wondering if it is ok and no too tough to do those 3 together. I heard P2 is really tough.
Mercylene Mudiwa says
Please help me with this F2 question.A company which operates a process costing system had work-in-progress at the start of last month of 300 units (valued at $1,710) which were 60% complete in respect of all costs. Last month a total of 2,000 units were completed and transferred to the finished goods warehouse. The cost per equivalent unit for costs arising last month was $10. The company uses the FIFO method of cost allocation.
What was the total value of the 2,000 units transferred to the finished goods warehouse last month?
John Moffat says
Please post this in the F2 Ask the ACCA Tutor Forum.
Not here – it has nothing to do with “Which is the best combination of ACCA papers” !