[awogbod2]

In addition to Richard,

You have to get to the point quickly in APM, 1point=1 mark =2-3 sentences max per point. if a question is a 15 marker they are expecting 12-15 points. if you only have 5 good points you only get 5-7 marks which is a fail
like SBL identify the issues of the company in question and offer recommendations and solutions relative to requirements.
If you forget definitions its ok in the exam.i did and still scrapped a pass
one point = new paragraph to make it easier for examiner
remember each exam script is marked in 7-8 minutes so you don’t have to over elaborate on a point
APM is based on situation and the specific environment, use the case study to justify relative points to the industry knowledge and commercial acumen you have
for instance if a question is on retail industry- there must be a point you can make on delivery, fast fashion, trends, advertising, customer satisfaction
if a question is based on a tech company-there must be a point to make on- cloud computing, security, data warehouse, licensing, software R&D development etc

[awogbod2]

Hi Paul

Sorry about the result. the tutor i used is Mustafa Muchhala in FME online he helped me pass APM at 2nd attempt

He marked my solutions and told me everything i was doing wrong
i attended i large tuition provider and the lecturer was good, but i sought more individualized tuition as i stilled failed before

the lecturers at FME know or some use to be ex examiners of APM so they know the standard required for ACCA

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@khill101 said:
passed 4th attempt, 62%. Up from 41% last time. The difference? Tuition. Learning how much to write per point (2 sentences), and how to pull numerous different albeit maybe similar or related points out of the scenario … a real skill. And that verb “evaluate” – bring in pros AND cons AND a conclusion/recommendation. Gives a framework for producing ideas and points. Also brief definitions of terms or descriptions of theory for 1-2 marks (only where the terms have not already been described in the scenario) – ONLY BRIEF! But easy 1 or 2 marks so make sure to get them..

I advise anyone who failed to do tuition – I used platinum school Accountancyschool. Wherever you choose, make sure you choose a reputed and experienced tutor, who you can get answers corrected to exam standard with feedback. I self-studied almost all papers, but for APM and SBL (similar to APM) I needed tuition.

Hi Cathal I’m so happy for you. You don’t have to sit ATX. The gamble was worth it. Best of luck on your career

[awogbod2]

Congrats to everyone

Finally passed with 53 and now I am an affiliate. I was in tears for hours as this qualification is the hardest thing I have ever done. Best news for me during this pandemic.

For those who need to retake please try again. The one thing I changed to pass is I sought a private tutor. Search Fme online for Mustafa Muchhala. He marked a number of my scripts and offered amazing advice. Would not have passed without him .Went from 39 December to 53 now. Was scared of this paper as many people retake it so many times. But I peserverd and it worked out

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@badare said:
Awogbod2, I remember you from the December 2019 thread. How are you faring this time? I hope you pass

I’m so nervous just want to pass so badly. i just have to finish my objectives and hopefully apply for membership this year. tired of studying. Sat an exam every sitting for two years straight whether pass or fail. what kept me going is a went on small vacations each time after an exam so as not to burnout. I do not also believe the exam should affect lifestyle of experiences. will let you know how i get on in APM results thread

[awogbod2]

Hi Kim

the fact that so many students will sit the exam in September would ACCA mark the exams harder to keep pass rates around the 30%-40% range. I would imagine most people to do better as they have more time to prepare?

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@badare said:
Hello guys.
This page is too quite for a Thursday before results. The tension is getting the better of me now. So close yet so far

to be honest the march forum and september ones are always more quiet. as most people sit exams June or december. i actually prefer if results were released on a friday midnight as you have the weekend to digest it. I always found Sunday hard as everyone in the office keeps asking how it went on Monday.
the examiner report will let me gauge how far off my points were haha

[awogbod2]

Hi guys
Please don’t wonder too much on notification or try to get result early. last december session the forum was closed due to discussion like this. this forum is monitored by ACCA

[awogbod2]

Hi

I was exempt. the concepts are they same but the PM exam is more technical in nature. APM is more professional so you will asked to give solutions and recommendations as if you were a consultant

but that’s the case with all strategic professional

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@badare said:
Guys, does anyone know when the examiner’s report will be out? Is it this week or the the results week?

I remember for Dec 19 results the examiner reports where out the Wednesday or Thursday before results week. so basically i would not be surprised if some of them are up from the 9th of April

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@mp93 said:
Hi All

First of all, I hope everyone is well and hope you all stay safe at home.

Now with ACCA not running a June exam session, I wanted to get some advice to plan probably for September so that I can plan probably and make the most of it.

I am meant to be doing a course during the weekend in April for FR, how can I best use this study course but still remember the syllabus in time for Sep 20? This is a live online course too.

5 months for one paper is more than enough time

I was also thinking of studying for a second exam at the same time but I am also waiting for my AA result too?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated and more than happy to bounce ideas off one another?

Be positive. you can pass AA for March 🙂

In the worst case scenario it is not a bad idea to repeat AA and a new paper for September. It will be challenging but may be worth it

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@gbateh said:
I advise you to keep your hopes high because you can pass SBL with common sense answers without referring to a module, but once you relate your answers to the scenario, you will make. So keep finger crossed!. I passed SBL last sitting when I left 20 marks out with a good grade.

100% agreed I left out a 16 marker before in SBL and still got in the 60 range. just be hopeful

[awogbod2]

Wow quite a few of us here waiting for APM. Hopefully we all pass and it will definitely be the highlight of this challenging year

[awogbod2]

Hello

I wish you all the best for results day. I also feel like i sat the exam last year

I am an ACCA finalist as well awaiting the result for APM too. it is my second attempt. Overall the exam was quite fair. i studied so hard the difficult chapters which did not come up. the exam did not have the solution in the answer so if felt like SBL imo.So hopefully i pass. you never know with these exams. all i want is 50!!

With the ACCA cancelling June exams I would have to wait till September to repeat. It is sad as more people sit the exams in June. sometimes an exam is a difference between a raise,promotion or new job etc. what can you do? health and safety first

I did read about Naz experience with sitting that paper 11 times. i saw this after i picked APM and then i thought i picked the wrong paper!!

If I fail i do not know if i should switch papers. however i took me 3 times to pass AAA. Only passed it Dec 19. i actually gave up and others encourage me to switch paper. so i just perservered and tried again. so persistence does work

I think in my opinion it is important to attempt an exam every session now, the world is changing so much. I almost did not sit the exam in March due to time pressure. if i pass it would be so worth!

[awogbod2]

Just received an email from ACCA ireland that the exam will not take place in Ireland for June 2020. so for your respective country ACCA will send an email for now i guess

[awogbod2]

Hi

I would suggest you wait three weeks for the result. you might actually pass.

You have to pass SBL anyway

If you ever choose AAA please do SBR first. you need accounting standards knowledge to pass.

if you liked SBL, there is some overlap with APM- most interesting syllabus imo as its very practical.

I Didnt do the below however

AFM- do you like calculations and finance theory, investment decisions?
ATX- do you like rules and regulations, and tax planning

[awogbod2]

Im currently awaiting results in April. I cannot imagine studying now and not knowing if you will sit the exam in June. the ACCA has provided support for this. The exam certainty date has always pressured me to study harder so far in my journey. Very difficult time and we just have to wait and see

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@mast said:
Hi,

The question is which one to choose? I got exepmtion from 9 exams, then passed SBL (54) in Sept19, SBR (74) in Dec’19 and hopefully AFM in March’20 so this would be my last exam.

SBL was quite OK however I was kind of surprised by low score as after the exam I was feeling more confident on my paper. SBR the other way round but went very well. I liked AFM exam but time management was really key for me (probably should have practice more questions). I have an audit background as was working in Big4 for 3 years. On the other hand it was a while ago and right now I think APM fits more my current career path and should be more fun for me. I’m just worried that SBL score wasn’t that great after all and APM may be similar hence AAA seems to be easier…

What do you recommend? Which one is easier to pass? Any thoughts?

Hi

Both papers are challenging I choose both AAA and APM as my options. For AAA to score really well you need to have the SBR Knowledge. took my three attempts to pass but that is my performance . For APM there is some cross over from SBL but APM is more focused on situation and environment. it is heavily based on performance measures and providing value adding solutions that may not be in a textbook.

Overall APM and AAA have lower pass rates usually than AFM and ATX

As AAA is based on accounting treatment and reporting standards the questions are more straightforward- black and white. when I comes to APM there is a risk in students misreading questions and not getting any marks

I just sat APM for March 2020 and the paper was OK

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@cyhap3 said:
@ awogbod2 – I really hope you pass as well. This is my last paper also but the third time sitting it.

thank you. It is my second time actually. I really hope we get a nice surprise in 6 weeks. Im fed up of these exams hahha!

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@ikamarakay said:
Again is it possible to scrap a pass by just completing questions 1 & 2 ?

If you had a really comprehensive Q1 and 2 it is possible. I heard even prizewinners get the late 30”s or 40 on Q1.

Did you put anything for Q3? as it is easier to get 8-10 marks out of 25 than an extra 8-10 in Q1

[awogbod2]

Overall the exam was ok and managed the finish the paper. Q1 was the most manageable. Suprised JIT came up gain. Did not like the VBM question the 15 marks was too much and didn’t know what to say.

I think he examiner has made the questions more straightforward now. Really hope i pass as it is my last one

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Hi Kim

Thanks for the link

Don’t know why the post was deleted though there is nothing wrong in students expressing their experience on a forum for ACCA

No point covering up for ACCA mistakes, we all make mistakes

[awogbod2]

Hi

I am using the BPP Kit do the questions over and over again

If i attempt a question i go over my notes for general knowledge then try the question

each evening time I read a technical article/examiner report

[awogbod2]

No worries Cathal

I am kind of semi regretting i picked APM now. But will put my head down for March.

A miracle can happen and we can both pass APM in March too.June is still a long time away. i dont think the whole tax syllabus will be covered in Feb so even if you sat APM in March, you could still have April and may for tax. but i know the feeling to keep failing a paper and switching papers have worked for many

Yes they all went to Acountancy school and did it with Julie. I do know they had 3-4 mocks to do and her classes are up to 4hours. But that’s the effort she puts to ensure you pass and its probably worth it in the end. she is brilliant i heard

at this point i just want to pass a last option and i am not too bothered about the subject choice. your degree and F papers have already covered all areas in accounting if you asked me to revisit SBL i would fail as all the concepts have left my head. I am in industry and people at work still sat ATX. they just wanted to qualify

ACCA is a journey but at times it just becomes a rat race to finish

all the best, let us know what you decide .

Were almost there 🙂

[awogbod2]

Hi Cathal

I did not get APM for Dec but i sat the two exams and got AAA. I am repeating APM for March too already took up tuition for Dec but i didn’t put enough time in and got 40. I say you should really go for tuition for APM as there is a certain way to answer the questions. have you tried learn signal or FME online for tutors to correct your answers thats what i am doing this time as i hate the way you don’t get feedback for ACCA

I would say if you want to do tax you would have to make up your mind soon and start the course for June I heard it is very vast but rewarding. I am one of the few at work that didn’t pick tax, but they all passed it at work first time

Are you in a rush to qualify.? if not would you give APM another go just 6 weeks more and if not happy pick up tax for December sitting

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