I passed P1 on my second attempt. The second OT was more theory than calculations compared to the 1st OT wrote.
My greatest key to passing was managing my time better. I started with all questions I could answer quickly and left those I thought were challenging and needed more time. I then came back tackled those that I left but still was not able to complete all.
ACCA is more of financial accounting and auditing. I switched to CIMA this year, I find it more relevant to SA business market. CIMA is more management accounting and strategic management