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I’m not really sure why all the negative comments. MCQ were pretty much by the book, easy calculations. If I have miscalculated something or took wrong variables to come to the conclusion I think it is all on me since MCQ were straightforward.
Now, do I think learning stuff about Management information systems or data capture by heart is really worth anything – that is not the point. It is in the syllabus so you take 2 days and you learn it.Regarding B part of the test, I would also argue that generally speaking it was ok. This is my first ACCA test ever (I got exemptions for 1,2 and 3, and skipped F4 for now) and I think it was a decent test. I think it is fair to highlight what everybody said (ACCA themselves if you read the examiners reports for example) and Mr Moffat as well that for F5 you need to practice how to read questions (what verbs are used, what data is relevant…) and how to explain your calculations. It was not meant to be just calculations.
I did not actually come across anything that I could say was out of the syllabus. Certainly not whole test or even half test.
Just for the info, I was studying using Kaplan book and exam kit, and went through all OpenTution videos and questions. OpenTuition really helped me to understand the logic of F5 and how to approach each type of question.
But, I just opened the F5 December exam that is posted here on Opentuition and out of those 5 question I only had 3rd one (Organic bread Company) and the 5th one (Cardale Industrial Metal Co). Those other 3 I did not have. I cannot remember all the other I did have but I do remember one with dental practice and budgeting (Mr Molar).