AA

Getting started:
Download ACCA’s Study Support Guide from here https://www.accaglobal.com/gb/en/student/exam-support-resources/fundamentals-exams-study-resources/f8.html – so you are aware of all the ACCA resources that are available to you. Use the study plan to draw up a timetable (if you don’t have one already).
Study:
-Read a chapter/listen to the lecture
-Do the end of chapter practice questions
-Before you start your revision question practice – test your knowledge with the flashcards
Revision:
-Watch the revision lectures to get a feel for approach
-Practice questions using an ACCA-Approved Revision Kit (use the guidance therein)
-Break up question practice with any essential articles (e.g. those flagged with “star” at the top of this forum and see the “Links” at the end of the afore-mentioned guide)
-Attempt specimen and recent past exams (available on ACCA www) and use examiner’s reports to fully debrief
-Attempt OT’s Section A mock (is auto-marked) to time
-Attempt at least one mock in full (included in Revision Kit or a recent exam) to time

It really depends on the individual student – whether they have good comprehension of relevant aspects of FA (F3) and/or any existing knowledge or practical experience around financial statements and audit. Some students may like to have a full text for further reference – others are happy to browse the internet for information to fill gaps in their knowledge.

Yes – it should reinforce your understanding of what it is that is audited. Note however that only the reporting standards examinable in FA(F3) are assumed knowledge for AA – in particular the consolidation-relate standards are not examinable in AA (because group accounts are not in the AA syllabus).

I don’t know what you mean.

You don’t have to “rote learn” – it’s not a knowledge/theory exam but applied skills. So yes, if you understand the principles you should be able to apply them to any scenario – obviously that needs question practice.

You’re welcome!