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ACCA MA CBE SCRAP PAPER OR SCRATCH PAD??

Forums › ACCA Forums › General ACCA Forums › ACCA MA CBE SCRAP PAPER OR SCRATCH PAD??

  • This topic has 3 replies, 3 voices, and was last updated 3 years ago by AvatarKim Smith.
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  • March 10, 2021 at 10:22 am #614088
    AvatarSav9967
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    Hi guys,

    I struggle to do some questions without scrap paper…. the rules say we are not allowed scrap paper in the exam. I have read about a ‘scratch pad’ but not sure if its in the applied knowledge exams.

    My exams tomorrow! please someone get back to me.

    Thanks,

    Sav

    March 10, 2021 at 5:14 pm #614129
    AvatarKim Smith
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    Please read the information if sitting remotely:

    https://www.accaglobal.com/content/dam/ACCA_Global/Students/Remote-exams/Student%20Information%20Sheet%20v2.0%203%20June.pdf

    On page 3:
    “WHAT ABOUT THE EXAM ITSELF?
    For all exams you will be permitted to use blank paper to do your rough workings …. ”

    Also see here – FAQs re on-demand CBEs:
    https://www.accaglobal.com/ie/en/student/exam-entry-and-administration/computer-based-exams/on-demand-cbes/remote-on-demand-cbe-info/remote-on-demand-cbe-faqs.html

    “Can I use scrap paper for making notes?
    Yes. Students are permitted 2 sheets of blank paper which they must destroy in front of the remote proctor at the end of their exam …”

    If sitting at a CBE centre see here https://www.accaglobal.com/us/en/help/centre-based-exams.html:

    “Is the use of scrap paper still permitted in centre-based exams?
    Yes, you may use scrap paper during your centre-based exam for any notes and calculations.
    Scrap paper will be available on request at your exam centre on the day.”

    January 2, 2023 at 3:27 pm #675307
    AvatarAnton2
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    Hi, thank you for all your help. Just wanting to check, has there been any changes to this since? I have read on the ACCA site that paper is not allowed? Link below:

    https://www.accaglobal.com/gb/en/student/exam-entry-and-administration/about-our-exams/remote-exams/remote-session-exams/remote-session-exam.html#Scrap-paper-and-completing-your-answers

    Thanks,
    Anton

    January 4, 2023 at 11:48 am #675364
    AvatarKim Smith
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    Hello Anton

    There haven’t been any changes, you are looking at something different. You are looking at “session” cbes and not “on demand” cbes.

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