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Can P3 be done in 3 months?

Forums › ACCA Forums › ACCA SBL Strategic Business Leader Forums › Can P3 be done in 3 months?

  • This topic has 7 replies, 7 voices, and was last updated 7 years ago by tich2010.
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  • October 29, 2015 at 5:42 am #279466
    amber94
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    Hi

    I’m working full time and I’m planning to start preparing for P3 in December/January and give the exam in March 2016. Some people have told me that I can self study for it.

    Is it advisable for me to give it with 2-3 months preparation?

    October 29, 2015 at 12:56 pm #279523
    tonymc
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    Yes, I found it one of the smallest syllabus areas of all the exams I have sat and did not spend too much time at all. I ended up sitting it after a month of part time studying and passed first time!

    Most of it is common sense with remembering some models such as PESTEL, Porter 5 forces etc.

    November 5, 2015 at 10:24 am #280592
    amber94
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    Thanks for that! 🙂

    I’ve decided to self study for P3 and give the exam in March but only if I pass P2 this December, which I’m not very confident about. Anway, *Fingers Crossed* have to be positive.

    November 5, 2015 at 12:18 pm #280602
    Tom
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    I also have this question as the study text is the largest in terms of number of pages so presumed that the syllabus was the largest too.

    Thanks!

    December 2, 2015 at 10:54 pm #286762
    MrMorpheus
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    Yes. I’m about to do it for the first time this December and if you remember the models, practice the questions and apply the generic definitions and models to the case study. This not only gives you more marks but it enables you to think about answers for the question especially in the 50 mark question.

    The other questions will be on Chapters 7 to 13, I think. I did bother with HRM and Strategic management. Project management will probably come. E-business/marketing.

    I find Ch 7 & 8 quite annoying.

    Ch 1 to 6 and Ch 11 to 13 are straightforward once you practice.

    I am going to aim to get 40 marks in Section A that way I can definitely pass. If I am optimistic then I should get 80 marks in this paper. It’s quite enjoyable to analyse companies and use common sense + models to solve problems or analyse companies. It’s a pleasant change from the rigidity of balance sheets and Comprehensive Income Statements lol

    I started revision in September for the December exam so 3 months ish..everyday 2 hours after work and 4 hours on the weekends extra days off before the exam should do the trick.

    Good luck with P2!!!

    December 10, 2015 at 6:07 pm #290435
    Robert
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    Hi mr Morpheus, what study books did you use? Did you use a question kit also?

    December 11, 2015 at 12:12 pm #290883
    sbarfoot
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    Thanks for this. Very useful thread. I am did P1 on Wednesday and am going to hope for the best and try P3 in March.

    December 11, 2015 at 5:07 pm #291098
    tich2010
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    I sat for P1 and P3 using Kaplan as well as BPP , i hope i pass but its doable . Not difficult at all , attending lectures i think its just thru fear but otherwise i dont see the need if u are disciplined enough .

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