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Don’t know whether to start with f3 or f1

Forums › ACCA Forums › ACCA FA Financial Accounting Forums › Don’t know whether to start with f3 or f1

  • This topic has 8 replies, 3 voices, and was last updated 9 months ago by AvatarImmy.
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  • April 21, 2025 at 7:01 pm #716881
    Avatar29nikitaa
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    Hi guys, I need some advice. So I have a degree but nothing accounting related- i am doing acca self study, i thought to start with f3 but im really struggling, i find that i understand the content sometimes but like when i do acca practise i really struggle- do you think it would be best to start with f1 or? I am really struggling

    April 22, 2025 at 3:13 pm #716891
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    Firstly, I recommend you read the following article-

    https://opentuition.com/acca/plan-your-acca-exam-journey/

    April 22, 2025 at 3:14 pm #716892
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    I would recommend you make use of the ACCA study hub.

    April 22, 2025 at 3:16 pm #716893
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    I would recommend you attempt F1 first. With F3, if you get a good grip of double entry it should form a solid foundation for the rest of your financial accounting ACCA studies.

    April 22, 2025 at 4:30 pm #716894
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    thank you so much, i just realised that i bought the f3 book that expires in aug 2025 so i have to do this first. i am so stuck on general ledger and double entry, i even attempted the acca parctise questions and failed. it is so difficult

    April 22, 2025 at 4:31 pm #716895
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    thank you so much, i just realised that i bought the f3 book that expires in aug 2025 so i have to do this first. i am so stuck on general ledger and double entry, i even attempted the acca practise questions and failed. it is so difficult

    April 24, 2025 at 10:22 am #716931
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    I think the only major change in the syllabus is IFRS 18 will become examinable.

    July 4, 2025 at 8:26 pm #718148
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    Hi Nikita,

    I think I’ve made the same mistake ? I’m studying FA now and struggling to understand it.

    Have you passed your exam yet?

    Kind regards,
    Immy

    July 4, 2025 at 8:26 pm #718149
    AvatarImmy
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    Hi Nikita,

    I think I’ve made the same mistake ? I’m studying FA now and struggling to understand it.

    Have you passed your exam yet?

    Kind regards,
    Immy

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