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Is it OK that I study FA1 & MA1 by myself and pass the tests?

Forums › FIA Forums › FA1 Recording Financial Transactions Forums › Is it OK that I study FA1 & MA1 by myself and pass the tests?

  • This topic has 21 replies, 12 voices, and was last updated 1 year ago by Ken Garrett.
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  • February 15, 2017 at 9:17 am #372481
    vickyxxi
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    I have just started FA1 few months ago. I realized most of my friends just finished FA1 in 1 month but my tutor and I have used more than 1 month…
    Anyone has studied by themselves and just use Opentuition notes and practices to pass the test? If you did so, do you buy any books such as Kaplan or BPP?
    Please recommend some books to me too. Thank you so much.

    February 17, 2017 at 4:49 pm #372897
    secondstar
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    For FA1, i used Kaplan. I’d refer you the same. But, it does not matter which text book you’re using. You can use Beckers as well. All of the ‘Approved Content Providers’ have what it takes to pass the paper.
    As for Revision Kits, 1 is enough, but for a better preparation, use 2. It would provide you with more questions & you’ll be able to get a grip on how the examiner tests the students.

    As for Time, it does take more than 1 month, in fact much more if you’re either working full time, or have no accounting background. I had no accounting background & had to take proper classes despite working full time. A revision of 1.5 months was enough for me to pass.

    February 20, 2017 at 2:06 am #373228
    vickyxxi
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    @secondstar Thank you so much for your reply. Did you use BPP books before? Most of my friends recommend BPP instead of Kaplan.

    February 20, 2017 at 6:59 am #373256
    secondstar
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    @vickyxxi
    I used Kaplan for FA1 and FA2. Will use it for F3 as well.
    For MA1, MA2 i have used BPP. Currently preparing for F2 with BPP.
    I have not decided what to use for F1. My tutor recommended BPP, but i’ll see whats better when i’ll start preparations.

    It doesn’t matter which study material you’re using, use what you understand easily. I have passed FA1,FA2,MA1 & MA2 with those study materials.

    February 20, 2017 at 8:58 am #373296
    vickyxxi
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    @secondstar Oh I see. Thank you so much for your help! 😀

    February 20, 2017 at 5:39 pm #373395
    secondstar
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    @vickyxxi
    You’re welcome.. Do not forget to ask your queries in this forum.

    March 3, 2017 at 5:47 am #375215
    saba00
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    i’ve been studying FA1 since the start of Jan/2017. i am doing it through acca-x online courses which are free and i really think that they are amazing and exactly designed for the beginners to pass the exam.
    i am going to appear in the exam in last week of march. My exam was delayed due to registration problems otherwise it just takes 5 weeks to complete the course and give exam.

    March 26, 2017 at 8:34 am #379283
    daniyal45
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    Which book are you studying from, I’m started studying from April tell me fees and details

    March 27, 2017 at 3:55 am #379332
    vickyxxi
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    @saba00 So you took 5 weeks to complete FA1 by going through ACCA-X?

    @daniyal45
    I’m using BPP Practice and revision kit only since I’m lack of practices. I think the fees depend on which country are you from.

    March 27, 2017 at 7:50 am #379339
    daniyal45
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    I’m from Pakistan
    And tell me how to study . Where should I order books

    May 16, 2017 at 11:41 am #386432
    hamza7
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    hey friend i’m from Rwanda i need your help
    i’m new in ACCA and i want to pass my Exams
    FA1,FA2 and MA1,MA2 can you give me the methods i can use ?

    and i need more friend for helping me my email is museveniamza@gmail.com

    thanks

    June 14, 2017 at 1:16 pm #393134
    ahenry25
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    Hello I’m new to the ACCA FIA FA1 and registered with open tuition.

    Can you give advice on how to pass exams. I use the open tuition notes to study with ,but is that enough. Is the open tuition notes okay or do I need the text books from some other provider?

    June 14, 2017 at 3:12 pm #393144
    Ken Garrett
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    You don’t need other textbooks, but you do need a book of questions to practise eg from BPP or Kaplan.

    June 14, 2017 at 3:12 pm #393145
    vickyxxi
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    @ahenry25 You can also read the notes given by ACCA-X. The courses are free for Foundation & Intermediate level and it has practices and tests too. I bought BPP practice and revision kit for myself because I need more practices. Last week I just finished my exam (FA1 & MA1) and got 70%+ so I think other than these resources your hard work is needed too 🙂

    July 21, 2017 at 11:35 am #397923
    pusetsosethunya
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    I am studying FA-1 and MA-1. I started last week. And I never did accounting, this is my first attempt and I am very desperate to pass. What can I do to pass? I am sitting for exams in September which I think is near. So I am asking for all advises to help to tackle this. Thanks in advance

    August 25, 2017 at 2:57 pm #403502
    hemro
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    Are notes I download from OpenTuition sufficient enough for passing FA1?
    Or is it a must to buy the Kaplan / BPP Textbooks?

    Or is also okay to use the online notes here and buy Kaplan/BPP question banks for the excersices

    September 5, 2017 at 1:56 am #405553
    ahenry25
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    okay, yeah, @ vickyxxi

    January 22, 2018 at 3:40 pm #432111
    slymkanya1981
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    Hie guys how do I access kaplan or BPP so that I can access material for FA1, FA2 ,MA1 and MA2

    August 13, 2019 at 2:02 pm #527350
    feyitimii
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    Can I take mock exam through opentuition before writing my FA1exams?

    May 9, 2020 at 5:55 pm #570435
    Ken Garrett
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    Asking to be sent soft copy versions of BPP or Kaplan notes is attempted intellectual property theft. That would contravene accountants’ ethical codes and could mean you are not allowed to proceed in the qualification.

    June 11, 2023 at 6:26 pm #686804
    kawaiicuties
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    Thanks But can You tell me which book it is that I have to buy?
    Is it study Text, Exam Kit or Paper notes?

    June 11, 2023 at 10:51 pm #686821
    Ken Garrett
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    You definitely need to ha e a revision kit to give you lots of practice answering questions.

    See how you get on with our free notes. If you decide that you want more help then consider buying a text book.

    Remember, you can ask short questions here.

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