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  • This topic has 7 replies, 5 voices, and was last updated 11 years ago by sixtogo.
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  • February 18, 2015 at 9:27 am #229040
    sixtogo
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    I need some advise – In Dec 2014 I attempted F9 exam for the third time and failed it again (36marks) – I am getting a bit fed with this exam and it was the only exam I attempted in Dec 2014

    I performed really well in exam question practice but still can’t think where I go wrong in the exam.

    I have F9 and all the P’s exams left to complete in total 6 exams and I am considering retaking F9 exam and also attempting P1 & P2 along side it

    The reason for this – according to my ACCA student membership – I have until June 2017 to pass all my exams therefore getting really worried what if I can’t complete my exams by than and also I have been studying for a long time now so just want to get over and done with it.

    I am writing to get some advise – on which is the best way forward to complete all exams as soon as possible and how to prepare for them to pass in first attempt?

    At present I am also working full time in an accounting role

    I will really appreciate your advice

    February 18, 2015 at 9:37 am #229045
    seagoat
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    How is your time management? Did you practice under exam conditions? Actually setting stopwatch and controlling the time?

    Did you attempt 100% of exam – literally did you attempt each an every mark available.

    Is your writing legible? Is it? – on the exam you have to be neat, you have to structure answer make paragraphs. I suggest showing your practice paper which was written under time pressure to your friend and see if he can read all your words and numbers.

    Do you show calculations / workings?

    As for the P level – most of the students would suggest P1 as it’s syllabus isn’t that big really and is a good ‘warm up’ before harder P papers.

    Try F9 and P1.

    About the time left – well since ACCA is increasing number of sittings your chances of completing are now increased – but please ensure if your country/exam centre is included.

    February 18, 2015 at 9:56 am #229050
    sixtogo
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    Thanks for your reply

    As much I remember i attempted every question in the exam
    All my practice questions were attempted under timed conditions and reviewed by a tutor as i had attended a revision course at Kaplan Financial

    I think this time i will resit F9 and attempt P1 than hopefully the increased number of sittings will help to progress further

    Really stressed out 🙁

    February 18, 2015 at 12:43 pm #229058
    razor180
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    I was reading somewhere, if you haven’t started the P papers you have 7 years to complete when you do start.

    February 18, 2015 at 12:44 pm #229059
    razor180
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    Here it is: https://www.accaglobal.com/uk/en/student/acca-qual-student-journey/getting-started/time-limits.html

    February 18, 2015 at 3:01 pm #229083
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    The new rule is that you have to finish the P papers within 7 years of passing your first P paper.
    As soon as any exam gets 7 years old, then you lose the pass for that exam and have to sit it again (but you keep other passes until they become 7 years old).

    February 18, 2015 at 9:45 pm #229105
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    Hello Sixtogo,
    Have you considered a study buddy? There are plenty of people study F9 and it could be just the boost you need to get you through the next set of exams 🙂
    This way you can sound off ideas and keep each other focused.
    Of course you may be studying at a Uni so this may be daft advice.
    I am also re-sitting F9 in June………..I WILL pass this time 🙂

    February 19, 2015 at 9:23 am #229153
    sixtogo
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    Hi Razor & John,
    Thanks for your message – much appreciated

    Hi Lavinia69,

    I have not considered a study buddy – since i have been attending revision courses and in contact with my tutor on a regularly. This sitting i am still deciding what to do in terms of preparing for exam – Either do home study (study buddy would be helpful) or attend a revision course

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