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Sticking to number of required examples

Forums › Ask ACCA Tutor Forums › Ask the Tutor ACCA AA Exams › Sticking to number of required examples

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  • March 6, 2016 at 12:53 pm #303821
    rahinibrahim
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    Hi,

    I have a quick question regarding the number of examples required in an exam. If for example we have been asked to identify five audit procedures, is it acceptable to give more than five examples? Thus increasing the chances of getting all five marks, albeit, wasting extra time. Or will the examiner just mark the first five procedures given (as they do in other exams such as GCSE’s) and ignore any subsequent answers.

    Any help will be greatly appreciated.

    March 6, 2016 at 2:37 pm #303843
    Ken Garrett
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    They say they mark the best 5. However, as you say giving more wastes time. It is irritating for markers because they have to read more and they think you are fool who can’t read the requirements.. Better to stick to what you are asked for.

    March 6, 2016 at 6:22 pm #303868
    rahinibrahim
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    Thank you for your help much appreciated.

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