Checklist for passing your next ACCA exam Getting prepared for your exam Know the course Leave no parts of the syllabus out – you can get a question from anywhere Plan your study Make sure you have a detailed study plan and stick to it Study regularly 60-90 minutes a day for 5 days is much better than one long day Practice questions Build your knowledge and practice relevant questions as you go - don’t practice 100’s of questions; make sure you can answer 20 really well covering the major topics in the time allowed. Maximise your CBE practice It is time to give up the pen and paper if you are taking computer-based exams Complete a mock exam Don’t let the first time you attempt the exam be the day of your exam - no 2 subjects are the same. Read the examiner report You need to understand what the examiner wants from you to give you a pass. Time Management Never practice a question without a stop watch. Stick to the time available and then compare to the solution. Figure out where you lost time and avoid that the next time. Checklist for passing your next ACCA exam Key Exam Tips Planning The first part of every exam is key to picking your question order and planning your solutions. Practice this for every question you attempt and it will become second nature. Application The examiner does not want you to show all your knowledge on a subject, they want you to apply the knowledge to the scenario provided in the exam – without this you will struggle to pass. Time Management Allocate the correct time to each question and spend no more than that on writing your solution. Attempting 100% of the paper increases your chances of passing. Checklist for passing your next ACCA exam The night before the exam Get ready Have everything you need to hand for your exam – exam docket, calculator etc. Recheck the venue and time Even if it is home you can still make sure you are ready in plenty of time. Stick to light revision Just review some key topics or questions but make sure you get an early night – your brain needs to be rested to take on an ACCA exam Checklist for passing your next ACCA exam Your exam day Keep to your routine Keep the same wakeup time, breakfast – it is not the day to try something new! Be in plenty of time It doesn’t matter where your exam is, be there and be ready with plenty of time left before the exam begins Stay calm when you see the paper Your first read will likely be a shock – but it gets better Focus on the exam technique Time management and apply your knowledge to the scenario Be calm and trust all the hard work Good luck
