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💡 Why Great Ideas Don’t Always Bring Marks in #ACCA Exams 💡 Let me start with an example: "Smoking in public places should be banned as smoking leads to cancer, which will be treated out of taxpayers' pockets. This is not fair to those that don't smoke." Would this statement score a mark on an ACCA exam? ❌ No, it wouldn't. While it's true that 1) smoking leads to cancer and 2) treatment is funded by taxpayers, these points don’t directly address the core issue of banning smoking in 🎪***public places*** 🎪 . The ideas, although valid, fail to connect properly with the argument in the first part of the sentence, and that’s why this answer wouldn’t score any marks. You may not realize it as a student, but a tutor should teach you to use a 6-step argument structure to frame your answers properly. ACCA is an educational organization, and there are specific rules to follow when structuring your responses. I don’t overload students with theory of adults education, but I do spend time teaching them practical life hacks like the "two-handed accountant" technique and banning the use of "and" in their answers to ensure their ideas actually score marks. This is exactly why you need a tutor to carefully review your attempts and guide you on what to adjust to make sure you're hitting the right points. 🎯 #ACCA #ACCAExamTips #ACCATutor #ACCALifehacks #FM #ACCAFM #AFM #ACCAAFM #PM #ACCAPM #APM #ACCAAPM #SBR #ACCASBR #FR #ACCAFR

Exciting Experience! I am thrilled to share that I recently attended the Business Game organized by the Department of Accounting and Finance - Athens University of Economics and Business in collaboration with ACCA. This interactive event provided a fantastic platform to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world business scenarios, enhancing my problem-solving and decision-making skills. #ACCA #AUEB #BusinessGame #Accounting #Finance #ContinuousLearning

Hi there, Connections! This is my very first LinkedIn post, and I'm excited to share that I passed the ACCA Financial Management exam. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Chinmay Shah ACCA sir at Zell Education for their exceptional guidance and invaluable insights. All thanks to your amazing teaching techniques, because of which I was able to clear it. #acca #financialmanagement #accaglobal #accaresult #zelleducation

Thank you very much Mr. Nuwan Withanage (NW) FCA,ACCA(UK),CPA,MBA(PIM USj),B.B.Mgt (Fin)sp,FCMA for sharing your tacit knowledge on current economic condition and future economic predictions with our faculty of trainers. We strongly believe that in the VUCA world, as trainers, we should have a clear insight into the financial position of the country and financial industry trends in order to create a fruitful learning outcome for our trainees. #learning #training #financialindustry #economy

Proud moment! Happy to announce that I have joined the esteemed Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy (CIPFA UK) as an Affiliate Member! What this membership means to me? Besides the explicit meaning of public finance, every penny that comes out of your purse (or corporate one) for a public transaction such as for purchasing something requires transparency. Because if you are going to pay for something, you need to ensure that that the transaction locks the purpose and intention. Without understanding the transparent mode of transaction, your spending would not be open to accountability. This is where, in a most narrowest sense, the public finance requires open transparency and accountability for a solidifying social contract between the state and its people; thus, the need to have mechanisms, compliances and methods and the CIPFA comes first in elevating public finance standards, transparency, and accountability. Looking forward to connecting those in the public finance to appreciate and unlock value and foster the highest standards in the profession. #CIPFA #PublicFinance #Leadership #CIMA

One step closer?! I really hope results are going well for ACCA students🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼 For the December exam I have helped: - my great group of AFM students on my online course through AMA 💻 - the brilliant cohort of AFM students in Africa on the Study Hub+ Program 🌍 - all those AFM students who attended my ACCA webinar, or watched my ACCA mock exam debrief videos ▶️ Let me know how you got on! 😁 #ACCA #AFM #ACCAResults #ACCAStudents #ACCAGlobal

This time, I was anticipating a potential fail in FM (Financial Management). 📚 FM wasn't initially in my June plans. I applied only because a seat became available at the last minute for exam registration. Although I covered the entire syllabus, my downfall was in revision. I didn't review the final chapters thoroughly, simply glossing over them. It was either a lack of motivation, overconfidence, or perhaps a mix of both. I was almost expecting the word "fail" to shatter my overconfidence. However, passing both exams has given me extra motivation to forge ahead! 💪 Both PASSED! 🎉 And yes, this was achieved through self-study. 🧠💡 #accaexams #acca #selfstudy #perseverance #continuouslearning

🌟 Unlocking Success: The Power of ACCA SBL Exam Technique 🌟 Mastering exam techniques is pivotal, especially for the ACCA SBL (Strategic Business Leader) exam. A recent survey revealed that 68% of students attribute their success in passing the SBL exam to effective exam techniques. Clearly, understanding the how is just as critical as mastering the content itself. Consider the story of Max, an ACCA candidate who improved her SBL score by 20 Marks. By leveraging practice mock exams and detailed feedback, he pinpointed which parts of the case studies to prioritize, enhancing his efficiency during the actual exam.Challenges abound, such as time management and synthesizing vast amounts of information. But on my course, we start with homework and giving feedback on exam technique straight away What’s your experience with the ACCA SBL exam? Share your stories and tips! 📚✅ 💡 Key Takeaway: Effective exam technique can significantly elevate your SBL performance. Embrace online learning and personalized study strategies to stay ahead! #ACCA #SBLExam #Finance #ExamPreparation #ProfessionalDevelopment

Delighted to share with you all that I've cleared my 12 th paper of ACCA! This would not have been possible without the unwavering support and guidance of Dharna Sonigara and Synthesis Learning . I'm also grateful to have study buddies like Jillian Sequeira ,Raghav Goyal and Roystan Rodrigues who willingly solved even the most trivial of my difficulties whenever needed hehe :) Onto the last paper now! #acca #accaglobal #synthesislearning #afm #accaindia #ifrs #accauk #financialmanagement

I'm forfeiting my ACCA exemptions Why? It's simple; I'd prefer doing the papers at my desired pace. To do the professional level papers (SBL, SBR, APM & AFM ), one requires a level of understanding that can be achieved via attempting the papers externally. While I'll still be retaining 6 exemptions, I can now attempt FR, AA and FM. These 3 papers also allow me to appear for the RAP offered by Oxford Brookes university (however, the MOU expires in 2026, hence time is of the essence). What are your thoughts? I'd love to hear them! #acca #finance