This was without doubt the most technically demanding paper of the ACCA syllabus for me. I personally found this paper a huge challenge and understanding the questions plus time constraints an issue.

I believe this paper is the toughest of the core papers. But you can pass!!

Advice:
Firstly, as always I summarized the syllabus into my pocket note book and reviewed it continuously to ensure I was fully familiar with the syllabus. This gave me good depth in knowledge even if i did not fully understand the question (Which was most of the time). You only need a broad knowledge and not an in-depth technical knowledge of each area.

The questions are long and painful. It’s impossible to finish them and anybody that tries, will fail. You need to be very strict with time in the exam, it’s vital to attempt all questions but not vital to complete any!!!!!
Never over run time on any questions. Quit!

Always do section B and the written parts first!!!! Whether for 4 marks or 10. This will get you the pass you need and boost your confidence. I was only here to pass......

You will be very tired and stressed by this paper. However, give its the best you can for 3 hours and then its over forever!!!! Be Positive, you have worked hard but exam technique will get you through.

Secondly, listen to you lecturers advice on target areas. Make sure you know these areas well and practice any questions you can.

Please beware that due to the size of the syllabus, it is difficult for lecturers to target accurately examination questions. Do you own research.

The key to passing this paper as with all ACCA papers is question practice. The more you do, the more likely you are to pass.

You will never know enough, so just give it your best shot.

You will come out of this exam feeling terrible, i did. Its all part of the ACCA experience and you just have to forget about it.

Good luck in June!!

By Mr Incredible, an ex-FTMS student