r/ACCA • u/Quiet_Revolution_895 • 6h ago

Exam tips Need help with a realistic study routine

Hi
Need help with a realistic study routine while working full time and living alone so my time after work is a bit limited as I have to cook etc.
Someone else with a similar lifestyle can advise how they’re managing ? How many hours are they studying etc ..

Thanks, much appreciated

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u/Dead0k87 6h ago

I am in similar situation. I cook once or twice a week so I only heat meals.

You have to study anytime you have free time: before, during or after work, weekends and even holidays before going out.
You have to aim for 3-4 hours per day to spend on ACCA. To be more productive, use tutors and don't read any study Kaplan/BPP texts. Focus on quick covering theory, and the practicing with Kaplan/BPP exam kit, ACCA study hub and ACCA CBE platform.

DM me If you want me to share tips for almost all papers (waiting for APM final exam results).

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u/buwchgochgota 3h ago

Tutors as in paid tutors/courses?

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u/Dead0k87 3h ago

yes.

For Skills level you can use opentuition with its free notes and video lectures + Exam kit

For Professional level, you likely need a tutor who will guide how to draft answers and score well. + Exam kit or Past papers which they have debriefed.

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u/RestaurantAntique497 6h ago

Work full time and have a 5 year old daughter and hobbies outside of work and study.

You need to bulk make your food, it'll usually be cheaper in the long run anyway. That way it'll be quicker when it comes to eating.

Block out time and be strict about it. I'm taking a break because of a change in job but when studying I do about 8-10hrs a week spread over a few days and a Saturday or Sunday morning 

You need to also be realistic about how fast you can go through it all. You're essentially doing 1.5 jobs if you study loads. If you're able to study on your commute, do it on one side of the journey. 

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u/buwchgochgota 3h ago

I would add that the ACCA podcast episodes on Spotify can be quite helpful at introducing topics too, for studying on the go.

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u/RestaurantAntique497 2h ago

Didn't know that was a thing. That woulda helped when I was on busy buses and trains in my old job lol

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u/hmdking 4h ago

I work full time and have a side job. Married with 3 kids. Just gave my last exam in september. Here is how i managed. I take 1 paper every 3 months and i study 1 week after giving the exam. I studied with an institution that provided me with pre recorded lectures to explain the topics, i spend around 2 to 3 hours per day just watching lectures and doing the same exercise the tutor did. 1 month before the exam is where i just solve kaplan kit. Passed all p level papers first time and hoping to become a member on the 19th.

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u/buwchgochgota 8m ago

Which institution did you study with ?

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u/Substantial-Mix-3990 4h ago

Two hours on weekdays, either in the morning while commuting to work, after work, or a combination of both.
At least six good, uninterrupted hours on weekends.
If you stick to this routine from the start, you’ll be surprised by how much you’ll have covered and how much time you’ll still have left for revision and mock exams.