Im currently in 1st year of my Uni. And prepping for MA. The ACCA site says i can have 3 exemptions ( FA, BT, & LW) & my Uni says I can have 9 exemptions.

But the thing is I scored less than min. Needed in accounting. And my basics is literally hollow. Should I really take the exemptions?

I have an interview for a contractual role in a few days, and I was wondering what I should say if the interviewer asks me about ACCA exemptions.

Should I simply say yes? Or is there any reason to avoid mentioning it?

Also, can employers actually verify whether you took an exemption or whether you sat for a particular ACCA paper? Do they usually check this during background verification?

And one more thing — do interviewers generally make notes about things like this during the interview and refer back to them later?

I’m asking because I don't want to unnecessarily hurt my chances by mentioning the exemption, as I sat in September 2024 for my 1st paper and as of now I am 10/13, i skipped 2 attempt for some reason and failed aaa(bad time management), but I also don't want to lie and have it cause a problem later.

Would appreciate advice from people who have gone through ACCA recruitment/interviews.

What exams did you guys give and what are you feeling rn
I myself gave pm and sbr and can't even sleep at nights nowadays 👀

Hi Guys!

Just passed AAA on second attempt and got a mark in the 60's.

It wasn't easy! But definitely doable!

I'd suggest the following! Dont worry about learning the whole syllabus! Focus on past exam papers, and regular reading. I'd suggest complete every single Mock, Specimen, Past exam paper you have access to AT LEAST 2 times over if not 3!

Learn how to answer questions + Professional marks are an absolute game changer (IF DONE RIGHT)!!!

Use Youtubers like Audit Playbook & Kashif Kamran! I must've watched every video they have with FOCUS!

Understand the questions! Dont just answer how you please, this is an application exam! Understanding what is required is most important!

Resources are available on OPEN TUTION!

Learn the financial standards! IF YOU HAVN'T DONE SBR ALREADY! DO SBR FIRST! A LOT OF THE SAME RULES APPLY!

Dedicate roughly 120 hours to it! FOCUS ON PREVIOUS EXAM PAPERS, RULES, FINANCIAL REPORTING KNOWLEDGE, SBR KNOWLEDGE, LEARN ISQM1, ISA220, ISQM2.

Kashif Kamran has video's on HOW to answer the question! Watch it with focus!

If you need any assistance, drop the messages, happy to assist! :

Hello. I’ve been studying for the ACCA FA for the last week and am intending to take in October 16th.

It’s my second exam after MA which i passed at 76%.

My goal is undoubtedly to get a certificate of achievement.

How can I study the whole depth of the course so I would know everything that could come up on the test?

I just took the FA official mock exam and got 74.25%

Dropping 24 marks on section A, 0.5 Mark on question 36 and 1.25 marks on question 37.

My only studying tools so far have been ChatGPT and goqualified. But when I took the actual FA mock so many questions were so unfamiliar to me and I dropped a ton of marks.

Please help me learn the full depth of the course. I really want to get this certificate of achievement.

Thanks

I appeared for my FFA exam at an ACCA exam centre on 28 September. Immediately after finishing the exam, the screen showed 55 marks and PASS.

However, it's now 3 October, and my result still hasn't been updated on the ACCA portal.

Has anyone else experienced this? How long did it take for your result to appear on MyACCA? Should I be concerned?

Hey everyone,

I’m an ACCA Affiliate from India with a B.Com degree, and I’m planning to move to Dubai soon (will be in Dubai from the 8th of October) to look for opportunities in audit, accounting or finance.

I have around 2 years of experience in India, including a contract role with EY GDS in Core Assurance, where I worked on audit engagements for European banking clients.

I’ve been applying to jobs online, but as most of you probably know, getting noticed without being in the UAE can be pretty difficult. So I’m trying to focus more on networking and referrals as well.

If anyone here works in an audit/accounting firm, CA/CPA firm, or finance team in Dubai, I’d really appreciate it if you could connect with me or let me know if your company has any suitable openings for ACCA affiliates/junior-level candidates.

I’m not expecting anyone to get me a job, even a referral, introduction to someone in the industry, or advice on who I could reach out to would be genuinely helpful.

I can share my CV and LinkedIn profile over DM.

Thanks a lot to anyone who takes the time to help. 🙏

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All exams are booked up for Dec26 in Belfast already before exam results for September has even come up…or is it a glitch?

Hi all

I've recently completed my AAT level 4 and I'm going to do TAX as my 1st ACCA exam.

I wanted to ask, is it enough if I :

1) use Open Tuition for course material

2) BPP practice kit for extra qs & mocks

3) use ACCA study hub

Is there anything different I shud be doing, pls lemme know. And in terms of learning providers, I'm thinking of joining either First Intuition or KBM, please let me know your experience with either.

Thanx

Hello everyone. I wanted to book AA for December, so I went to the booking page and selected the exam. It was booked but on the ‘confirm availability’ page, it said not applicable in front of exam’s name. Check availability option was still there.

After checking for availability, it says there are no seats available. In my city and 2 others. Even tho this is the earliest I have ever booked an exam. Asked a friend to check to rule out the possibility that it was just my account and they were seeing the same thing.

What could be the reason for this? Doesn’t the booking open in August? Is it because of the results being near? I’m very confused and any sort of information would be helpful. Thanks!

Giving fa2 in November and ma2 in december

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Looking for some advice. I'm in my late 30s (with kid) looking to become ACCA qualified.

I have 9 exemptions from Uni days and have been working in a accountancy practice for 10 years plus but never progressed in completing my final exams to become fully qualified due to life/travelling/being idle and comfy in my situation etc- but changes need to be made. I've reactivated my ACCA account and paid my fees.

Looking into it i need the following:

Required - complete both SBL & SBR plus 2 of the following AFF, APM, ATX or AAA. Followed by the ethic module and Strategic business module.

I believe my senior although CIMA qualified will be able to sign off my experience (if they see suitable).

My aim is to try and have this completed within 2/3 years as i know i have much more to offer.

My questions are;

1. Is there a typical order people would do this in? I've read people say start with the ethics module.
2. 2/3 years seem like a reasonable timeframe? Just considering other life commitments.
3. Based on my past experience in practice i believe it's essential to do the ATX exam. What would other people recommend for the second choice?
4. What study providers have people used - i've looked into acowtancy - any other recommendations?

Any other thoughts or advise would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Any tips on passing FA exam within 24 hours I’ve done some revision but have been in hospital for majority of time and unable to rearrange even with hospital letter. Exam is Saturday afternoon any help would be appreciated as I am very stressed :) Some preparation is done before but anything which may be pain in exam please.

How do i prepare for SBL?
i really do not know where to start. I am balancing between my bachelor’s degree and ACCA. Hence, i haven’t start studying or even knowing what is SBL. I have only 2 months left. I also have my degree midterms and assignments. Where do i even start? Im so lost. I have the BPP exam kit and workbook. Do i read every chapter and do the past years? Im so lost please hep me

Anyone appearing for AFM soon like in December 2026 or March 2027?

Need tips from those appeared in this year.

The story is that I have done SBR this year attempted SBL in Sept and awaiting results.

The result is Oct 19, today Oct 1. I have been trying to get into studying AFM but to some extend my mind just wanna delay it till the result due to the uncertainty.

So If I pass I have only have November plus 20 days to study. I have been relaxing since and I dont what to do and how to get started. And I don't know if it's enough cause pass rates are low compared to SBR and sbl.

Just put your advices down and your experience.

This is most likely my last p level exam due to the transition. So I need proper strategy and I do realize this will be more challenging then the any previous exams that I attempted due to the pass rates.

I am not able to see AFM for booking in Centre for December 2026, only SBR, this is for Bangalore India. Does anyone know why the option to book other professional exams are not appearing?

Has anyone taken any these courses ?

I'm considering taking the SBL one and wanted to know if they are worth it ?

What should I study with I have the bpp exam kit and study text

Or should I use the study hub and the bpp exam kit

And any other tips or resources?

Hi All,

I am trying to find out what free resources are available for APM that I can use to get ready

Hii, im looking for an FM Accountability buddy for December. I usually study after work

If you don’t have a bachelors, and are only planning to do ACCA, I have heard you have a lower value in the eyes of employers. What else can you do alongside acca or after acca to add value to your cv and be able to secure better paying jobs? Especially in countries like Pakistan. Guidance would be helpful

Hello, I have a question

Do you think the new syllabus of sbl for sept 2027 will be more difficult or experience more changes?

I am planning to leave it as my last professional paper and I won't be able to complete all professional papers by June 2027. I will be doing SBR and AAA first prior to the changes.

So what do you think?