“READY TO BOOST YOUR SCORE? LET’S UNLOCK YOUR ACCA POTENTIAL”
ACCA exams in Sri Lanka are classified into two types: one is session-based exams (consisting of descriptive questions) and computer-based exams, also known as ACCA online exams (consisting of objective questions). Some of the ACCA modules are CBEs, while others fall in the category of session-based exams; the CBEs or online exams include modules from FIA, Applied Knowledge, and Applied Skills levels. However, ACCA online exams include objective questions, are more flexible, and can be taken throughout the year. Despite the flexibility these online exams demonstrate, students find them somewhat complex; the reason for this added layer of complexity is the use of technical tools.
ACCA CBEs require students to be well-equipped with technical efficiencies and have a strategic approach to manage time; students feel like it is an add-on responsibility and hence find on-demand ACCA exams relatively difficult. However, to help students achieve success in online ACCA papers, we brought forward this informative blog that discusses some of the best study hacks students can utilize.
THE BEST STUDY HACKS FOR STUDENTS APPEARING IN ACCA ONLINE EXAMS
These study hacks will help you in mastering the CBEs and achieving ultimate success in online exams.
1: UNDERSTAND THE FORMAT IN-DEPTH
The format of online exams is very different from traditional paper formats; therefore, to ace ACCA modules, one must understand the digital features beforehand. The digital tool used during ACCA online exams offers several features, including embedded exhibits, on-screen calculators, spreadsheets, word-processing tools, etc. If students are efficient in using these tools, it can save them a sufficient amount of time during exams.
2: CREATE A SMART STUDY SCHEDULE
After catering to the technical requirements of online exams, ACCA students must also prepare themselves with time management skills and strong academic knowledge. Where technical knowledge is important to crack CBEs, students must also have in-depth academic knowledge; therefore, creating and following a well-structured study schedule can be the right move. An additional study tip for ACCA aspirants is that they must rely on understanding the concepts rather than cramming.
3: CONSISTENCY IN PRACTICE
If you really are ambitious to achieve success, consistency in daily practice is very important; cramming can not help you at all, especially for such a technical exam. You must understand the concepts in-depth, and it is only possible through consistent practice; you can begin with topic-based practice, then move towards mixed-question sets. This daily practice will not only strengthen your knowledge pace but also enhance your problem-solving and critical-thinking speed.
4: MASTER THE CBE TOOLS
As mentioned before, mastering the CBE tools gives you an advantage; it ensures accuracy in your work and reduces stress. For this, aspirants are advised to do hands-on practice using highlighting tools, spreadsheet formulas, word-processing formatting, etc. This will also save you time that you might otherwise waste in figuring out the platform.
5: MANAGE TIME LIKE A PRO
Time management is essential for such time-pressurized exams; if you want to achieve success in these modules, you must be a master in time management. You can develop this valuable skill by allocating time to each question depending on the weightage of the marks and focusing on the questions that you are more confident about first, rather than wasting time on a tricky question that you are unsure about.
6: STAY CALM, TECHNICALLY PREPARED, & PREPARED ON EXAM DAY
ACCA online exams might be tricky, and students might feel very anxious while appearing in these papers, but on the exam day, they must remain focused and calm. Chaos and anxiety can lead to silly mistakes and distraction; therefore, prepare yourself technically and academically before the exam, and once your paper begins, leave all those worries behind.
CONCLUSION
ACCA online exams require you to be digitally equipped as well. This could be a huge shift, especially for those who have always taken traditional centre-based exams for the ACCA Course in Sri Lanka. But if students prepare themselves technically, academically, and analytically before exams, they can easily crack these CBE exams as well. There is no rocket science in becoming technically equipped; all you need to do is practice tools daily and consistently integrate the strategies discussed in the blog.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
Q1: Which ACCA exams in Sri Lanka are more difficult, CBEs or Session-based?
Ans: The difficulty of either of them varies from student to student; where some aspirants find session-based exams much easier because they do not require technical expertise, some oppose because they think session-based exams are more comprehensive comparatively.
Q2: Do ACCA practice platforms in Sri Lanka help students prepare for CBEs?
Ans: Yes, practice platforms offered by ACCA study Hub are quite helpful learning resources; students are advised to take help from these platforms and equip themselves to achieve academic success.
Q3: Are examiner reports essential for ACCA online exams in Sri Lanka?
Ans: Yes, these reports help you to understand the examiner’s mindset and avoid common mistakes, help with complex areas by recommending approaches, etc. Students who want to study smart and save themselves from common mistakes must go through examiners’ reports.
