STEP TO TAKE AFTER RECEIVING YOUR ACCA EXAM RESULTS IN ZIMBABWE:
The ACCA qualification is considered a competitive and highly regarded qualification in accounting. As much as the qualification is hyped up, the students are as anxious and desperate for the result’s announcement. ACCA exam results are a great deal for desperate candidates and their tutors. Here are some of the steps ACCA students are advised to follow after ACCA Exam Results are announced:
REVIEW YOUR RESULT:
After the announcement of ACCA exam results, the first thing any student is expected to do is check their results. Go through your results precisely, check if you cleared the respective exams, and celebrate your success. In case you had bad luck and could not clear the ACCA exams, then you should review your result in depth to analyze and identify the area that needs improvement. It is crucial to know where you are lacking in order to get better.
ACCESS ACCA’S MYACCA PORTAL:
You can access your ACCA exam results in detail through the official website of ACCA; therefore, check your results thoroughly to identify the area of improvement and prepare an academic plan to progress in that specific area. Also, you may check about your retakes, exemptions, and other suggested plans on this portal. Following this step will help you to get a better idea of where you stand academically and what measures you need to follow to make progress.
UNDERSTAND RETAKE OPTIONS: (If Applicable)
Once you review your ACCA exam results in depth check your lacking points through the official website. Now, you will have a clear picture of all the do’s and don’ts you need to follow while preparing for your next attempt. Create a plan in your mind with all the observations you have made, then decide when you are comfortable retaking that specific exam. ACCA exam retakes take place four times a year, which means every third month (March, June, September, December). You can choose the exam sitting for a retake that is more feasible for you; think wisely before making any decision.
REQUEST FOR REVIEW OR APPEAL:
In case you are not satisfied with your ACCA exam results and you are confident about your performance in exams, then you may request a review. Review is requested when a student claims there might be some mistake in marking or grading of the paper. You can apply for an exam review for about 30 days after the announcement of ACCA exam results. However, there is a certain fee associated with exam rechecking that you will need to pay.
CONSIDER EXEMPTIONS OR COURSE MODIFICATIONS:
When making registrations or applying for retakes and rechecking, you are advised to check out if you are eligible for any exam exemptions. You may check this information on your official portal with the help of an exemption calculator. Exam exemptions will allow you to appear in lesser exams depending on the previous qualification (if any).
REGISTER FOR RETAKE:
Once you have gone through all the necessary information, identified your mistakes, created a progressive study plan, and managed to prepare yourself for the retake. Now, you should apply for the retake. Once you know you are ready to ace that specific exam, you should register yourself in the preferred exam sitting. You can make your registration through the MyACCA portal; you will need to pay the fee attached to it. You are advised to keep an eye on every announcement regarding the exam, schedule, payment, etc.
UPDATE YOUR EMPLOYER OR STUDY GROUP:
Study groups, mentors, or alumni help you stay motivated, so if you have joined any study groups, it is suggested to share your ACCA exam results with them. This practice will help you get the valuable insights of your fellow peers, alumni, etc., related to your results that might be very fruitful in career planning, scheduling and planning of exams, and future insights.
MAINTAIN YOUR CPD:
CPD (Continuous Professional Development) is an essential part of ACCA qualification; it is always advised for ACCA members to maintain their CPD records. This is very helpful to keep track of your professional development in the field and helps you to not be left out on something important.
PLAN YOUR NEXT STEPS:
This complex qualification requires a lot of planning and scheduling. Students are expected to plan every minor detail regarding academics to achieve success. Hence, after the announcement of ACCA exam results, if you have cleared all of your exams, you should start planning for your Professional Strategic level (advanced level of ACCA qualification). In case you haven’t yet completed the previous levels of the qualification, first complete them before progressing towards the advanced level. Plan your study schedules and patterns to achieve success in your academics.
CELEBRATE OR RECOMMIT:
After the announcements of ACCA exam results, students fall into two categories: the ones who are celebrating their success and the others who are grieving their failure. Either way, do not get overwhelmed; if you have achieved success in your exams, it is good to celebrate and appreciate yourself for achieving the milestone, but do not get overconfident and keep striving for more success. If you faced failure this time, tell yourself it’s okay, and rather than crying over the spilled milk, recommit yourself to the studies. Do not give up and stay consistent; create a more effective study plan and give your best.
CONCLUSION:
ACCA exam results are way too pressurizing for students; do not get overwhelmed by the thought of failure. Let yourself know it is not important to get success every time, but what is important is your consistency and determination to achieve it all. Firstly, check your result; in case you can’t make it this time, do not give up; rather, review your result thoroughly and check where you have lacked, prepare an effective study plan following your observations, and once ready, register yourself for the retake. In case you doubt the result, isn’t correct; you can also apply for rechecking. Just do not give up on your dreams; remember why you started and where you aim to be.