TIPS TO STAY MOTIVATED DURING ACCA EXAM PREPARATION:

ACCA (Association of Certified Chartered Accountants) is a highly rewarded qualification of accounting recognized internationally. Along with global recognition and numerous career opportunities, this qualification is considered one of the most competitive qualifications in Accounting and Finance. Therefore, aspirants of ACCA qualification are advised to stay committed and consistent with their studies to achieve academic success. To help students succeed in their educational journey of ACCA qualification below are some tips and strategies. 

SET CLEAR AND ACHIEVABLE GOALS:

To succeed in this competitive qualification break down the complex syllabus of ACCA into manageable chunks. This technique will help you to focus on every topic of ACCA exam individually, making complex strategies easy to understand. Set academic goals you need to achieve in a specified period (weekly or daily goals). After completing each goal treat yourself with some reward (a movie, a favorite dinner, a break, etc), this will help you stay motivated to achieve more milestones.

CREATE A STRUCTURED STUDY PLAN:

To ace an ACCA qualification, it is essential to create a structured study plan. You can use the time-block technique to assign predetermined time to each subject, topic, or course. This technique will help you to stay on track and consistent. Consistency doesn’t mean overburdening yourself, taking study breaks, and giving specified time to study without burning out yourself. 

JOIN STUDY TEAMS: 

Joining study teams and networking with peers could be very fruitful for ACCA students, as it builds a sense of competitive spirit, motivation, and improved memory retention. These groups enable the students to work together which helps in simplifying the complex strategies through various perspectives of fellow students. You can also use these groups to get feedback and suggestions regarding practice questions, mock exams, etc. 

UTILIZE ACTIVE LEARNING TECHNIQUES:

To succeed in ACCA exams students need to build confidence, past papers and mock exams help students to learn by solving questions under a specified time. This practice helps the students to gain confidence and time management during exams.

VISUALIZE YOUR GOALS: 

In order to stay motivated you need to always remember why you started this journey. If you keep reminding yourself about your mission, you will always stay motivated to achieve it. This technique helps you to avoid unnecessary distractions and helps you to achieve the goal with zeal and zest. 

DON’T OVERDO THINGS:

Physical and mental health comes first, to succeed in ACCA qualification it is essential to prioritize your health first. Any health issues will result in a decline in your academic progress. To avoid such circumstances, exercise regularly as it will help boost your energy level and reduce stress. Get enough sleep as lack of sleep can decline your concentration span drastically, therefore, take 8 hours of sleep daily to stay relaxed and sharp. Lastly, stay healthy and avoid food items that cause laziness.

STAY POSITIVE: 

ACCA qualification causes enough academic stress which creates negativity amongst the students. In this situation, it is very important to maintain a positive mindset. Don’t be too hard on yourself look at the brighter side (the achievements and progress you have made). Celebrate small wins and reassure yourself that you are capable of achieving success in ACCA exams. 

AVOID DISTRACTIONS AND STAY ORGANIZED:

Stay focused on your studies and avoid distractions like social media and phone, etc. During study hours your only focus should be on studies only. Keep your books, study material, and online resources well organized to avoid any mishaps. 

KEEP TRACK OF YOUR PROGRESS:

ACCA qualification has a very complex syllabus which often results in forgetting previously studied topics. Hence, it is crucial to keep track of your progress to review older topics, better understanding, and motivation. The sense of knowing how far you have come and how good you are doing in your academics helps you stay motivated. Whereas, if you haven’t covered certain topics keeping track of your work helps you analyze the topics you forget to cover. 

USE INCENTIVES: 

Spoil yourself with rewards once you achieve certain milestones or goals. For example: you understood a complex topic, and you cleared an exam. This gives you a break or sense of relief and keeps you motivated to achieve more and stay consistent. Set a timetable of difficult courses or topics and attach rewards to each accomplishment, keep the difficult topics more rewarded so that you strive harder to achieve them.

KEEP AN INSPIRATION:

To succeed in ACCA qualification it is important to get some inspiration. Find yourself a mentor, listen to their lectures, and webinars, learn about their journey, and get inspiration from them. Or follow successful ACCA candidates, listen to their stories, and learn how can you learn from their lessons. Follow the tips and tricks they offer, this practice not only gives you the chance to learn from their experience or mistakes but also helps you stay motivated so that you can achieve success just like them. Once you have a role model you try to walk into their footsteps and create your own success story.

BE PATIENT AND PERSISTENT: 

To thrive through the journey of ACCA qualification it is important to stay persistent. While studying sometimes it gets really exhausting and you might feel overwhelmed. In such a situation it is important to stay patient. Do not get disheartened by a failure rather take it as a challenge and don’t give up on it. Consistency is a key to success hence, stay consistent with your studies.

CONCLUSION:

ACCA qualification is a competitive qualification in accounting, however, it might be difficult for students to understand the complex theories of ACCA but it is not impossible to succeed in this qualification. Stay motivated, and consistent, and do not give up on your dreams. The techniques discussed in this blog can help students to stay goal-oriented. These techniques include maintaining a positive attitude, being patient and persistent, following a structured schedule, joining study groups, etc.