Topics discussed: 

Building an Effective SBR Study Approach Focused on Professional Judgement

Addressing Gaps in Financial Reporting Knowledge Before the Exam

Study Techniques That Work for SBR’s Written, Discursive Style

Understanding the SBR Examiner’s Mindset and Marking Approach

Key SBR Resources to Support Exam Technique and Application

  Links mentioned in this episode: 

ACCA Practice Platform SBR examiner reports SBR technical articles and topic explainers

Topics discussed:

Common student struggles and queries about SBL

How to overcome challenges with the exam

Strategies for exam success

Expectations of the examining team

Importance of question practice

SBL study resources

Links mentioned in this episode:

Get Ready Modules (testing underpinning knowledge)

SBL examiner reports

SBL past exams

Exam verb videos

Topics discussed:

· Customising your study strategy to succeed in the APM exam

· Strengthening foundational knowledge ahead of your APM exam

· Exploring effective study techniques specifically for APM

· Adopting the examiner’s mindset: Strategic exam preparation tips

· Key APM resources every student should be using

Links mentioned in this episode:

ACCA Practice Platform

APM examiner reports

APM technical articles and topic explainers

Topics discussed: How to learn to create a study plan Relationship with the failure Mindset of ‘controlled practice’ Useful resources to do the prep Time allocation during the exam Revision cards with notes Marking your own paper

Links mentioned in this episode: ACCA Practice Platform: Past exams and question practice | ACCA Global FR examiner reports: FR Examiners' reports | ACCA Global FR technical articles and topic explainers: FR technical articles | ACCA Global

Want to know how to practice smarter and pass faster? In this podcast, we discuss the importance of question practice and mock exams, explaining how these activities support exam success.

Hear from ACCA's Education Support Manager, Martin Mwebia, who shares his own experiences of studying for ACCA exams, including overcoming his fear of mocks and how question practice helped improve his exam confidence.

• ACCA mock exams and debrief videos: https://www.accaglobal.com/uk/en/student/exam-entry-and-administration/prepare-for-exams/InSession-exam-countdown-emails/mock-exam-event.html

• Kickstart webinar - how to practice: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/5004231/9463C5D52DB066E1D453C09C42FF2DC2

• Practice Platform (Applied Skills/Strategic Professional: https://www.accaglobal.com/uk/en/student/exam-support-resources/professional-exams-study-resources/cbe-platform-support.html

• Practice Tests (FIA/Applied Knowledge): https://www.accaglobal.com/uk/en/student/exam-support-resources/practice-tests.html

• Study Hub: https://www.accaglobal.com/uk/en/student/your-study-options/studyhub.html

Topics discussed:

· Tailoring your study approach for AFM exam success

· Improving weak underpinning knowledge before your AFM exam

· Discovering AFM study tactics that work

· Thinking like the AFM examiner: How to approach the exam strategically

· Essential AFM study resources you should be using

Links mentioned in this episode:

ACCA Practice Platform

AFM examiner reports

AFM technical articles and topic explainers

The SBR syllabus is changing from September 25 onwards. We spoke to expert tutor, Jo Tuffill, about the updates and what this means for SBR students.

Access ACCA resources and examining team guidance on the ACCA website: https://www.accaglobal.com/uk/en/student/exam-support-resources/professional-exams-study-resources/strategic-business-reporting.html

Discover more videos and advice from Jo on her YouTube channel, @jotuffillacca.

In the last episode with expert tutors Ben and Erin, Tom asks one of the most challenging questions - 'how do you pass after failing an exam'? During this discussion, they share advice and strategies for resitting exams, including when to rebook and what you can do to achieve success in your next attempt.

If you've experienced the disappointment of not passing an ACCA exam, this episode is for you.

Note: The views expressed in this video are those of the tutors and do not necessarily reflect the views of ACCA.

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