There isn't any "catching up" to do actually since they will start teaching it from scrap. Its just that those with some accounting knowledge from SPM gets a head start compared to others. As long as you understand the initial double entry principle (some of my friends struggle with it), I believe you're good to go!

I don't really know much about the salary for fresh grads but for the course duration (if you're asking for the CAT>ACCA programme), its 1 year CAT, 2 years ACCA. Hope it helps. =)

The CAT>ACCA route only takes 3 years provided you pass all the papers at one go. Some prefer to have a degree to be on the safe side while some prefer the shortcut method.

Hey guys, I'm a little lost in selecting my optional papers next semester. I'm interested in P4 and P5 rather than P6 and P7 but does that restrict my chances into getting into the Big4?

I think those who want to work in the Big4 is due to their approved employer platinum status and for their resume later on if they want to leave the co.

I'm just wondering whether can we take P7 and P2 in the same sitting without finishing the essential papers first?

I'm sitting for P1 this June sitting and would like to take P2 and P7 this Dec without taking P3 first.

Means no? oO

The exemption fee is the exam fee for each of the papers u have been exempted for...

I had that very same problem for a week. I sent an email to ACCA to enquire on this but nothing yet.

Yesterday I simply tried my luck and it just went thru.

As an alternative, maybe you can buy a bankdraft to be on the safe side?

The FIA he is referring to is the Foundation in Accounting which is replacing CAT later next June I believe. Its only 1/2 year taking 3 papers compared to CAT's 1 year taking 9 papers. However, I don't really know about the exact details of the programme route to ACCA fundamentals.

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F4 for me can be easy if you consistent study for it. It is straight forward and if you memorize it everyday, 80+ marks will be no problem at all.

F9 on the other hand requires analytical skills. Calculations, theories, definitely harder than F4 IMO.

I did F4, 5, 6, 7 a year ago. Very stress, and with the exam entry issue I had with ACCA, I almost gave up 2 weeks before the exam. Got 71.5 for my average for those 4 papers though... =)

Actually i think it is the lecturer's willingness to teach what is in the syllabus of F9 in T10 that makes the difference.
During my time in T9, my lecturer taught a lot of the syllabus in F6, scaring us when we are getting prepared for the T9 exam. Turns out, the exam was so much easier than what we have practiced before.

When we went up to F6, I found out the gap was just minimal, it is just the questions that were tricky, not the syllabus itself.

P1 is fairly easy. I'm from Sunway as well, I just read Mr Goh's notes over and over again, I think got more than 4 times.

You have to know that everything is connected to one another. I got 55 for PT1, 44 for PT2 and I skipped mock and still passed the paper.

I think it all comes down to your bullshitting abilities.

I dont think there is any bridging classes at Sunway.

If Sunway's platinum status is based on their mock exams, i think everyone will be able to achieve the platinum status.

The platinum status is IIRC is based on the some of the F level and P level papers. At least 75% of those paper must be above the world pass rate, and some other criteria.

I was from Sunway's CAT. I would like to say it was very competitive, everyone was aiming for a prize back then, giving you the kiasu-ness to achieve the same.

Forgot to mention, FIA is only available in June 2011 IIRC.

That is the "threat" that Sunway has if you do not do well in ALL 3 examinations. They claim that they will bar you from the final examinations.

But I don't think they have the rights to do that. Been here almost 3 years, only heard them barring once or twice only. And that is because their marks in every progress test and mock is below 20.

Even if they bar you, you can still take the exam, on the condition that you must pass the exams, if not you can no longer be a student at Sunway.
However, I have not meet such person at all.

For me, pressure is a good thing. Having so many exams and such "threat" is good in a way.

But last semester there was special progress test, making it 4 exams in a single semester excluding the real exam! Now that is too much.

Yes you can. You must be in the attempt of completing the previous level to take the next level's paper, i.e. you can only take p1 and p2 only if you are taking the remainder of the F level paper as well.

No you cant.

To opt in for the OBU, you must be attempting F789. I don't think with 9 exemptions you can still take the OBU, unless you request ACCA to reset your F789 papers I guess.

Don't see the point in obtaining a qualification that provides the same recognition though.

2strong, since you asked here as well. I'll just answer your question here instead.

You will definitely get to register for the exams in June. ACCA UK is kinda slow in these stuffs, I'll say 2 to 3 weeks after the payment and you'll get your registration pack.

You can only register for the June examination after the December results are out, which is 21st of Feb.

May I know how old are you? *just curious*

FIA = Foundations in Accountancy. It will replace CAT in June 2011. You will still be able to take CAT for a certain period of time, not sure how long before CAT becomes obsolete. I think its better if you ask the staff at Stamford or Sunway to clarify things.

FIA replaces CAT. FIA is just half a year, but the subjects covered by it is not as extensive as CAT.

FIA and CAT provides the same exemptions for ACCA, i.e. F123. So its practically the same except for the time duration and knowledge acquired I guess.

I'm a CAT grad btw, doing ACCA P lvls now. Hopefully June 2011 will be my last sitting. *fingers crossed*

Ya, its better late than never. I've never self study before and I believe self study really requires discipline, something I'm lacking.

You should purchase some textbook for CAT right away and start your CAT journey as soon as possible. =)