Hey guys, I'm planning to take ACCA this year. Well FiA actually. I'm 25. Kinda feel old but never too old to study I guess. I went to UITM expo yesterday and the first thing they asked me when they know I'm 25 is that can I get along with SPM leavers lol.

Since there is no more MSER, I have to take the first 7 papers in FiA - I planned to take CBE for all these 7 papers. Any thought on this? If possible I want to complete this by year end so that I will start F4 next year. Mode of study will be self study since I'm working and most of the time I have to work on weekend as well.

Now, my problem is about books or notes for these papers. Any school or college sell cheap books? Or do you guys know where I can get cheap books? I went to kinokuniya and I saw study text as well as revision kit will cost me RM150 together (this is only for FA1). I think if I can get it second hand definitely it's going to be much cheaper.

Also, anyone knows how much will CBE cost? I've called up FTMS earlier and the guy on the phone was saying that I can take the CBE anytime - just go there and say I want to take CBE and they will arrange a date for me - and it will only cost RM150 for any papers. The guy doesn't seems that confident about the info though.

Oh yeah, I planned to go to ACCA Malaysia sometime next week for registration because I read it might take up to 6 weeks for processing. This means the earliest I can take CBE for FA1 will be end of May or probably June. Just going to study for 1 paper and see how it goes.

Any input or word of advice is greatly appreciated. Looking forward to be studying ACCA soon.

i think you are studying part time since you are a working adult. i am unsure whether is there any paper limit per semester for FIA but for ACCA it's 4 papers for a semester (half yearly). last time CAT had no limitation, i don't think that FIA has it as well.

working and studying at the same time is not easy since you can imagine how tired you are after work, i don't think that you will have the motivation to take out the book to read, attending classes will make you more committed to it. for cheaper books you may post here, some members may be willing to sell those books to you at a cheaper rate after they passed the subject.

this is the pricing for each paper. it's around RM200/paper at entry level. during your initial registration, you will have to pay 77 + 77 pounds for initial registration and first year subscription.

ACCA is not easy and not to say very difficult, make sure yourself is committed to it. it may take years to finish but if you don't give up, you will eventually be graduated.

Any sheila (p7)student here??

Anyone from college bandar here? would like to know when is the IRC for F8 there.

Hi! jus wanna ask, anyone has experience working in Big 4 before?
i'm an accounting student (final year) , gonna graduate soon. wonder which path should i go to.
1)ACCA
2)Work first, then take ACCA partime.
3)don't take ACCA at all, straight go to work.

I've heard some of my frens said that Big 4 provides gud salaries etc but gotta work like hell. Has anyone got such experience? Advice is needed thanks =)

This post has been edited by ViLenG: Mar 28 2012, 10:22 PM

if you work for big 4, very likely that they will force you to continue your studies on either ACCA, ICAEW, MICPA or other programmes because they want you to be a professional. It is also important for your career development, if you have higher qualification, you are more likely to be promoted.

salaries of big4 should be higher than other accounting firms but their workload is definitely more. big 4 auditors will have to work until midnight/overnight during peak & very peak season, aka June and July.

if you are willing to take up the pressure, you can try big 4. if you prefer a more relax environment, try others. being part of big 4 is indeed an added advantage to your CV

Congratulation for students that got their obu results! =)

all the best in ur future studies. the effort of studying and passing ACCA is definately satisfying.

Hi, any comment on P1 revision class lec..either Joey Wong oR Ms Hema for P1 png sentral.

Hey, for all those who're looking for ACCA past year papers prior to 2007, the following are the links. F6 and P papers are still missing. Pl upload should anybody have them.

Thank you

F4 - http://f4law.wordpress.com/2009/01/14/past...answer-archive/
F5 - http://www.scribd.com/doc/14939130/ACCA-F5...ast-Papers-0208
F7 - http://www.scribd.com/doc/15083849/ACCA-F7...ved-Past-Papers
F8 - http://www.scribd.com/doc/15083849/ACCA-F7...ved-Past-Papers
F9 - http://www.scribd.com/doc/15083755/ACCA-F9...ved-Past-Papers

I attended Sheila revision for dec 11 P7, and I passed at first attempt.

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Added on March 31, 2012, 11:42 pmAnyone can advise on how to self study p6?

This post has been edited by mary51: Mar 31 2012, 11:42 PM

joey wong =)

If you are sure u want to do accounting then FIA>ACCA at a private institution makes more sense. With your spm results u could probably get a partial scholarship. And even though you would have to pay more fees upfront for your education than going through gov uni, it makes up by the fact that u will graduate earlier and start working abt a year before your peers that take the matriculation>um/usm>Acca route. (assuming you get straight passes)

Just my two cents. However don't do FIA>Acca straight if you still r not sure about wanting to be an accountant. It's not an easy route to take if your heart is not in it and it kinda limits your options once you're in it.

can you say more?? i want update lecturer list on page 1...
i think is outdate...

i only went to his revision class...

and I've talked bout him in previous thread

The list is still very much valid. All the lecturers mentioned in the list are still lecturing at the said locations.

hey guys ...im going to do acca.....i nid advice on where to do.;....and what to do basicly at starting..plz help me on this

i was matriculation student, and graduated from UM in Bac. of Accountancy. currently pursuing my ACCA, and taking last paper in this coming June. anything can help to advise?

This post has been edited by mary51: Apr 9 2012, 01:08 AM

V8 already wow .

Well done guys

hi, i heard that if we are studying in gov institution we will get lesser hands on or experience, is that true?
btw to obtain a degree in ipta takes longer time? is it all ipta requires 4 years to complete bachelor of accountancy?
how do u feel of taking the ACCA paper? is it very tough? what does it requires? thx for helping