I am in the same situation like vin99. I am considering whether I should take my ACCA in TARC or other private colleges too. I am qualified for a full scholarship in TARC which makes me studying ACCA really cheap there. I just need to pay for the exam fees(external). My tuition fees and internal exam fees are free of charge. However, if I fail any paper in Adv Diploma in TARC, I would not be able to get even the Advanced Diploma certificate and the ACCA qualification. What should I do seriously? I come from a pretty poor family, I have survived on scholarships during my entire college life. I really want to save the time by studying at private colleges but the price to pay is really causing me to think twice.

This post has been edited by `twinkles: May 2 2009, 02:28 PM

I guess my mother would not want me to start working now, because she still think that I should pursue my studies first, so I think the Big 4 route would not be applicable to me. I wouldn't want to choose the fancy colleges because I know how bad my family's financial problem can be. I was just thinking to get in Kasturi since they said it is for affordable education? But then, RM25k is still a big sum when compared to TARC free tuition Can we apply for PTPTN loan for Kasturi?

I have straight A's in my SPM. I am actually one of the top students in my school, that's why TARC grant me a scholarship. Anyway, the alternative programme is mainly for students who prefer more relaxed and laid back study style, while the internally assessed one is for students who are willing to work hard for it. The alternative programme takes a much longer time compared to the internally assessed one. I really want to graduate sooner so that I could go out to work and lighten my family's burden

I think you have misunderstood my reply. I meant there is two options in TARC and one of them is the more relaxed option. I was planning to go for the other option, which is the one that need hard work Hope all is clear

Thank you for your reply, it has been the most constructive reply so far Anyway, I really dig the KL concept of studying due to their flexibility. Basically, I do not wish to continue in TARC due to some important facts, it has the worst timetable and part time lecturers ever. KSA, on the other hand, is located really near my house and I can save all the traveling time and use the time to study instead. But I understand what you are trying to tell me and it does seem like the scholarship thing is so far the best action that I could take. Thank you again anyway

Urm, well, I already have the internal scholarship, do you think I still have to go for the external one?

At least, in KSA we can choose which lecturers to attend but in TARC, there are no options and some of the part timers are really inexperienced and got serious complaints. I heard that KB is not that good?

I didn't know what we can apply for external scholarship even though we already have the internal one. I thought we have to choose either one of them? Most of the external scholarships state this condition in their T&C. Or I have made a mistake? And why do I enrol in TARC and attend KSA tuition? I am confused

For Kasturi college, how many days a week we will be attending lectures usually?

Do we have to buy the textbooks or the notes are sufficient?

How much is exam fees for each ACCA paper? $50?

This post has been edited by `twinkles: May 27 2009, 10:40 PM

For F6-F9 who are the best lecturers?

1. Do you think I should take all four papers of F6-F9 at once, or I should take three papers first and then continue taking my F9 with P1 and P2? Is this possible? I heard that taking four papers at once is tough, but I really want to clear all F papers this year before taking P papers. Any advice?

2. If I have one paper left for F paper, can I still proceed to take P papers? Because I heard that the exam for the same subject for different papers(for example Tax for both F and P paper) will be held on the same day. So we cannot take Tax for F paper and Tax for P paper at once right? How about taking F9, P1 and P2 together?

I am always quite an okay student, but I am not sure whether I have the capability since this is my first time taking ACCA papers.

I don't understand this. What do you mean by I can take F and P papers together but in the second second, you mention that I cannot sit for P papers if I didn't pass my F papers?


As mentioned above, I am not sure I am the one who can handle the emotional barrier because this is the first time of me taking ACCA papers. However, I do agree that it is better to focus on less papers and get higher marks rather than fail few papers by taking four papers at once. I really hope to finish my ACCA faster because I want to go work faster and help lessen my family' financial burden. But I may not be able to cope with so many papers at once. How many papers do you think I should take at once?

So I have decided to take three papers for my upcoming ACCA exam. Which paper should I take from F6-F9? Someone suggested me to take F6, F7 and F9 together because F8 and P1 is related and so I could take F8 and P1 together. Anymore suggestions?

Okay, I will take your word for it. I am a diploma student so I got exempted until F5

Okay, firstly thanks for all the suggestions here

[quote=kelvinbadroyal,Jun 9 2009, 10:53 PM]
if you are studying at sunway, never take f8 and p1 together, the combination of these 2 papers in the exam are not encouraged. even though f8's syallabus crosses over P1 syllabus, however, the chances of passing both papers are 50:50 only. or, u can only survive in f8 but fail in p1 or vice versa. this is because the application of p1's knowledge in f8 paper might result in serious mistake made, unless you are SMART enough.
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I am not in Sunway, will enrol in Kasturi...but I do understand what you are trying to tell me. It is like I may learn more than what I need for F8 in P1 and apply it wrongly in F8, is this what you meant?

[quote=icyblue,Jun 10 2009, 08:49 AM]
f6- tax. it's relatively easywhen u take mys variant,but u also have to be knew core areas of theory(i remember i get a 60 ++ pass just bcos i dont have a good knowledge on some theories)
f7-u really have to be strong here-at least for p2 purpose
f8- really a lot of work-not just memorise also practices to make u really understand audit.for first.if you are first timer you better get a lecturer who can make you really understand the topic,especially if you never touch actual audit before.
maybe write a list of what qualities you want in your lecturer:eg simplified notes,talk about actual experience,good memorisation techniques,systematic etc

f9-it's 50 calc 50% theory-so there's some areas to memorise

but i suggest u look the syllabus at accaglobal.for f9 it's financial and f7 is reporting standards.u can look this through the internet or a library.

it really depends.get a good mix of heavy memorise and practice,a 50/50,calculation mix.

from a f8 second-timer and p1 -first timer perspective
( i take f8 & p1 together)
hmm...i remember i barely understand corporate governance while i take f8 for first time.it was just lucky that my exams does not came on that topic.then i take p1,and i start to know more about it,as f8 is quite summarised on corporate governance.
(provided that u really listen to that topic at class and you understand it.)
and p1 is more easier to understand compared to f8,especially if u have this two papers taught by the same lecturer(personally thinking )
cons: there are some areas u really need to answer in that paper format(eg f8 question-f8 format ie audit ).i remember a question about controls in which areas in a company-in p1 paper,and the answer required cannot in f8 format
as what they says above

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So which paper do you think I should be taking? Well, for lecturers, I am okay with lecturers who wants us to memorize but a lecturer with good notes and explanation will be the best.

[quote=cheehwa,Jun 10 2009, 10:40 AM]
[quote=`twinkles,Jun 7 2009, 09:47 PM]
I am always quite an okay student, but I am not sure whether I have the capability since this is my first time taking ACCA papers.
I don't understand this. What do you mean by I can take F and P papers together but in the second second, you mention that I cannot sit for P papers if I didn't pass my F papers?

for example F7 and p2,f6 and p6,f8 and p7,f5 and p4 and f9 and p4
u have to pass the F paper only take P paper. have to pass F7 then only u can take p2.

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Got it

[quote=Topace111,Jun 10 2009, 11:51 AM]
The rule only applies when you take optional paper. You cannot sit for optional unless you have finished all core paper or you are taking all your due core papers with optional.
Case 1 : take P1,P2,P3 & P4.
Case 2 : passed P1 & P2 so take P3, P4 & P5.

Most of the paper like F9 & p4 fall at same date so if you do not pass f9 how to take P4 at the same date. Actually if fail F9 chances are P4 will be even more daunting. You can sit for P papers eevn if you fail F papers but make sure they are not at the same date : audit & Pm is not. But tax & finance are.

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So you mention that tax and finance have the same date of exam, which means, F6 and F9 will fall on the same exam date?

This post has been edited by `twinkles: Jun 10 2009, 03:30 PM

Jackson Chan or Philip Woo better for F8? And I saw the timetable for Philip Woo class covers from 2pm-9.30pm? I thought each lecture only last for 3 hours?

But I thought we only need to attend 3 hours lecture per week? I am kind of confused here....or 3 hours for full time student and another 3 more hours for part time students?

Is Jackson Chan okay for F8? I heard that philip Woo is much better but his timetable is really not that suitable for me...

I cannot check the KB timetable so I cannot check whether it will clash with my papers.

Yea, I googled around and saw ALL bad feedbacks about him lol

But she is much more expensive than KSA

Yea, everyone is recommending him but I have major transportation problem at night

How about Andrew Kok for F6? If I am not mistaken, full time students can only opt for Andrew Kok is it? Sorry first time reading this timetable, kind of confused

Thanks! Honestly, which lecturer is better? Philip Woo or this Low Chin Ann?

Both sounds really good, thanks for your detailed explanation



Okay, so I need some comments here:

F6-1) Andrew Kok: Didn't get much feedback about him
2) Alan Yeo: Seems to be an experienced lecturer, but seems that he is only catering for part time students? Correct me if I am wrong, I have yet to understand fully the timetable lol
3) Low Chin Ann: Not much feedback about him teaching this paper

F7-1) Haneef: Sounds like a boring but great lecturer
2) Joe Fang: Heard that he is good in teaching consol but not everyone understands his method. Is it hard for who don't understand his method?

F8-1) Philip Woo: Has really great feedback, but too bad his class is so long and ends late which I may have a problem with regarding transportation.
2) Low Chin Ann-Good feedback


Any suggestion on whose class should I choose? Anyone can add other experienced lecturers as well as suggestions. Thanks

This post has been edited by `twinkles: Jun 11 2009, 10:53 AM