How to study for accounting classes | evidence based tips

[@calvinator94]

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[@whywhy2873]

I definitely agree- passively looking at information gives you the illusion of learning. Active recall actually shows u how much you know although its more painful lol

[@rerorero2380]

1. skim through chapter 2. read and write down questions 3. try to answer questions, by getting a question wrong, you’ll get to know where to focus. „I need to get 20, 30 questions wrong for this study sesh“ 4. have a schedule when studying, set priorities on topics that r harder for u

[@mochiieekim]

Studying accounting and I have never been this lost. It has a say of snapping at my patience. I feel like I just wasted 2 hours and nothin. I'll try this. Thanks for the video

[@Mina-rc9zl]

The 2 hour thing is so true.

[@vishnulachansin9023]

one of the biggest tips i can give anyone studying accountant is ask your teacher for tips. with this I mean ask them which chapter you must focus more on. because we all know studying 15 + chapters sucks when the teacher will only ask 5 chapters or 6. at least this way you know hey I have to focus on this more than that. now yea I realize that not all teachers will be willing to tell you this but if you ask they will help you especially if they can see your actually trying your best.

[@BryanJoshua]

In the next few weeks, I will already become a freshman college here in the Philippines; and as an accountancy student, I definitely agree that active recall is one of the best techniques to retain as much information as possible with less effort! As I study in advance, I realize that acc is full of technical terms and jargons - hence, this method of studying is really helpful because it allows us to have a strong foundation and understanding of what we are reading (especially when we use our own words when explaining). Personally, I use Excel as my active recall program because you can separate each chapter through sheets. Either way, I just wanna say that your video is very helpful and well put! I hope your channel will grow fast, good luck and God bless!!!

[@Nemhyz]

The practice problems and exercises in the book are also GREAT

[@zydeleon5874]

I just started using the active recall technique. I tried this when i study for exam, i would say it really helps me to remember anything i learned. Thank u for this informative video ❤

[@calvinator94]

Incredible. And as you use it more, your retention will increase! Nice work

[@nakia4230]

I’m glad I searched for this topic and found your video years later. I’m a junior studying accounting and next semester I got intermediate 2 (weed out class) I wasn’t good at studying before and want to pass these harder accounting classes. Thank you. Will start my study season soon.

[@calvinator94]

you got this! spaced repetition studying will help you a ton :)

[@PlantandBloomWithGrace]

Thank you, I’ll be doing these steps. I was searching for videos for how non-science majors can use active recall. I’m just starting the accounting courses I have to take for an information systems degree. There’s so much information in each chapter plus lecture notes and powerpoints that I need a system to learn effectively and pass. I’ll check out your other videos too.

[@calvinator94]

I was in the same boat! It’s so much information. In some of my other videos I break down the types of questions you will most likely see, that may be helpful to you

[@earlybirdy9595]

I'm struggling getting good scores in my IA subject. Now I realize I really need to do this tips. Thanks!

[@calvinator94]

Yes try these tips! Really hone in on using spaced repetition. You got this!

[@AliKhan-cj3ee]

dude youre an absolute beauty, im currently cramming for a managerial midterm and ur advice is helping me a ton!

[@calvinator94]

Nice! Love hearing that. Hope you crush them!

[@mthomas1160]

Hey Cal, new to your channel. I love it. So far, I'm an A student and I want to stay an A student until graduation next year. Your video helps me alot.

[@TwoFire]

How should you tackle this if you feel your behind, like I am in Intermediate accounting and I feel due to bad professors or what not, I didn't grasp concepts for financial accounting.

[@nari1071]

For me i struggled a lot with accounting , i didn't know how to study it , plus all the exams would have a lot of calculations and strategies, it was really tough

[@calvinator94]

Definitely, before I learned about active recall and spaced repetition I really struggled! It's a ton of content

[@michellem6854]

A flash card app would be good for on the go study.

[@Prof.Remo_Williamz]

The only problem with this is when your teacher gives you 95 assignments a week and you have no experience in the subject matter. It has become so frustrating that it has brought me to tears.

[@yosandaniel7995]

This is the best advice, than you so much

[@zuhayrnuseeb2192]

Just find you, nice video dude. Thank you and keep it up... Hope to get a heart and a pin from you.

[@calvinator94]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@zuhayrnuseeb2192]

@@calvinator94 my pleasure...

[@Adrian-cn5rk]

My issue has always been that the format of the textbook questions do not resemble the exam questions...so that messed me up

[@calvinator94]

That’s fair. In that case I’d really press the prof on exam question format

[@Adrian-cn5rk]

@@calvinator94 Not sure how well that will go over, but I guess it won't hurt to ask. At the same time I guess it means I didn't truly grasp the concepts

[@Carrot-cb9nv]

In the same boat. Preparing for my final accounting subject that I am basically failing at the moment. The questions in the exam always differ from those in the class and the examples.

[@jamiemathew7869]

hello! i am a junior in college right now, this is almost ending of my fall semester, my spring semester is starting later, i picked accounting as my major, and i am nervous and excited to be taking my accounting core classes. I hope this video helps, because i have trouble reading, and i cant read on paper that well, thats why I am taking online classes. I am doing accounting online, and I am nervous how it is going to be than in person. Please do a video on showing what real accounting homework looks like. Can you give me more advice on doing well on Accounting classes and Accounting homework online? That will be very beneficial to me. Thank you

[@johnnysun5170]

Thank you! This is super helpful.

[@davide6449]

Nice channel, great quality.

[@calvinator94]

Thanks Davide! Really appreciate that

[@anoushig0433]

you look like Andy from the shawshank redemption (he is also an accountant):)

[@calvinator94]

incredible film

[@İsimsiz_1453]

Thanks for these tips!

[@shaynedavidgarcia1747]

I'll be starting University and a few months and I want to study before my uni starts. Any tips what should I learn to become an accountant first year.

[@friendlygamercrew7344]

Great video! Thank you

[@calvinator94]

Thanks man!

[@naps_]

Me who has read and highlighted my whole life “That is not effective” Well shit,, no wonder ive done so poorly

[@tedoymisojos]

I felt apprehensive about making hundreds of questions but its not so bad with ANKI.

[@SummeRain783]

I have a question, can we just use the questions at the back of many chapters to do the active recall? Why do we have to come up with our own questions for it to work? Thanks for the video!

[@calvinator94]

Yep you can absolutely do the questions at the back of the chapter. In fact, if your prof is highlighting certain end-of-the-chapter questions, then I 100% would be using those questions. It really depends on the material, not all profs teach off of those questions so I would use your own discretion in shaping your study questions /methods for your classes.

[@SummeRain783]

@@calvinator94 Thank you for the quick response! You have a new subscriber ☺️

[@calvinator94]

@@SummeRain783 thank you so much!

[@denisecope]

Thank you! What about all the problems you have to work, particularly in accounting?

[@reudenchristianmiano7426]

thanks dude

[@nikomatsis7238]

When you make the questions is it then that you are going into the chapter in deep? Like after u skim do you go back and actually read the chapter to make the questions?

[@Levi-cy9th]

Great video but I do have a question? When writing the questions after skiming the topic how then will u be able to answer the question you wrote down without actually reading the new topic in details,or do u just try answering the questions and then go back to the answer and learn them if u couldn't answer them on the first try.

[@calvinator94]

Great question. I might not have explained this part well in the video - I write the question and I also write the answer either next to it, or in a collapsible bullet point underneath (I use Notion for this). That way I can cover up the answer and try to answer the question but if I can’t remember the answer I can quickly look and see (instead of having to dig through the chapter). Hope that helps!

[@Levi-cy9th]

@@calvinator94 thanks for your quick response,it was helpful,however what I was trying to say is in the case where you are reading a new topic for the first time without having any prior knowledge about that topic it would be impossible to answer any questions you set from that topic at first read and since you said that we should skim the materials instead of reading the topic in details it is 100% possible not to get the answer at first so you now learn from the answer you wrote alongside the question am I correct?

[@jasmine.549]

@@Levi-cy9th I have the same doubt, I hope somebody answers this.

[@FM-en5nv]

@@Levi-cy9th yeah its ok even if you get all the questions wrong on the first try, that's what helps the information stick better

[@Hormarinaftaada7]

Thanks 😊

[@shawnloon]

I was your 69th subscriber... nice

[@calvinator94]

I wouldn't want it any other way

[@cinereo_argento]

Here, coming from being overwhelmed by conceptual framework, the very first chapter lmao

[@calvinator94]

you got this

[@nisan6937]

The most i hate chapter is Correcting Error😂 Suspense account and Adjusting 😂😂😂

[@ken_eszu]

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[@hannahgail14]

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[@saraoliveira8292]

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[@Monk3y-D-luffy--h3re]

Accounting sucks tbh i hate it it's so confusing

[@martinmemo3289]

Create your own style, Ali Abdaal is a good resource but not a charismatic yotuber.