MY ACCA JOURNEY | Top Tips on how to Self-Study

[@afrogirldiaries]

Hey there, thanks for watching the video. If there are any specific topics you'd like me to cover in my next ACCA video, feel free to drop a comment. Stay safe 😊

[@atutalashaanika1736]

Hai , I just began my ACCA journey this month ( April) and I’m looking forward writing my first exam in June . Can we exchange contacts?

[@edgarkuate6761]

Many thanks for this video I'm grateful. Please could you give details of fees...and separately how much you invested on working materials?

[@afrogirldiaries]

@@atutalashaanika1736 Hi Atutala, congrats on starting your journey. You can connect with me on my email or socials below: [e-mail] Instagram: afrogirl_diaries

[@afrogirldiaries]

@@edgarkuate6761 Hi Edgar, please check out this video link where I go into detail regarding the fees: kzbin.info/www/bejne/anzQeomGha2Gftk

[@akira.love1017]

Hi from Mauritius 🇲🇺☺ do you have a video where you talk about which 2 papers combination we can do in 1 sitting 😀 starting level 2 in July I'm in doubt

[@samuelkelly2197]

U.K. I will re-name you, Beauty with Brains. You have been more than plain in your exposition. Yes, ACCA as a worker can be difficult and frustrating and it needs much discipline. May it go well with you in your last two papers. And please, your presentation is excellent so we look forward to more of this youtube presentations. God bless you. You are so beautiful too.

[@robinlai7380]

Thank you ! Love the way u present the content ! Im a civil engineer myself getting into late 20s, getting ready for acca self study now before registering as a student for F1 to F3. Will look into Kaplan for the moment as suggested in your video ! Cheers and stay safe...hope to see more content posted ! =)

[@angelatjitombo5468]

These is amazing I'm planning to start mine in January 2022 God willing such a great motivation

[@angelatjitombo5468]

Hi I would like to know how did you get your study materials

[@vaidehimamtora9514]

This video is so relatable, I’m doing ACCA right now and most things mentioned in this video, I’ve been through and done!

[@Yosef_6700]

What is best material to start with ....

[@afrogirldiaries]

Thanks. I'm happy you found it useful.

[@afrogirldiaries]

Hey, please check my ACCA playlist where I cover more info on study material that we address your query

[@Carla369]

I admire you. Congratulations! I am an accountant from Argentina graduated in 2008!. Today I am 40!! And living in Germany, I hope to succeed too! Thanks for your wordss

[@afrogirldiaries]

Thanks Carla, best of luck :)

[@AF0001W]

Just a disclaimer to those considering that only once you have signed off 14 to 36 month experience in a finance environment are eligible to become a member. Ideally you want your supervisor to be a qualified accountant. You get to decide on as many supervisors you want. It’s called PER. You need to get signed off on 9 objectives. 5 are essential and 4 are technical electives objectives. (Similar to SAICA trainee programme) However the purpose of the PER programme are key I think because they teach you certain professional skills. Which I think sets you a part as world class professional. Great video and all of the best 👍🏻

[@afrogirldiaries]

Hi Abigail, thank you. You are right, one needs 36 months experience with demonstration of 9 PER as you've explained. If you work for an approved employer you can get exemption but they would still need to sign off that you have experience. I'm in the second category, hoping to become fully qualified next year 😊

[@philipjavier4762]

Obviously ACCA exam has been a pain in my ass, but that won't bother me anylonger i have gotten my license already thanks to you Mr James God bless you more cuz you made it possible for me.

[@hubertschulz6005]

ACCA exam is really difficult and frustrating, i can't believe i failed again after studying so hard

[@linusfx2366]

You will pass everyone has their own season, just keep going pray and believe you will receive yours Mr James like everyone has been saying he can be off help

[@tomswilliamson9395]

Am sorry for that some people also passed through the difficulties just be patient and keep studying

[@patrickburton4270]

I'm really sorry about that but i got used to it until i succeeded, i failed 6 times before i finally passed, it would have been 6 but Mr James saved me from failing again

[@kelvinn2537]

i saw someone say he is not trustworthy i couldn't stop laughing, really people say a lot of shit these days

[@MarySmendy-d6x]

This is so interesting ma. I just started my ACCA so I'll need more of your videos

[@annegreaves5578]

Hi good night Belinda. Thanks so much. I'm doing PM in Dec 2023 and needed assistance so I have a tutor but still need to do more.

[@afrogirldiaries]

Hi Anne, hope your studies are going well. Wishing you all the best.

[@ipip5516]

Massive congratulations you are inspiring as i will do the self taught route too just for the fulfilment at the end

[@drgracejune]

Beauty with brains since day 1.Great work

[@immaculatewaweru668]

This is very inspirational....I conquer with your point on the BPP and Kaplan as I started using Kaplan for this exam that I'm to do recently and honestly it is very straight to the point and it's much easier studying with Kaplan.😊

[@afrogirldiaries]

Thanks for watching Immaculate. Hoping the exam went well 🙏🏽 and yes Kaplan have structured their content really well.

[@enochkhalindeh6145]

am inspired ,am kinda on the same track of doing both mechanical engineering and acca at the same time. used to think lm crazy but then you gave me courage tokeep pushing

[@mutalechimfwembe3825]

I've been studying acca and I'm planning to do a technical course afterwards cause I miss math and science .you just inspired me

[@afrogirldiaries]

Hi Mutale, glad to hear that. Yes definitely keep at it and continue advancing yourself. Glad you loved the video 💕

[@mutalechimfwembe3825]

@@afrogirldiaries hey thank you ..I will. And ideas for your next acca video. .could you maybe talk about how exactly you find time to study with work , your study plans, how long it takes you to prepare for each paper

[@itumelenggriffiths968]

Thank you very much for the advices in two months I'll be writing my ACCA Exam. Your video was useful indeed😊

[@sumbalnadeemrashid7102]

Absolutely loved this video!! Thank you sis! Everytime a question came to my mine, you would answer it lool! very useful tips. :D

[@afrogirldiaries]

Thanks Sumbal 😊

[@Natesdex]

Thank you so much I feel like I really need to hear that it's not been easy

[@audreytinotenda3018]

Thank you l am starting my ACCA journey in January l will be starting at the foundation levels

[@un1352]

Thanks for the content. I can connect with what you say as I'm also on the same path of self study, work and budget. Looking forward for more videos like study routine, tips etc..

[@afrogirldiaries]

Hi Usha, thanks for watching. I have noted your suggestions. All the best with your ACCA journey 😊

[@un1352]

@@afrogirldiaries Thanks...All the best you too

[@abimbolaadedotun7583]

Excellent. Thank you for a well explained section. please where can i get the book to buy?

[@mekenginnocent2371]

Thank you Belinda . You're video is very instructive to me. I am watching from Cameroon and I know your video will help many other students who maybe doing self studies too.

[@afrogirldiaries]

Thanks for watching Innocent. I'm glad you found it useful 🥰

[@mekenginnocent2371]

@@afrogirldiaries One of the trouble i face as a self study acca student is time management. I think a video on time management and setting study goals will go a long way to help me and many others. You know wrong time management will easily lead to gross procrastination.Thank you.

[@afrogirldiaries]

Hi Innocent. Yes you're perfectly right. When it's down to you to study, revise with no set schedule, procrastination can be a really big issue. I will definitely cover this in my series. Thanks for the suggestion

[@mekenginnocent2371]

@@afrogirldiaries ok Belinda. I am looking forward to it. Courage and keep on.

[@sharon_7]

Thank you so much 👍 This video cleared most of my doubts.

[@shiiraspalette]

Thank you so much for this video! Im looking into starting this ACCA journey, no one in my family have any prior background in accounting, we all are in health sciences, engineering & arts. I was intermediated at first but feels much more confident after hearing your tips , as a business owner myself I feel the need to have more knowledge on business and finance. So thank you thank you for this! You are amazing ! 💖💖

[@afrogirldiaries]

Thanks Shiira, wishing you all the best in your ACCA journey

[@Carla369]

Thanks for your videooo very complete testimony

[@chukwuebukaijezie6521]

Truly beauty and brains, thanks for the tips

[@gayanthigunawardhana3080]

Thank you Belinda! your advice is so reassuring for autodidacts!

[@afrogirldiaries]

Thanks Gayanthi

[@chadalawadavedasaisruthi9302]

Hey! Thanks a lot as I am badly in need for some words like this to boost up my confidence levels and it really is happening that not only my confidence levels but also the confusion after so many second thoughts which I gave for my preparations are on high peaks as you managed to boost it up. Again thanks a lot for your words which acted as a magic. And still there is a confusing a little as it's the first paper which am giving in the next session but I hope with time I will shoo them away. Thank you once again!!

[@camilesheppard4851]

Just discovered your Channel and like it, congrat

[@morgankatambi2233]

Very encouraging information for us who are doing it on our own....

[@MyDumbdumbdumb]

Watching from Trinidad love your videos!

[@sarahlucygwezuva2029]

I finished my high school last year just joined acca wrote my first paper last year and I passed ...by the way am self study ...Your tips will be of help in my journey with acca Thanks so much

[@afrogirldiaries]

Thanks Sarah, so glad that you found the video useful. Please look out for my future ACCA videos

[@gilbertmukadziwashe3866]

Great advice girl be blessed

[@maryhonfor]

😊😊this video gives me courage coz im just about to take ACCA ...

[@navinjoshi1609]

Hi, Thanks for sharing your experience with us, its really inspirational, you have given so many good tips to acheive ACCA without loosing much....

[@mwilakuseka7756]

Thank you for the tips and encouragement.

[@ecasey93]

Really useful especially about buying the cheaper books, thank you 🙏

[@anoshakausar11]

Ty Iam currently a student n will be passing the f7+f8 papers this December

[@lydiam2997]

Hello if you need help to pass I will advice you to contact Mr James for a help

[@lydiam2997]

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[@anoshakausar11]

@@lydiam2997 tysm sis

[@mussaossemaneomar9354]

Really motivational I am preparing myself to make ACCA asap Thanks for your advice! Waiting for more video related!!

[@kudzaincube1022]

This woman is wise shame. Thank you for this.

[@riyamaryalex7756]

This video is really awesome! Thankyou so much

[@mjxsh3lm]

Hey thank you for sharing this!

[@ipip5516]

Great video and kaplan are amazing doing them for my aat

[@aiyanaela6480]

Thank you for making this video it was really helpful

[@donagram1415]

Thanks for this! I am studying AFM for the June session at the moment. It's super challenging

[@afrogirldiaries]

Youre welcome. Yes I can only imagine. The advanced versions are something else. I'm prepping for APM

[@tweteetwo]

Hey Belinda gal, I really appreciate this video as I want to resume ACCA as a self-taught student and this was quite helpful materials and useful tips..👌🏼👍 Hope you're doing well gal.

[@afrogirldiaries]

Hey Njambi, I'm doing well thanks. Nice to hear from you.

[@S7S7820]

Thank you.God bless you.

[@Rachit_28]

Amazing video... so helpful!

[@FULLMOON322]

I always keep coming back to your video. Passing PM has being a struggle for me. I noticed majority of your videos you used study text. Currently the way PM is treating me, I will like to go that route to see if I will have any luck. What advise will you give me going the route of self study with text?

[@kuldeep.3012]

Great ma'am thank you for sharing your valuable experience 🙏😊❤

[@fabienneyao2165]

I just found your Channel and I am in love 😍

[@sifelanisithole2010]

Inspiration 101. You shared some great insights into self studying the ACCA. Spot on 100.

[@aprilboaung5668]

Thanks you for the helpful tips ❤️

[@ramonasilveira895]

I love it!!!! Thank you for sharing. Subscribed😉

[@afrogirldiaries]

Thanks Ramona

[@godknowskamupengera4513]

well 👍 explained, I'm inspired. Thank You

[@siamsama2581]

Very inspirational! Love your insight as to how this was all theoretical for you and you needed to master it all on your own. I'm gonna do a Physics degree later this Autumn but I'm thinking of doing a career in accounting (could change my mind😅), so I'm probably going to be self teaching as well haha. But why did you choose ACCA over the ACA?

[@afrogirldiaries]

Hi Siam glad you enjoyed the video. I chose ACCA cause its more internationally focused and for most papers there are different versions available. I tend to take the international version.

[@cheniahmisodzikalebi5332]

This video has really motivated me

[@salmansarwar6322]

Thanks sis, your information was so helpful.

[@johnn7134]

Very informative and helpful, Kudos to you for attempting the exams while working full time. With regards to the strategic papers, would you still suggest that one attempts two papers at one seating, or would one be more prudent?

[@afrogirldiaries]

Hi John, thanks. I have noted the question and will include it in the next Q&A video.

[@HostallifewithZain]

Can you tell me from where we get recorded lecture and also make video on selection of paper

[@andrewsnyondo]

I am attempting acca for the first time i like your advice and have learned allot . i will still need your advice now. it is just yesterday when someone told me that if you are self studying f9 just know that you are preparing for a fail but by getting this advice you have blessed me. what approach i may take to pass Financial Management. Regards Andrew s Nyondo

[@afrogirldiaries]

Hi Andrew, thanks for watching. I self-studied for F9 and all Strategic Professional papers which I passed and I'm qualified now so please don't let anyone discourage you. Check out this video for more tips: kzbin.info/www/bejne/haCvnmyrYqalgqM

[@ovyblacks8922]

Where do buy your study packs. Am inspired

[@joyce7405]

Well done ,very motivating video

[@tendayichimwara6979]

Thanks for sharing your story, i do identify with you

[@mutalechimfwembe3825]

Your mom's advice is the exact same my dad gave me he said "the bigger the bet the higher the chance of winning "

[@afrogirldiaries]

Hi Mutale. Yes our parents definitely know best 😉

[@mutalechimfwembe3825]

@@afrogirldiaries you can say that again!

[@ronaldaduseiboakye9223]

Very inspired by you video..

[@noblemutoko714]

Thanks for detailed tips!! :-)

[@doriannemifsud8690]

Hello, very good information video😊 many thanks. Can you give tips for f5 please performance management

[@afrogirldiaries]

Hi Dorianne, thanks. I have noted your suggestion. In the meantime check out my how to pass acca video which has general tips to consider: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6fYiKhmiMmFrJY

[@LeonardoDiCapri-Sun]

This was so helpful thank you! Were your exams all online or did you go to exam centres?

[@afrogirldiaries]

Hi Leonardo, thanks for watching. All my exams were at an exam centre

[@ranjitpuri2283]

Thank you so much. Love your content, it is so informative :). I have recently started my ACCA journey and have been exempted from the knowledge level papers because of my educational background. I think i am the kind of person who likes being guided and learn from someone. What are the resources you’d recommend for someone like me who is not best at self studying to prepare for my skill level papers? Will there be major difference between the ACCA approved learning partner and the ACCA approved online learning partner? I’d really appreciate your advice :)

[@afrogirldiaries]

Hi Ranjit, thanks for watching :) First huge congrats on starting your ACCA journey. Regarding your query - syllabus-wise as long as you're using an ACCA approved provider, you can choose any of them. It depends on your preferred way of learning. Look out for my next Q&A video where I will cover this in more detail.

[@jacksmith-ok8tx]

Hi love the video how long would you say it took you to do each paper? I am unsure if I could resist for more than one paper at a time. Thanks

[@alieukargbo683]

It's really good, thanks dear

[@centrodetreinamentoaguia9504]

Hi Belinda, iam a new ACCA student, i dont now to material Can you help to get material? Thanks

[@dolorestamez7337]

Thank you veyr much for this information. Do you know where can I find this study material if I am planning to take my exam in march ?2023

[@abdiwelimohamed1434]

Brilliant sis ..thanks for the great tips

[@afrogirldiaries]

Thanks for watching 🙂

[@briankabue1327]

Wow looking good. Fantastic content!

[@afrogirldiaries]

Thanks so much!

[@bakarimndalu1805]

Wau

[@mwendwamwirigi]

Hi, thank you for the info. I want to start ACCA and also want to self teach. How do you start the registration process and where do you get the second hand books?

[@afrogirldiaries]

Hi Mwendwa, thanks for reaching out. Check out my latest video where I respond to your question: kzbin.info/www/bejne/noazlGmAdrysj5Y

[@feenyba7156]

thank you for the help

[@addis5144]

Thank you sister very help full

[@Locohotchlochlo]

Thank you ❤️

[@kofiandoh]

Thank you Belinda for such a wonderful video. I have an undergraduate degree in Accounting & Finance from a UK university and I am looking to start my ACCA this year. Please how do I get in contact with you with any issues throughout my acca studies. Thank you once again for sharing your tips on how to pass ACCA. You are such a hardworking and inspirational women. God bless you.

[@afrogirldiaries]

Hi Kofi thanks for reaching out. Please check out my Feb Q&A livestream where I addressed your question: kzbin.infoLfGcXRtO00Q

[@centrodetreinamentoaguia9504]

Hi Belinda how can i get material?

[@afrogirldiaries]

Hi Centro, just covered your question in my video going live tomorrow. Check it out.

[@wss1916]

You are awesome 🙏

[@rhema_97]

Thank you so much for this

[@mjxsh3lm]

Hi Belinda, I want to ask about the PER part. You say that you are currently working, but not in an accounting field. Do you plan to change your job to fulfill the 3 years requirement of professional experience? Thank you in advance!

[@babyjamjam15]

Great video thank you 🙏 Can you repeat where you purchase your books, thanks

[@afrogirldiaries]

Thanks Jamila. I purchase my books second-hand from amazon. I prefer Kaplan just cause of how the content is structured.

[@commexworld5909]

Please do more videos about ACCA🙏

[@afrogirldiaries]

Yes I will definitely upload more videos. Look out for one going up today on how to pass the ACCA

[@deejejey9712]

Thank you so much for your channel and video I am currently self studying myself for my Applied skills and already studying for it in advance I am sitting for 2 in September and using KAPLAN text and revision books ,I know is in September but I don't really like reading for the Audit is quiet boring

[@aishaabdurrahman859]

Hi! I wish you all the best. I am preparing for TAXATION and FINANCIAL REPORTING. What paper are you preparing for?

[@deejejey9712]

@@aishaabdurrahman859 preparing for Audit and ASSURANCE and Law papers

[@prossynangaba4335]

Am soon completing my Accounting degree at Makerere University Business School Kampala Uganda and i wish to join ACCA

[@michaelmanchisi2962]

I just watched your video to the end and it inspired me as I am under self study too.i begun ACCA this year and started it with FIA but I started failing from the beginning and I am still on introductory FA1 and MA1.i failed for first time in my life by getting 46%in FA1,then 48% and 40%in MA1, and I shall be resitting this month-end for FA1 and MA1 next month and from the practice questions for like 4 chapters now I have been getting 100% in the questions be it 23 or 11 or even 9 questions.is that progress considered to you,to really pass?

[@nompumelelosithole6492]

Hie Michael also self studying on same level please share study kits if you do not mind thanks

[@michaelmanchisi2962]

@@nompumelelosithole6492 hi there.i am using bpp but I have soft copies for FA1,MA1,FA2,MA2.please send your WhatsApp line or e-mail address to which I can share to

[@cznburhan3011]

What are expenses of Acca and is it a online cource

[@OyinbabyD]

Thanks for the tips, and all the best in your last 2 papers. Please where can i get to buy the used texts and past questions

[@afrogirldiaries]

Hi Oyinda, thank you 😊 Please look out for my next Q&A video for ACCA where I will answer your query.

[@Elizabeth-cq3iu]

Hi.... where do i find and buy the used text book?

[@josephlyimo4232]

Very helpful

[@thowheedsheik1797]

Hi - kudos to you!! Kindly assist me how to get the study material

[@afrogirldiaries]

Hi Thowheed, please check out the video below where I address your question: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5Ckm2ueeZmbgLM

[@olwetuphendu4383]

Hi, thanks for the video. Please recommend the order you'd take in Applied Skill exams, and how many to take at a sitting. (excepted all applied knowledge, and business law).

[@martacastelli2561]

Hi! Thank you for such a useful video! Can I ask you where did you find second-hand ACCA learning materials?

[@afrogirldiaries]

Hi Marta, thanks for watching. I buy my second hand books on amazon or ebay. Please look out for my next Q&A video for more useful content.

[@martacastelli2561]

@@afrogirldiaries thank you!😊

[@nashegunda8428]

Woooow i want to do ACCA next year i am an alevel student rn

[@bobojo8591]

Hi I found it interesting that you prefer Kaplan over BPP. Nothing wrong there, just l find Kaplan gives a barebones on whatever you covering and l hated the fact that if you do the questions you have to go online to see the solutions. l do appreciate the large print however, l always feel as if it is shortchanging me. On the other hand l love BPP, it saw me through my studies, l love the detail, the layout and l think till recently the fact that all the material was there in the book no need to go the extra mile to seek it out so for me it really made sense. Furthermore l think it was so comprehensive that it gave me confidence unlike the other entity. At the same time the question bank really did it for me you come away thinking, there can be no surprises, if you do most of the questions you will be thoroughly prepared. l have never used the lectures, flashcards etc so l cannot comment. For me due to a number of issues, foreign place, language issues, money, distance and time(weekend/evening) l really had no choice but to go it alone. So l had to do is 10 or so of them as l was exempted from some of them, To top it off virtually at the time l started doing it almost everyone l spoke to said mission impossible but by God's grace it was done. l still do not know how l passed some of them, so l will say anything is possible if you focus. My technique was hammer it till it made sense, so l would spend all the time l had going over them and eventuatlly if you are obstinate enough things would start to make sense, at least in my experience. The only issue is people in my view, assuming fees are not an issue, give up too easily. It is a marathon and not a sprint. What worked for me was buying the books as quickly as l could and starting to go through them. Unfortunately l am a cover to cover type of person so that meant l had to start early to feel confident and thus prepared for the exam otherwise if l do not do that l have no faith in passing. Anyway of late l have been watching a lot of videos from these guys called SuperfastCPA who have a very interesting approach. Their philosophy is why waste time watching videos, listening to lecture notes etc. Simply start by doing the questions and learn from the answers, reverse engineering basically. It sounds crazy but it makes sense if you are time challenged. They also say at the end of the day, you are going to be asked the questions so better be familiar with the format etc, which l agree with no point spending a lot of time reading if you do not learn how to answer questions. At the same time they do advocate preparing your own notes and summaries, frequent revision and daily reading especially in the morning when one is fresh and one is not disturbed by the outside world. They try to say a little everyday goes a long way to making sure you pass and by doing so you can still work have fun with family and friends. Which l think is good. l have watched a lot if interviews with people who have used their techniques and assistance and if ever l get the opportunity to do something else, l will definitely try their methods. It is very efficient and effective in my view. Anyway thanks for sharing! Can l just say to an extent you had a cheat code, your mom is a lecturer in the field so that certainly helps seriously though you still had to put in the work so you did very well!!!

[@auwaltahir7391]

This was really helpful. I am about to start my ACCA journey. Please how can I get the second hand materials.

[@afrogirldiaries]

Hi Auwal, thank you. Regarding your question, I answer it in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5Ckm2ueeZmbgLM

[@auwaltahir7391]

@@afrogirldiaries Thank you 😊

[@chrisch1865]

Would you suggest one study questions instead of the theory when he is late for studying for a professional course final exam?

[@Ifeoluwaonibokun]

thanks for this