[lala1987]

Just wondering if anyone give some proper tips on where to start for the exams?? Should we revise (the whole CAP 1 and 2) or just wait for lectures and start doing case studies?

[froggatt2011]

It would be good if anyone who has successfully passed FAE (new) could give some advice on this.

This will be my approach which is by no means guaranteed to work as this will be my first attempt, so any other approaches are more than welcome:

There is no time to revise all of CAP1 & 2. Make sure you know the materials covered during the induction classes. Anything you do not know make a note of and make sure you are able to either go back and learn how to do it or at least know where to access it should it come up. Attend all the lectures especially the case study classes, because as far as I am aware they will not be streamed. Do your pre-reading, do your follow-up reading. The key is to know your notes and where everything is, have templates, keep your materials well referenced so that you are able to access them quickly. At this stage it's important to be able to apply what you know, not necessarily know every technical detail - just know where to find it! And as for case studies, practice practice practice! This is the way to learn how to apply your knowledge.

[kitten_k]

Organisation is key! Print off the notes before each lecture (if supplied) and file them properly once your are finished with them.

If you keep your files in order throughout the year it will take less time off your study time trying to get them organised.

Whenever you have sometime to spare download and print the exam papers and organise them too.

In relation to study - have a plan, don't get up that morning thinking "What will I study today?". If you know what you are going to study you will know what you need and shouldn't have too much information around you that you don't need.

A good tip I was given was to go through the competency statement and make sure you have something for each point on the statement and know where to find it.

When studying make sure you give yourself a break through-out the day otherwise you will hit a slump and stop taking things in. Also don't spend all day and all night studying - it's not very useful. I tend to get up at 8 abd study from 9-12.30 take a break for lunch, then study from 2-6.30. Depending on how I feel I would somethimes spend an hour later in the evening doing something non-taxing like referencing things or making notes.

Also don't be afraid to use these forums, if you don't know the answer to something there is a very good chance that somebody on here does.

[Moorstown]

Hey, does anyone know how best to approach Business Leadership, I went down on it 2 years in a row, really frustrating. I'd like to get grinds on it if possible but no one seems to know where. Any ideas or contacts??? Thanks.

[Hill16 Fan]

Moorestown - PM me regarding your query I should be able to help

[chursy]

Guys keen to get an idea, how people are planning to approach the FAE in terms of studying etc.

I am a repeat student and was thinking of perhaps Starting with Audit elective and Financial reporting (Two biggest subjects) from May and try and go through all the case studies by June. Leaving July and Aug to go through the other subjects and practice case studies/past papers etc.

However keen to get an idea what others are planning to do

[mrduffy]

Originally Posted by kitten_k

Organisation is key! Print off the notes before each lecture (if supplied) and file them properly once your are finished with them.

If you keep your files in order throughout the year it will take less time off your study time trying to get them organised.

Whenever you have sometime to spare download and print the exam papers and organise them too.

In relation to study - have a plan, don't get up that morning thinking "What will I study today?". If you know what you are going to study you will know what you need and shouldn't have too much information around you that you don't need.

A good tip I was given was to go through the competency statement and make sure you have something for each point on the statement and know where to find it.

When studying make sure you give yourself a break through-out the day otherwise you will hit a slump and stop taking things in. Also don't spend all day and all night studying - it's not very useful. I tend to get up at 8 abd study from 9-12.30 take a break for lunch, then study from 2-6.30. Depending on how I feel I would somethimes spend an hour later in the evening doing something non-taxing like referencing things or making notes.

Also don't be afraid to use these forums, if you don't know the answer to something there is a very good chance that somebody on here does.

How far back on the old fae papers are you going to go ?

[chursy]

Re- Past papers i mean sample, Past papers ( New) and Mock exams.

Re old FAE- Audit ones are useful for practice for the elective Not sure if other are of any use. Multi D may be! but they are too easy!!! I wish i was born a few years ago!

[marjo87]

does anyone have a copy of the new cases for 2012

[chursy]

Originally Posted by marjo87

does anyone have a copy of the new cases for 2012

Due to limitations on here i will upload in batches. These are the cases that have been provided to date and uploaded on the FAE revision course.

Can someone double check these in case i am missing some answers or questions please feel free to add and share!!

Lets help eachother guys!

[chursy]

Part 2

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Part 3

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Part 4

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Part 5

[marjo87]

wow chursy you're a star! thanks very much, appreciate it!
I will go through my notes and folders at home and upload anything notes and questions i have from grind school last year in case it helps for this year!