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ACCA student life

Study and exam support from the ACCA team and special guests. Hear from a variety of experts, tutors and fellow students as you progress through your journey to qualification.
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Episodes

How studies prepare you for the workplace

The technical knowledge gained throughout your studies is vital for your future career, but how about the skills you’re developing without always realising it? In this episode, we speak to ACCA Tutor Ashim Kumar about the variety of essential workplace skills (sometimes referred to as ‘soft skills’) you gain when studying and sitting ACCA exams and how this boosts your employability.

Feb 20, 202429 hr 19 min

A day in the life of: Charlie Pierce, UK

We have asked students from around the world to share their insights, experiences and techniques for exam success as they navigate the ACCA Qualification. We would love to share your story too, so email us at studentaccountant@accaglobal.com to get involved.

Nov 20, 20238 hr 17 min

A day in the life of: Jason Li, Hong Kong

We asked members from around the world to share their insights, experiences and techniques for exam success as they navigated the ACCA Qualification. We would love to share your story too, so email us at studentaccountant@accaglobal.com to get involved.

Nov 20, 20236 hr 14 min

A day in the life of: Jonathan Pak, Hong Kong

We asked members from around the world to share their insights, experiences and techniques for exam success as they navigated the ACCA Qualification. We would love to share your story too, so email us at studentaccountant@accaglobal.com to get involved.

Nov 20, 20237 hr 3 min

In your own words: What do you do the week before an exam? Part 2

We're collecting advice and insights from students around the world on how they've successfully navigated the ACCA qualification. In this episode they share what they do to prepare, the week before an exam. We would love to share your insights too, so email us at studentaccountant@accaglobal.com to get involved.

Nov 20, 20233 hr 13 min

In your own words: What do you do the day before an exam? Part 2

We're collecting advice and insights from students around the world on how they've successfully navigated the ACCA qualification. In this episode they share different tactics for those last 24 hours before an exam. We would love to share your insights too, so email us at studentaccountant@accaglobal.com to get involved.

Nov 20, 20232 hr 26 min

In your own words: What study practices work best for you? Part 2

We're collecting advice and insights from students around the world on how they've successfully navigated the ACCA qualification. In this episode they share what practices best prepared them for their exams. We would love to share your insights too, so email us at studentaccountant@accaglobal.com to get involved.

Nov 20, 20233 hr 23 min

In your own words: What are your top tips for success?

We're collecting advice and insights from students around the world on how they've successfully navigated the ACCA qualification. In this episode they share their top tips for exam success. We would love to share your insights too, so email us at studentaccountant@accaglobal.com to get involved.

Nov 20, 20233 hr 23 min

In your own words: What do you do the day before an exam?

We're collecting advice and insights from students around the world on how they've successfully navigated the ACCA qualification. In this episode they share different tactics for those last 24 hours before an exam. We would love to share your insights too, so email us at studentaccountant@accaglobal.com to get involved.

Aug 29, 20232 hr 20 min

In your own words: What study practices work best for you?

We're collecting advice and insights from students around the world on how they've successfully navigated the ACCA qualification. In this episode they reflect on what study practices have led to their exam success. We would love to share your insights too, so email us at studentaccountant@accaglobal.com to get involved.

Aug 29, 20234 hr

In your own words: What do you do the week before an exam?

We're collecting advice and insights from students around the world on how they've successfully navigated the ACCA qualification. In this episode they share what they do to prepare, the week before an exam. We would love to share your insights too, so email us at studentaccountant@accaglobal.com to get involved.

Aug 29, 20232 hr 12 min

A day in the life of: Ishita Sabarwal, UAE

We have asked students from around the world to share their insights, experiences and techniques for exam success as they navigate the ACCA qualification. We would love to share your story too, so email us at studentaccountant@accaglobal.com to get involved.

Aug 29, 202315 hr 1 min

A day in the life of: Jigyasa Nagrani, India

We have asked students from around the world to share their insights, experiences and techniques for exam success as they navigate the ACCA qualification. We would love to share your story too, so email us at studentaccountant@accaglobal.com to get involved.

Aug 29, 202310 hr 37 min

A day in the life of: Abishek Arora, Dubai

We have asked students from around the world to share their insights, experiences and techniques for exam success as they navigate the ACCA qualification. We would love to share your story too, so email us at studentaccountant@accaglobal.com to get involved.

Aug 29, 20236 hr 53 min

A day in the life of: Richard Guyver, UK

We have asked students from around the world to share their insights, experiences and techniques for exam success as they navigate the ACCA qualification. We would love to share your story too, so email us at studentaccountant@accaglobal.com to get involved.

Aug 29, 20239 hr 25 min

A day in the life of: Aastha Bagga, UAE

We have asked students from around the world to share their insights, experiences and techniques for exam success as they navigate the ACCA qualification. We would love to share your story too, so email us at studentaccountant@accaglobal.com to get involved.

Aug 29, 202356 hr 29 min

OD CBE skills for success

We speak to expert tutor Jo Tuffill about her tips for passing ACCA on-demand CBEs. Watch her webinar 'on-demand CBE skills for success' here: https://youtu.be/aYy2U-TsO8oIf you have a topic you would like to hear discussed, please get in touch - email us at studentaccountant@accaglobal.com

Aug 22, 202315 hr 57 min

Useful tips for the Options exams - AFM

Part of our mini-series focused on useful advice for the Options exams. We speak to a member of ACCA’s Examining Team, Andrew, who shares his top tips for the AFM exam. If you have a topic you would like to hear discussed, please get in touch - email us at studentaccountant@accaglobal.comDownload the article 'Useful tips from the Examining Team' here: https://www.accaglobal.com/uk/en/student/exam-support-resources/professional-exams-study-resources/p4/examiners-reports.html...

Aug 17, 202311 hr 30 min

Useful tips for the Options exams - AAA

Part of our mini-series focused on useful advice for the Options exams. We speak to Rebecca, a member of ACCA’s Examining Team, who shares her top tips for the AAA exam. If you have a topic you would like to hear discussed, please get in touch - email us at studentaccountant@accaglobal.comDownload the article 'Useful tips from the Examining Team' here: https://www.accaglobal.com/uk/en/student/exam-support-resources/professional-exams-study-resources/p7/examiners-reports.html...

Aug 16, 202320 hr 30 min

Useful tips for the Options exams - ATX

Part of our mini-series focused on useful advice for the Options exams. We speak to a member of ACCA’s Examining Team, Michelle, shares her top tips for the ATX exam. This podcast is relevant whether you are sitting ATX UK or one of the ATX variants. If you have a topic you would like to hear discussed, please get in touch - email us at studentaccountant@accaglobal.comDownload the article 'Useful tips from the Examining Team' here: https://www.accaglobal.com/gb/en/student/exam-support-resources/...

Aug 15, 202321 hr 47 min

Useful tips for the Options exams - APM

Part of our mini-series focused on useful advice for the Options exams. We speak to a member of ACCA’s examining team, Michelle, who shares her top tips for the APM exam. If you have a topic you would like to hear discussed, please get in touch - email us at studentaccountant@accaglobal.comDownload the article 'Useful tips from the Examining Team' here: https://www.accaglobal.com/uk/en/student/exam-support-resources/professional-exams-study-resources/p5/examiners-reports.html...

Aug 14, 202314 hr 12 min

Helping you prepare for the FIA changes in September 2023

We speak to Matthew Hall, Qualification Solutions Manager at ACCA, about the changes to the Foundations Level exams coming in September 2023 and what these mean for students. If you have a topic you would like to hear discussed, please get in touch - email us at studentaccountant@accaglobal.com

Aug 02, 202312 hr 15 min

Helping you prepare for the SBL changes in September 2023

In this podcast, we speak to a member of ACCA’s examining team, Michelle. She explains the upcoming changes to SBL that are coming into effect from September, including the introduction of pre-seen material. If you have a topic you would like to hear discussed, please get in touch - email us at studentaccountant@accaglobal.com

Jul 25, 202311 hr 37 min

Returning to study - plan your pathway

We talk to ACCA student Lorna about their reasons for pursuing ACCA qualification, and their advice on returning to studies following a break. If you have a topic you would like to hear discussed, please get in touch - email us at studentaccountant@accaglobal.com

Jul 11, 202312 hr 59 min

Helping you get prepared for SBR Q1

In conversation with ACCA's Qualifications Content Lead Danny Beusch, explaining what changes are coming to SBR question 1 and helping students get prepared. If you have a topic you would like to hear discussed, please get in touch - email us at studentaccountant@accaglobal.com

Jul 05, 202312 hr 2 min

Introducing the ACCA Study Hub

Find out about the many useful features of our new platform designed to help you on your journey to ACCA exam success. Let us know what you think at #ACCASudyHub

Jun 26, 202322 hr 16 min

How to return to studies and kickstart your ACCA journey after a break

We speak to Vignesh Sivakumar, from Phoenix Financial Training, to get his advice on how to kickstart your studies after a break. We discuss the benefits and motivations for pursuing ACCA qualification, and what to consider when you're restarting your exam journey.Thanks to ACCA student Abbas for suggesting the topic for this podcast episode. If you have a topic you would like to hear discussed, please get in touch - email us at studentaccountant@accaglobal.com

Jun 22, 202321 hr 23 min

We want you to succeed - how to use mock exams to your best advantage

We speak to James Wright ACCA on the importance of mock exams and how they take your revision to the next level.Thanks to ACCA student Rupesh for suggesting the topic for this podcast episode.If you have a topic you would like to hear discussed, please get in touch - email us at studentaccountant@accaglobal.com

May 15, 202320 min

Prepare to pass your on-demand exam

In conversation with ACCA student Leo Le Taro, who shares his experience of sitting on-demand exams and what he thinks contributed to his exam success.

Mar 28, 202316 hr 31 min
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