01-19-2010, 02:44 AM
Hi Shakil and Everyone,
This is a very serious and sensitive issue that Shakil has pointed out. Although a book can be written on this topic but I would like to share my experience, observation and advices to you accordingly in brief. To be successful in professional examinations there are so many things which need to be addressed, but there are three important things which students should take special care of
1- What to Study?
2- How to study?
3- How to demonstrate at the exam?
To me the most important thing is what book you are reading. No one can guide you better than yourselves. If your personality is like an infant and you need âspoon feedingâ Indian books are good. The bad part of these Indian Books is that you do a lot of practice but you lose your grip on the concept. You drop your analytical skills. You will be able to solve the questions at exam if a similar question come otherwise it will be difficult for you to handle the question. If you conduct a survey, those students who read Gupta, Shukla, Botley Boy etc take longer time to pass the exam. Whereas American books are concept making and based on teach yourselves technique. Your primary book should be only one at which you are comfortable. Refer to other books only in case you donât understand a certain concept or the topic is not covered in the book. Donât refer to too many books otherwise you will mess up your concepts.
The second thing is how to study? Again, you have to decide what method is suitable to you. Some people are good at listening, some at reading, some at memorizing, some at group discussion and some are good at practicing. Decide which class of person you are but reading more and more is the best strategy; everything comes thereafter. Start your book from the title page. Read the preface very carefully because the write tells you in the preface how to use the book. Follow the instructions to get the best results. Donât skip any topic unless you get the concept. If you donât understand read it again and again. Donât think that you will read it later. Always keep in mind that you are reading the topic for first and final time. It doesnât prevent you from revision. Try to use mnemonics. Let support you are reading accounting and the question is what are fundamental accounting assumptions? Going Concern, Accrual and Consistency keep in mind GAC. Mnemonics will help you answering the question in a faster way. Another good idea is to prepare your âFlash Cardsâ. It means that you make small card having a question on the one side and answer on the flip side. Above referred question is an example. Keep these flash cards your pocket. You can ask questions from yourself and answer them. You can use these flash cards while travelling in the bus, waiting at a Dr. Office etc and make your time more productive.
How to demonstrate at the exam is also an important thing which I will cover in future if time permits me. I wanted to write a lot on these topics but I donât have to time right now.
Best of luck,
Regards,
This is a very serious and sensitive issue that Shakil has pointed out. Although a book can be written on this topic but I would like to share my experience, observation and advices to you accordingly in brief. To be successful in professional examinations there are so many things which need to be addressed, but there are three important things which students should take special care of
1- What to Study?
2- How to study?
3- How to demonstrate at the exam?
To me the most important thing is what book you are reading. No one can guide you better than yourselves. If your personality is like an infant and you need âspoon feedingâ Indian books are good. The bad part of these Indian Books is that you do a lot of practice but you lose your grip on the concept. You drop your analytical skills. You will be able to solve the questions at exam if a similar question come otherwise it will be difficult for you to handle the question. If you conduct a survey, those students who read Gupta, Shukla, Botley Boy etc take longer time to pass the exam. Whereas American books are concept making and based on teach yourselves technique. Your primary book should be only one at which you are comfortable. Refer to other books only in case you donât understand a certain concept or the topic is not covered in the book. Donât refer to too many books otherwise you will mess up your concepts.
The second thing is how to study? Again, you have to decide what method is suitable to you. Some people are good at listening, some at reading, some at memorizing, some at group discussion and some are good at practicing. Decide which class of person you are but reading more and more is the best strategy; everything comes thereafter. Start your book from the title page. Read the preface very carefully because the write tells you in the preface how to use the book. Follow the instructions to get the best results. Donât skip any topic unless you get the concept. If you donât understand read it again and again. Donât think that you will read it later. Always keep in mind that you are reading the topic for first and final time. It doesnât prevent you from revision. Try to use mnemonics. Let support you are reading accounting and the question is what are fundamental accounting assumptions? Going Concern, Accrual and Consistency keep in mind GAC. Mnemonics will help you answering the question in a faster way. Another good idea is to prepare your âFlash Cardsâ. It means that you make small card having a question on the one side and answer on the flip side. Above referred question is an example. Keep these flash cards your pocket. You can ask questions from yourself and answer them. You can use these flash cards while travelling in the bus, waiting at a Dr. Office etc and make your time more productive.
How to demonstrate at the exam is also an important thing which I will cover in future if time permits me. I wanted to write a lot on these topics but I donât have to time right now.
Best of luck,
Regards,
