F2 AW Interactive Study Guide
F2 AW Interactive Study Guide
to pass
A guide to help
you if you are
studying
Management
Accounting
F2
GETTING
STARTED
Prepare to pass
LEARNING
PHASE
REVISION
PHASE
Getting started
03
Learning phase
09
Revision phase
15
Final preparation
18
The exam
20
Stages of
study
Sections
FINAL
PREPARATION
Appendix Links22
This guide is applicable for exams to August 2016.
THE EXAM
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GETTING
STARTED
REVISION
PHASE
LEARNING
PHASE
Your checklist
FINAL
PREPARATION
THE EXAM
03
APPENDIX
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Getting started
GETTING
STARTED
LEARNING
PHASE
Remember to
personalise your edition
of Student Accountant
so you receive
F2 specific information
as you need it.
Consider building in an
extra study period after
every few chapters to
review and consolidate
your learning.
Take a 5 10 minute
break every hour
to help maintain
your motivation and
concentration.
THE EXAM
FINAL
PREPARATION
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PHASE
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GETTING
STARTED
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Week 1
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Week 2
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Week 3
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Week 4
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Week 5
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Week 6
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Week 7
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Week 8
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
REVISION
Week 10
REVISION
Week 11
REVISION
Week 12
Other commitments
THE EXAM
Week 9
FINAL
PREPARATION
Tuesday
REVISION
PHASE
Monday
Calculate the number of weeks
from now until your exam
date and draw up a plan see
the example to the left and a
possible proforma for you to use
on the next page
LEARNING
PHASE
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GETTING
STARTED
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Week 1
LEARNING
PHASE
Monday
Week 2
REVISION
PHASE
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
FINAL
PREPARATION
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
REVISION
Week 10
REVISION
Week 11
REVISION
Week 12
06
Other commitments
APPENDIX
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THE EXAM
Week 9
Scan the F2 specimen exam
specimen exam provides you with a clear picture of how F2 will be assessed and
The
how the exam is structured as well as the likely style and range of questions that you
could see in the real exam
this at the start of your studies will help you understand the focus of the exam
Using
by concentrating on the exam structure, question style, exam technique and tips as
View the study support video
Paper F2/FMA MTQ advice
this video for pointers to some of the key skills you will need to pass F2 as well
View
as more information about the exam structure and exam technique
Scan the exam technique and
syllabus updates articles
Familiarise yourself with the
formulae sheet
will be provided with this document in the exam and so you will not need to learn
You
these formulae
teams are looking for; these are critical to your success in passing F2 see some of
the most recent comments from your examiner over the page
THE EXAM
come back to these during the revision phase but they will provide you with guidance
that will be helpful in attempting questions throughout the learning phase
FINAL
PREPARATION
APPENDIX
LINKS
07
Listen to the examiner's
approach video
REVISION
PHASE
gives you an understanding of the aims and objectives of the exam, learning
This
outcomes and exam structure
LEARNING
PHASE
Review the syllabus
and study guide
GETTING
STARTED
Comments on
CBE and paper
based exams:
FINAL
PREPARATION
THE EXAM
Future candidates
are advised to:
REVISION
PHASE
LEARNING
PHASE
GETTING
STARTED
08
GETTING
STARTED
FINAL
PREPARATION
REVISION
PHASE
LEARNING
PHASE
Your checklist
THE EXAM
09
APPENDIX
LINKS
Learning phase
THE EXAM
FINAL
PREPARATION
REVISION
PHASE
LEARNING
PHASE
GETTING
STARTED
APPENDIX
LINKS
10
GETTING
STARTED
LEARNING
PHASE
APPENDIX
LINKS
11
THE EXAM
FINAL
PREPARATION
REVISION
PHASE
Chapter
Content
Quiz/Test
GETTING
STARTED
Introduction
Accounting for management
Sources of data
Cost classification
Presenting information
Stock control
Cash budgets
FINAL
PREPARATION
10 Process costing
REVISION
PHASE
LEARNING
PHASE
When watching the study support video, focus at this stage on the technical aspects you will watch it again
during the revision phase and at that point you will be able to focus more on the exam technique aspects
APPENDIX
LINKS
12
Ratio analysis
THE EXAM
18 Performance measurement
Chapter
Content
Quiz/Test
GETTING
STARTED
Introduction
Accounting for management
Sources of data
Cost classification
Cost behaviour
Presenting information
E
ffective presentation and communication of
information using charts
Stock control
11 Process costing
Process costing
FINAL
PREPARATION
REVISION
PHASE
LEARNING
PHASE
Cash budgets
Ratio analysis
When watching the study support video, focus at this stage on the technical aspects you will watch it again
during the revision phase and at that point you will be able to focus more on the exam technique aspects
APPENDIX
LINKS
13
Chapter
Content
Quiz/Test
GETTING
STARTED
Introduction
1
Sources of data
Presenting information
Cost classification
Stock control
E
ffective presentation and communication of
information using charts
REVISION
PHASE
Process costing
14 Capital budgeting
FINAL
PREPARATION
13 Budgeting
LEARNING
PHASE
15 Standard costing
16 Performance measurement techniques
Ratio analysis
When watching the study support video, focus at this stage on the technical aspects you will watch it again
during the revision phase and at that point you will be able to focus more on the exam technique aspects
APPENDIX
LINKS
14
THE EXAM
18 Spreadsheets
GETTING
STARTED
REVISION
PHASE
LEARNING
PHASE
Your checklist
FINAL
PREPARATION
THE EXAM
APPENDIX
LINKS
Revision phase
GETTING
STARTED
Dont be afraid to
attempt questions you
have already done
especially the ones
you found tricky first
time round.
THE EXAM
To keep motivation
high, break some
questions into individual
parts, write plans or
notes for some parts
and do others in full.
FINAL
PREPARATION
Work through the specimen
exam this will provide you with
a clear picture of what the exam
will look like making sure you
know what to expect on the day
REVISION
PHASE
W
ork through as many questions
as possible and all mock exams
included in the Approved
Content Provider question and
answer banks remember these
are best for question practice
as they include past exam
questions updated for syllabus
and format changes
LEARNING
PHASE
Exam-standard question practice
is vital now
APPENDIX
LINKS
16
GETTING
STARTED
Read the exam technique and syllabus
updates articles this time linking into
what you have learnt
THE EXAM
Make sure you read the study skills
articles in Student Accountant covering
topics such as how to overcome exam
anxiety as well as checking the Student
Accountant Hub for any new technical
articles related to F2
FINAL
PREPARATION
View the study support video referred
to in your control sheet again as well as
the video Paper F2/FMA MTQ this time
focussing on exam technique
REVISION
PHASE
Remind yourself of areas that students
often struggle with and obtain tips on
how to ensure you do not make the same
mistakes by reviewing the examiner's
reports from the last four sittings again
LEARNING
PHASE
Listen to the examiner's approach
interview again in the context of what
you have learned
APPENDIX
LINKS
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Section A
Question on Standard Costing:
F
ixed overhead efficiency
$1,000 adverse
What was the budgeted profit
for the period?
B $26,000
C $28,000
D $29,000
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THE EXAM
A $25,000
FINAL
PREPARATION
F
ixed overhead capacity
$ 4,000 favourable
REVISION
PHASE
18
LEARNING
PHASE
GETTING
STARTED
GETTING
STARTED
FINAL
PREPARATION
PREPERATION
REVISION
PHASE
LEARNING
PHASE
Your checklist
19
APPENDIX
LINKS
Final preparation
THE EXAM
GETTING
STARTED
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APPENDIX
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(i)
05 marks
(ii)
1 mark
(iii)
05 marks
(iv)
1 mark
(v)
1 mark
(vi)
1 mark
THE EXAM
FINAL
PREPARATION
PREPERATION
REVISION
PHASE
LEARNING
PHASE
GETTING
STARTED
REVISION
PHASE
THE EXAM
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APPENDIX
LINKS
The Exam
FINAL
PREPARATION
LEARNING
PHASE
Your checklist
GETTING
STARTED
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APPENDIX
LINKS
Good
Luck!
THE EXAM
FINAL
PREPARATION
REVISION
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LEARNING
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STARTED
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APPENDIX
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Appendix Links
GETTING
STARTED
Appendix Links
04
http://www.accaglobal.com/gb/en/student/acca-qual-student-journey/exams/enter-an-exam.html
04, 11, 16
http://www.accaglobal.com/gb/en/learning-provider/learningproviders-alpc.html
04
https://www.accalearningcommunity.com/
04
http://www.accaglobal.com/gb/en/student/apps.html
04
http://www.accaglobal.com/gb/en/student/exam-support-resources.html
04
Student section
http://www.accaglobal.com/gb/en/student.html
07
Formulae sheet
http://www.accaglobal.com/gb/en/student/exam-support-resources/fundamentals-exams-study-resources/f2/exam-formulae-mathstables.html
07, 17
http://www.accaglobal.com/gb/en/student/acca-qual-student-journey/qual-resource/acca-qualification/f2/examiners-reports.html
07, 17
Examiners reports
http://www.accaglobal.com/gb/en/student/acca-qual-student-journey/qual-resource/acca-qualification/f2/examiners-reports.html
07, 20
http://www.accaglobal.com/gb/en/student/acca-qual-student-journey/qual-resource/acca-qualification/f2/syllabus-study-guide.html
07, 17
http://www.accaglobal.com/gb/en/student/acca-qual-student-journey/qual-resource/acca-qualification/f2/technical-articles.html
07, 17
http://www.accaglobal.com/gb/en/student/acca-qual-student-journey/qual-resource/acca-qualification/f2/technical-articles.html
07
Formulae sheet
http://www.accaglobal.com/gb/en/student/exam-support-resources/fundamentals-exams-study-resources/f2/exam-formulae-mathstables.html
12, 13, 14
http://www.accaglobal.com/gb/en/student/acca-qual-student-journey/qual-resource/acca-qualification/f2/technical-articles.html
12, 13, 14
http://www.accaglobal.com/gb/en/student/exam-support-resources/foundation-level-study-resources/ma1/technical-articles1/
effective-presentation.html
12, 13, 14
Ratio analysis
http://www.accaglobal.com/gb/en/student/acca-qual-student-journey/qual-resource/acca-qualification/f2/technical-articles/ratioanalysis.html
12, 13, 14
http://www.accaglobal.com/gb/en/student/acca-qual-student-journey/qual-resource/acca-qualification/f2/technical-articles/
overhead-absorption.html
12, 13, 14
http://www.accaglobal.com/gb/en/student/acca-qual-student-journey/qual-resource/acca-qualification/f2/technical-articles/reapportionment-of-service-cost-centre-costs.html
THE EXAM
http://www.accaglobal.com/gb/en/student/exam-support-resources/fundamentals-exams-study-resources/f2/past-pilot-papers.html
FINAL
PREPARATION
REVISION
PHASE
URL
LEARNING
PHASE
APPENDIX
LINKS
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GETTING
STARTED
Appendix Links
URL
12, 13, 14
Cash budgets
http://www.accaglobal.com/gb/en/student/acca-qual-student-journey/qual-resource/acca-qualification/f2/technical-articles/cashbudgets.html
12, 13, 14
Process costing
http://www.accaglobal.com/gb/en/student/acca-qual-student-journey/qual-resource/acca-qualification/f2/technical-articles/processcosting.html
12, 13, 14
Stock control
http://www.accaglobal.com/gb/en/student/acca-qual-student-journey/qual-resource/acca-qualification/f2/technical-articles/stockcontrol.html
17
Practice test
http://www.accaglobal.com/gb/en/student/acca-qual-student-journey/exams/preparing-for-exams/practice-tests.html
LEARNING
PHASE
REVISION
PHASE
FINAL
PREPARATION
THE EXAM
APPENDIX
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