Understanding Throughput Accounting
The following article is relevant to all the subjects related to Cost Accounting especially with Throughput accounting as part of their syllabus. For example, ACCA F5. Though this article is written keeping ACCA F5 syllabus in consideration, it can be used by the students of other professional qualifications as well. ACCA F5 students, especially, can […]
Changes in ACCA F7 for 2011 exams - Explained!
Back in December 2010 when ACCA announced that changes will be made in 2011 in different subjects, we looked at it and made some guess work regarding the possible changes in subjects. But a long time has passed since ACCA has released the new syllabi of all the subjects. Except knowledge module subjects and ACCA […]
5 things that Pakistani ACCA students are doing VERY Wrong!
Every ACCA student in Pakistan wants to have a future full of success. But large number of students is also worried and are asking whether they made the right choice. But are we really giving this its due importance and really using our minds? Here are the FIVE mistakes that we found much common among […]
Which variant of ACCA F6 taxation should I select?
ACCA offers different variants in certain subjects. The reason for having different variations or variants in subjects is because of the different legal system or business practices. ACCA F6 Taxation is one of those subjects in which students have many options and can select the one that best suits the student. Following are the different […]
Do we have transfer option from CAT to ACCA after passing CAT paper T1-T4 and T6?
Under new arrangements i.e. after the introduction and implementation of Foundations in Accountancy (FIA) suit of qualifications, things are not the same as they were used to be. In order to understand the new suit of qualifications in plain words please refer to What is FIA? This short article will explain many things about FIA […]
Is it better to do or complete ACCA from UK?
As ACCA is a global qualification and thus ACCA needs to ensure quality at every stage, ACCA has implemented several quality control measures. One of the most important phase in any professional qualification is its academic or study phase. To ensure that every ACCA student gets tutoring of equally quality, ACCA has set out the […]
What are the minimum entry requirements to start ACCA?
Admission criteria or minimum entry requirements to get admission in ACCA qualification are different from country to country. However, the general requirements provided by ACCA are as follows: 2 A levels; AND 3 GCSEs or equivalent If you qualify this minimum requirement then you can start ACCA straight from F1 i.e. knowledge module. But as […]
Can I give professional papers with F7 and F8 or I have to finish foundations stage first?
If you have some paper(s) still left in your skills level then you will be allowed to sit in professional level papers only in one case i.e. you pay for all the remaining papers in foundations stage (skills level) and also pay examination fee for professional papers in which you want to sit. Candidate cannot […]
Where to find free books for ACCA subjects?
To be honest, we have been bombarded with this question since last few weeks as many visitors were asking to have ACCA books for free. We would have never answered this question as nothing comes for free, especially exam standard study texts by renowned publishers. But, surprisingly, there is one website which is providing ACCA […]
What is the difference between “Selling costs” and “Cost of Sales”?
“Cost of sales” if said in a phrase then it basically is, manufacturing cost of units sold in a particular period or simply cost. On the other hand “selling costs” include such costs that are incurred to make things available for sale. Important thing to understand here is that even after incurring cost of sales, […]