19 August 2014
How many days are actually sufficient to prepare both groups for those who are not giving first attempt? I have already given two attempts.
Some people say you require at least 4 months to prepare both groups. Is it true?
19 August 2014
It is difficult to suggest any fix time as the same is dependent on your existing preparation, current coaching, articleship etc.
If you are not working or not doing articleship, than as per my opinion period of 4-5 month is enough for the preparation of both groups. But that time does not include time for coaching. Since you hv already given 2 attempts, you can definitely prepare both groups in 4 months provided you push yourself and follow a good time schedule and strategy. Please revert if you have any other question.
THE BASICS OF STUDY
I would strongly suggest you all to stick to the basics of study to avoid further failure and ensure success. For me some basics of study are as follows:
In CS and CA exams scanner plays an imp role so take reference and base your study on scanner. Please take care of the following points:
1. Timely completion of course material—Very first basic thing is to finish your course to have better idea of course structure. This will also help you to prepare a good revision schedule along with study plan.
2. Timely revision-- Another basic study point is to give ample emphasis to a good revision plan. There is nothing is this world which can substitute a good revision plan. To succeed revision is must.
3. Ample amount of practice of Numerical [account and cost] questions-- One major reason of student failure is bad performance in practical questions. So ample amount of practice of Numerical [account and cost] questions is must along with perfect conceptual clarity.
4. Right amount of theory preparation in practical subjects—Most of the students don’t give due value to the theory in the practical subject. So right amount of theory preparation in practical subjects is equally important. The best way to solve this issue is to prepare notes of frequently asked theory questions from Scanner.
5. Selection of right books—Another basic point for good preparation is the selection of right reference books. So take help from your seniors in choosing right books.
6. Good presentation of theory— Lack of good presentation especially in theory paper is one of the major drawbacks for most of the students. In theory subjects good presentation of theory is must along with mentioning case laws and sections etc. So I’d request you all to take note of the same.
You are also advised to regularly check the link given below for the purpose of keeping you in sync with latest amendments and keep a track of changes in Syllabus and various amendments from the BOS knowledge portal of ICAI:
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