I'm a Final Student, my exams are due in November 2014.
Now Hardly 130 days are left before exams.
My Preparations Level is 0%.
I have to pass this exam.
I'll give Grp 1st only in my 1st attempt.
There comes a little fear about SFM & Financial Reporting in my mind after listening to many views of CA Students about its difficulty.
I have Sridhar Book for SFM , whose physique and language also scaring me a little bit. Plus i don't have any Book or any notes for Financial Reporting. Also I haven't attended any Coaching for a Single Day.
Is Sfm & FR really difficult? Should I purchase any other book for SFM? Are 130 days too short to crack Grp 1?
15 June 2014
130 days is enough for one group. for SFM, if you are uncomfortable with Sridhar, you can gof or JB gupta or SD Bala...i would prefer Gupta.
16 June 2014
No doubt about the SFM book suggested by expert.
For exam preparation 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 humbly requested to refer the links mentioned below for some useful notes and exam oriented suggestions and tips. I am sure these links will give you encouragement and idea about how to start preparation, tips for self study, name of reference books, tips for attempting theory and practical paper, tips for improving presentation skills and about everything you want to know.
I am sure these links contained the solution of all your doubts.
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