02 October 2014
Yes there is always a chance. If you try you can, if you don't try, you won't. Better go down fighting. Just give it your best shot. All the best.
02 October 2014
Is that a question? How can anybody else other than you say that how many glasses of milk you can drink; or how many 'roti' you can eat! I mean they depend on your own capacity. Same applies to studies too. But considering the length of course, specially 5 practicle subjects which requires lots of practice and further considering the pattern of question papers and CA final result of past few attempts, I say its quite difficult to pass if you start studies at this point. But since someone great had said "impossible is nothing except the state of a negative mind", I recommend you to go forward if you posses that passion to make possible the impossibles! Best of luck!
I would strongly suggest you all to stick to the basics of study to avoid further failure and ensure success. There is no need to make drastic changes in your preparation method. In CS and CA exams scanner, practice manual, revision test papers along with Institute study material plays an important role so take reference and plan your study accordingly. For me some basics of study are as follows:
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 advised to regularly check the link given below to keep you in sync with latest amendments and keep a track of changes in Syllabus and various amendments from the BOS knowledge portal of ICAI:
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.
November 2014 - Important Info and links for CA CS Student