CA Sneha (C.A ) (450 Points)
08 April 2009Hi,
I hav exams in june n need help regarding presentation of answers and some tips to make my paper look best presented.
plz tell even abt small things like writing heading of accounts in black and filling coloums in blue, or a particular way to present answer plz let me knw it will really be helpful in fetchin extra marks..
Thanks in advance :)
Ankur Garg
(Company Secretary and Compliance Officer)
(114773 Points)
Replied 08 April 2009
Dear Sheha,
You are absolutely right. Presentation plays a very important role in fetching high marks especially in CA Exam.
You may use the following tips which I used to follow in my CS and CA exams:
1. In practical problems never start your answer with Yes or No unless you are 100% sure. First mention the relevant provision and show in your answer how you reach the conclusion. In the end conclude your answer in the following manner : “On the basis of above discussion we can conclude that as per the Section-166 Annual General Meeting can not be convened on a public holiday.” (consider this as an example).
On the contrary if you are 100% sure from the very beginning always start your answer with Yes or No. Like in the above problem it is very much sure that AGM can not be held on a public holiday.
2. Try and always mention the relevant section. Make it a habit. Do not ask anybody regarding the importance of remembering a section. If you make it a habit now it will 100% pay at the time of your final preparation.
3. In distinctive question never segregate 2 provisions with the help of a line.
For example: Distinguish between Fixed and Floating Charge
Mention the distinction in the following way:
(i) Fixed charge is created in the specific property on the other hand floating charge is created on the class of property.
(ii) Fixed charge clutch the property whereas floating charge floats over the property.
Conclusion: You should use “on the other hand” OR “whereas” to club two different provisions.
4. Use only Blue and Black Pen to write. Never use any other colour otherwise wastage of time and bed impression on teacher.
5. You may underline the relevant provision or any substantial provision.
6. Start your answer from a new page with the heading “Answer to Question No. 1”
7. Try and improve your recalling power. When you firs see the question the entire answer should be in your mind. (Yes it is 100% possible). Benefit: You’ll be able to complete your answer with more valuable content as compare to others and very quickly & within a certain time frame. When other writes 5-6 points you write at least 8-10 points.
8. In theory paper never read practical problems first. First attempt flat questions. Like in Audit or Law first attempt short notes or distinctions etc.
Reason for not attempting the practical problems first is that in the beginning you have enough time to read it twice or thrice and waste your time.
9. If you mention any case law highlight it properly.
10. In distinction problems first write something (2-3 lines) about the topic. Example: Like in the distinction between Interim and Final Dividend write some about Interim and Final Dividend and mention in the end: “hence the points of distinction between Interim and Final Dividend are as follows”
11. If in a passage there are various points try and write them separately in points and give them separate number.
12. In exam never use short forms like AGM, EGM, CG, CLB, ROC, ICSI, ICAI, SAP, AS.
13. When you start your answer by using a section use like this:
“As per Section-171 of the Companies Act, 1956”
14. Do not worry you may start your paper by answering question No. 10 first.
15. I am sure you are also doing graduation. You may experiment all these points in your university exams and you may also use university exams to improve your writing skills.
16. Focus on the Final Exams because I am very sure clearing CA PCC for you is just a matter of time.
Remember achievements require Hard Work. All the Best.
Best Regards
Ankur Garg
CA Sneha
(C.A )
(450 Points)
Replied 08 April 2009
Thanks.. a ton.. sir all this tips would really help me..
CA Sneha
(C.A )
(450 Points)
Replied 18 April 2009
HI...
I am expecting some more tips.. do help me out
Ankur Garg
(Company Secretary and Compliance Officer)
(114773 Points)
Replied 20 April 2009
Okay! Sneha i'll try and revert to you soon.
Amala
(Student)
(384 Points)
Replied 23 April 2009
Tips given by Mr.ankur Gard are excellent and very useful
Parth Magia
(Final C.A.Student)
(128 Points)
Replied 26 April 2009
thanks Mr.Ankur Garg...
you have really provided us with the correct direction towards Final Preparation...
All the best to all my frends..
v@m$h!
(CA - Final and CS - Final)
(1473 Points)
Replied 28 April 2009
Thanx sir. very important tips to give good presentation. All the best.for those who are appearing in June 2009 exams.
CA Rahul Mishra
(CA)
(86 Points)
Replied 30 October 2009
thanks a lot sir!!
Sir,
I got 35 and 30 in CA PCC cost & FM paper in the last two exmas i.e Nov'08 and June'09. My confidence is really down and i m not getting the reasons for my poor performance in this paper. I am among the best performer in the tutions and my freind circle. All i can figure out that i m not writting the theory answers well enough but my practicals are correct.
Could u please help me and provide me with some tips to regain my confidence back.
Ankur Garg
(Company Secretary and Compliance Officer)
(114773 Points)
Replied 30 October 2009
Dear Rahul,
Please go through the Articles below especially the highlighted ones…
SOME PRESENTATION SKILL FOR WRITING PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATIONS
TIPS TO DEAL WITH THEORY PAPER: AUDIT AND LAW
EXAM PREPARATION TIPS--NOVEMBER 2009
TIPS TO DEAL WITH PRACTICAL PAPER: ACCOUNT & COST
Stu
(student)
(295 Points)
Replied 31 October 2009
Deasr Sir, we start a new question on a new page, but what about parts of certain questions, that are also very long? If we finish part (i) of Q1 halfway thru a page, shld we start part (ii) on same page? This goes for theory as well as problems.
When we write theory answers in point form, shld we leave lines between each point?
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