An organisation which is eager to achieve efficiency in its offices is bound to allocate a sufficient proportion of time to observing operations in the offices, to looking for ways to improvement, to the stimulation of helpful suggestions. It might be guided by the following principles, although it is unlikely in practice to go as far as formulating a list such as that given here:
Full use is to be made of delegation of authority to ensure that time and effort are being economically spent. Too much centralisation of operation can lead to duplication. It may also weaken the motivation to work of the office staff.
Lines of authority should be made clear, so as to remove uncertainty about responsibility for taking decisions and carrying out operations.
Sub-division of tasks should not be carried so far that there has to be unnecessary controls and paperwork, and futile expenditure of effort. Research into the intense sub-division of office tasks suggests that it leads to monotony and lower standards of performance.
In some circumstances very large general offices can be the cause of reduced efficiency.
A specialised service unit, e.g. for imputing computer data, keying, or filing, or mailing, can be expected to perform more efficiently than a large number of separate service units, one for each division of the office.
Communication channels should be such as to encourage the flow of productive suggestions up the line of authority.
Co-ordination may quickly lapse in vital areas unless constant vigilance is exercised over it.
In selecting managerial staff for the office, leadership and initiative count as well as technical and professional qualifications.
Office training at all levels cannot be safely neglected.
Wherever possible, the techniques of work measurement should be applied to the control of standard of output.
The role of supervisors and section leaders in maintaining morale and productivity should be recognised.
Office management is part of the ACCA Paper F1 syllabus and is covered by the tony.surridge.co.uk ACCA e-books which cover exam text, diagnostic questions and answers, mnemonics and charts in selected subjects.
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Showing posts with label ACCA Global. Show all posts
Saturday, 20 August 2011
The nature of office work
THE NATURE OF OFFICE WORK
Understanding the nature of office work is part of the ACCA Paper F1 syllabus.
In all offices, whether they are large or small, or whether they are in government, business or commerce, there is discernible a common pattern or cycle of activity. Information, usually in the form of electronic media, writing, or printing, is received. The piece of paper or form may have come through the post, from another office in the same organisation, or it may have originated in the office itself as the result of a telephone call or electronic processing. This information or ‘data’ is now invariably the subject of clerical activity. Broadly, this work consists of examining documents and deciding what to do with them, checking the data on the documents for completeness or credibility, sorting the documents, copying the data from one document to another, doing arithmetic on the data, summarising and analysing the data, and checking the results for accuracy. This electronic flow or ‘paperwork’, which may be performed with or without the assistance of machines, constitutes the processing of data.
SERVICES PROVIDED BY AN OFFICEAn office gives the following service:
Communication, both inside and outside the organisation. This will include writing, word processing, emailing, oral communication, meetings and mailing services. Some office records are made obligatory by law, e.g. certain forms of accounts. Others are maintained for their contributionto business efficiency.
The processing of information, including indexing, coding, sorting, collating and arithmetical processes.
The storage of information, including recording, copying and duplicating. One may also include here the transporting of data and the posting of records to another place. This can involve electronic data flow or manual work.
Management information, including aids to decision making.
The safeguarding of assets. Under this will come the protection of cash, inspecting, checking,comparing, auditing and arranging insurance cover.
Understanding the nature of office work is part of the ACCA Paper F1 syllabus.
In all offices, whether they are large or small, or whether they are in government, business or commerce, there is discernible a common pattern or cycle of activity. Information, usually in the form of electronic media, writing, or printing, is received. The piece of paper or form may have come through the post, from another office in the same organisation, or it may have originated in the office itself as the result of a telephone call or electronic processing. This information or ‘data’ is now invariably the subject of clerical activity. Broadly, this work consists of examining documents and deciding what to do with them, checking the data on the documents for completeness or credibility, sorting the documents, copying the data from one document to another, doing arithmetic on the data, summarising and analysing the data, and checking the results for accuracy. This electronic flow or ‘paperwork’, which may be performed with or without the assistance of machines, constitutes the processing of data.
SERVICES PROVIDED BY AN OFFICEAn office gives the following service:
Communication, both inside and outside the organisation. This will include writing, word processing, emailing, oral communication, meetings and mailing services. Some office records are made obligatory by law, e.g. certain forms of accounts. Others are maintained for their contributionto business efficiency.
The processing of information, including indexing, coding, sorting, collating and arithmetical processes.
The storage of information, including recording, copying and duplicating. One may also include here the transporting of data and the posting of records to another place. This can involve electronic data flow or manual work.
Management information, including aids to decision making.
The safeguarding of assets. Under this will come the protection of cash, inspecting, checking,comparing, auditing and arranging insurance cover.
Focus groups
The use of focus groups is one tool used in market research.
A focus group usually consists of a representative group of consumers who agree to provide data on a continuous basis about a particular product or service or marketing element, such as price and advertising. This group of people are asked about their attitude towards the product, service, idea, concept, advertisement, packaging or price in an interactive group setting where participants are free to talk with other group members.
In the world of marketing, focus groups are seen as an important tool for acquiring feedback regarding new products, and changes to the marketing mix. In particular, focus groups allow a panel of consumers of a company wishing to develop, name, package, price, promote or test market a new product, to view, test and discuss the new product before it is made available to the public. This can provide invaluable information about the potential market acceptance of the product.
In a typical focus group, a number of respondents gather in the same room. They have already been selected to ensure that they are part of the relevant target market and that the group is a representative subgroup of this market segment. There are usually 6 to 10 members in the group, and the session lasts for 1 to 2 hours. A moderator guides the group through a discussion that probes about the company's (client's) proposed products or services. The discussion is loosely structured, and the moderator encourages the free flow of ideas. The moderator is typically given a list of objectives or an anticipated outline. He/she will generally have only a few specific questions prepared prior to the focus group. These questions will serve to initiate open-ended discussions.
Usually, a video camera records the meeting so that it can be seen by others who were not able to travel to the site. Transcripts can be created from video tape.
If the participants speak different languages a simultaneous interpreter may be used.
Knowledge of the use of focus groups is part of both ACCA Paper F5 and Paper P3, both of which are covered by the tony.surridge.co.uk ACCA e-books which cover exam text, diagnostic questions and answers, mnemonics and charts in selected subjects for the ACCA syllabuses.
A focus group usually consists of a representative group of consumers who agree to provide data on a continuous basis about a particular product or service or marketing element, such as price and advertising. This group of people are asked about their attitude towards the product, service, idea, concept, advertisement, packaging or price in an interactive group setting where participants are free to talk with other group members.
In the world of marketing, focus groups are seen as an important tool for acquiring feedback regarding new products, and changes to the marketing mix. In particular, focus groups allow a panel of consumers of a company wishing to develop, name, package, price, promote or test market a new product, to view, test and discuss the new product before it is made available to the public. This can provide invaluable information about the potential market acceptance of the product.
In a typical focus group, a number of respondents gather in the same room. They have already been selected to ensure that they are part of the relevant target market and that the group is a representative subgroup of this market segment. There are usually 6 to 10 members in the group, and the session lasts for 1 to 2 hours. A moderator guides the group through a discussion that probes about the company's (client's) proposed products or services. The discussion is loosely structured, and the moderator encourages the free flow of ideas. The moderator is typically given a list of objectives or an anticipated outline. He/she will generally have only a few specific questions prepared prior to the focus group. These questions will serve to initiate open-ended discussions.
Usually, a video camera records the meeting so that it can be seen by others who were not able to travel to the site. Transcripts can be created from video tape.
If the participants speak different languages a simultaneous interpreter may be used.
Knowledge of the use of focus groups is part of both ACCA Paper F5 and Paper P3, both of which are covered by the tony.surridge.co.uk ACCA e-books which cover exam text, diagnostic questions and answers, mnemonics and charts in selected subjects for the ACCA syllabuses.
Friday, 19 August 2011
Market research
Market research is activity which is used specifically to provide data to facilitate the making of marketing decisions - namely: product development, pricing, communication and distribution decisions. Such decisions can be classified as either ongoing, i.e. relating to the problems encountered in the continuous process of marketing a portfolio of products or services; or ad hoc, i.e. arising out of particular problems or developments.
Market research consists of a variety of techniques each of which matches a particular need;examples of such techniques include the following:
- web scanning
- monitoring trade press
- marketing feedback
- focus groups (see below)
- structured and unstructured interviews
- observation
- motivational research
- market surveys
- marketing experimentation
Market research is covered in the syllabus of ACCA and is covered by the e-books of tony.surridge.co.uk.
We recommend the tony.surridge.co.uk ACCA e-books which cover exam text, diagnostic questions and answers, mnemonics and charts in selected subjects. These provide important support for students studying the ACCA syllabus.
Market research consists of a variety of techniques each of which matches a particular need;examples of such techniques include the following:
- web scanning
- monitoring trade press
- marketing feedback
- focus groups (see below)
- structured and unstructured interviews
- observation
- motivational research
- market surveys
- marketing experimentation
Market research is covered in the syllabus of ACCA and is covered by the e-books of tony.surridge.co.uk.
We recommend the tony.surridge.co.uk ACCA e-books which cover exam text, diagnostic questions and answers, mnemonics and charts in selected subjects. These provide important support for students studying the ACCA syllabus.
Production Control
Production control is an inevitable consequence of the need for production planning. Any plan must incorporate certain controls to ensure that targets are achieved. In particular, there must be provision for managers to be informed of, and to investigate, unexpected variances from the plan. In a large organisation a wide range of production controls will exist as shown below:
Progress Control, which is the control of production programmes and schedules in order to ensure that planned output is attained.
Cost Control, which is the control of a whole series of budgets, including such aspects as material cost control and labour cost control, in order to ensure that the original budget for costs of production is observed.
Quality Control, which is the control of the quality or standard of the product. This is closely allied to, and indeed will often be the responsibility of the inspection department.
Machine Utilisation Control, which is the control of machine loading, in order to ensure that the ‘load’ is related to machine capacity.
Stock (inventory) Control, which is the control of stocks and stores, in order to ensure that supplies are available as required and that their availability will not, therefore, interrupt production schedules.
Computer Control, which is the control of some operation which is entirely automatic. It differs fundamentally from the other controls in that, whereas, they involve taking corrective action in response to a detected deviation from target, usually some time after the deviation has been detected,computer control involves an immediate and automatic adjustment to maintain the required target. In other words, control is ‘in-built’ and there is no separate control process.
Production control is -part of the ACCA syllabus and is covered by the e-books of tony.surridge.co.uk
We recommend the tony.surridge.co.uk ACCA e-books which cover exam text, diagnostic questions and answers, mnemonics and charts in selected subjects. These provide important support for students studying the ACCA syllabus.
Progress Control, which is the control of production programmes and schedules in order to ensure that planned output is attained.
Cost Control, which is the control of a whole series of budgets, including such aspects as material cost control and labour cost control, in order to ensure that the original budget for costs of production is observed.
Quality Control, which is the control of the quality or standard of the product. This is closely allied to, and indeed will often be the responsibility of the inspection department.
Machine Utilisation Control, which is the control of machine loading, in order to ensure that the ‘load’ is related to machine capacity.
Stock (inventory) Control, which is the control of stocks and stores, in order to ensure that supplies are available as required and that their availability will not, therefore, interrupt production schedules.
Computer Control, which is the control of some operation which is entirely automatic. It differs fundamentally from the other controls in that, whereas, they involve taking corrective action in response to a detected deviation from target, usually some time after the deviation has been detected,computer control involves an immediate and automatic adjustment to maintain the required target. In other words, control is ‘in-built’ and there is no separate control process.
Production control is -part of the ACCA syllabus and is covered by the e-books of tony.surridge.co.uk
We recommend the tony.surridge.co.uk ACCA e-books which cover exam text, diagnostic questions and answers, mnemonics and charts in selected subjects. These provide important support for students studying the ACCA syllabus.
Sunday, 14 August 2011
Are you a ‘Know It All’ or ‘Targent-erer’? Which ACCA student are you?
Over the years I have listened to many grumbles about exam syllabuses and exam pass rates but few about how students prepare themselves for the exam. I have been teaching for some time now and I have a few grumbles which I wish to share with you so that you may reflect on your own style of learning. Dare I hope that my observations may help a few students to study more effectively and pass their exams?
The average student is a ‘coat of many colours’. So which type of student are YOU?
Could this be you ….?
The Know It All is the ACCA student who has successfully studied for another related qualification (but surprisingly without gaining exemption in the subject now to be examined!) and therefore wrongly perceives the subject as simplistic and not warranting further and more detailed examination and study. This ACCA student does not seem to appreciate that similar topics and techniques have different applications. In the exam the 'Know It All' is often revealed as the Tangent-erer who seems to be at pains to answer question in stereotyped, inflexible and inappropriate ways.
So there it is. Here is one student caricature (and another one just as valid will be posted soon) which is somewhat common and dare I say may even be a version of your own behaviour. Quid rides? Mutato nomine de te fabula narratur. (Why do you laugh? With change of name the story is about you).
Prevent yourself from becoming simply a ‘Know It All’ or ‘Targent-erer’ by taking advantage of the tony.surridge.co.uk ACCA e-books. The series of Tony Surridge +AddVance E-books are specially designed for the ACCA exam syllabuses (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants). Our high quality ACCA study guide is structured around the core study text, with additional mnemonics and charts, supported by activities, as well as exam-status questions and answers for you to practice. Our comprehensive +AddVance electronic study tools provides an essential route-map through the ACCA syllabus and provides an expert interpretation of the subject and the ACCA exam requirements.
Download our free ACCA samples now (using the above link), to see just how helpful these study tools will be for your ACCA studies.
The average student is a ‘coat of many colours’. So which type of student are YOU?
Could this be you ….?
The Know It All is the ACCA student who has successfully studied for another related qualification (but surprisingly without gaining exemption in the subject now to be examined!) and therefore wrongly perceives the subject as simplistic and not warranting further and more detailed examination and study. This ACCA student does not seem to appreciate that similar topics and techniques have different applications. In the exam the 'Know It All' is often revealed as the Tangent-erer who seems to be at pains to answer question in stereotyped, inflexible and inappropriate ways.
So there it is. Here is one student caricature (and another one just as valid will be posted soon) which is somewhat common and dare I say may even be a version of your own behaviour. Quid rides? Mutato nomine de te fabula narratur. (Why do you laugh? With change of name the story is about you).
Prevent yourself from becoming simply a ‘Know It All’ or ‘Targent-erer’ by taking advantage of the tony.surridge.co.uk ACCA e-books. The series of Tony Surridge +AddVance E-books are specially designed for the ACCA exam syllabuses (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants). Our high quality ACCA study guide is structured around the core study text, with additional mnemonics and charts, supported by activities, as well as exam-status questions and answers for you to practice. Our comprehensive +AddVance electronic study tools provides an essential route-map through the ACCA syllabus and provides an expert interpretation of the subject and the ACCA exam requirements.
Download our free ACCA samples now (using the above link), to see just how helpful these study tools will be for your ACCA studies.
The London 'Black taxi'
Are you an ACCA professional travelling to work in a London Black Taxi?
Some basic facts about the London Black Taxi:
The first black taxi in London was the hackney coach in the 17th Century. The name comes from hacquenée, the French term for a general-purpose horse. It literally means, 'ambling nag'. In 1625 there were as few as 20 available for hire, operating out of inn yards. In 1636, the owner of four hackney coaches brought them into the Strand outside the Maypole Inn, and the first taxi rank had appeared. He established a tariff for various parts of London, and his drivers wore livery, so they would be easily recognisable. 'Hackney carriage' is still the official term used to describe taxis.
When the drivers began using lighter cabriolets, two-wheeled vehicles from France, at the beginning of the 19th Century, they became known as 'cabs'. The name comes from the French for 'jump like a goat', as they were very light, and tended to bounce through the streets. The London Hackney Carriage Act was passed in 1831, and the Metropolitan Police gained control of the trade for the next 169 years.
Wilhelm Bruhn invented the taximeter in 1891, and it is from this that the term taxi comes from. The taximeter measures the distance travelled and time taken of all journeys, allowing an accurate fare to be charged. These were disliked by cab drivers as they did not want their incomes regulated by machines. Bruhn ended up being thrown in the river by drivers, although his invention is still being used today.
Drivers do not have to stop if you hail them, whether or not the yellow 'taxi' sign is lit. This is because, legally, taxis are not plying for hire when they are moving. However, if they do stop, they are considered 'standing in the street' and cannot refuse a fare under six miles or that will take less than one hour. These regulations are to prevent the now non-existent horse from becoming fatigued or thirsty.
Fascinating Facts
Taxis were banned from driving through Hyde Park in 1685. This was due to the unruly behaviour of some ladies in a hackney coach. The ban was lifted in 1687, only to be reinstated in 1711 due to 'several disorders' being committed. That time the ban lasted until 1924.
Taxi drivers are not legally obliged to give change. If a large note is offered the driver is entitled to take the cash, and offer to post the change to the passenger's home address.
The 'Knowledge of London' was introduced in 1851 by Sir Richard Mayne after complaints that cab drivers did not know where they were going. Passing the Knowledge involves detailed recall of 25,000 streets within a six-mile radius of Charing Cross station. The locations of clubs, hospitals, hotels, railway stations, parks, theatres, courts, restaurants, colleges, government buildings and places of worship are also required. It can take three years to pass the test, including the six months it takes to be tested.
Only one percent of London's taxi drivers are women.
The original 'stage coaches' were certain hackney carriages whose drivers travelled in stages, i.e., they would drive short distances, along a fixed route, picking up fares at definite stopping points. As this part of the trade grew, they eventually became omnibuses, and then the bus transport system we have today.
Source: BBC
While travelling in the taxi your laptop can be used to study the ACCA e-books of Tony Surridge Online.
Some basic facts about the London Black Taxi:
The first black taxi in London was the hackney coach in the 17th Century. The name comes from hacquenée, the French term for a general-purpose horse. It literally means, 'ambling nag'. In 1625 there were as few as 20 available for hire, operating out of inn yards. In 1636, the owner of four hackney coaches brought them into the Strand outside the Maypole Inn, and the first taxi rank had appeared. He established a tariff for various parts of London, and his drivers wore livery, so they would be easily recognisable. 'Hackney carriage' is still the official term used to describe taxis.
When the drivers began using lighter cabriolets, two-wheeled vehicles from France, at the beginning of the 19th Century, they became known as 'cabs'. The name comes from the French for 'jump like a goat', as they were very light, and tended to bounce through the streets. The London Hackney Carriage Act was passed in 1831, and the Metropolitan Police gained control of the trade for the next 169 years.
Wilhelm Bruhn invented the taximeter in 1891, and it is from this that the term taxi comes from. The taximeter measures the distance travelled and time taken of all journeys, allowing an accurate fare to be charged. These were disliked by cab drivers as they did not want their incomes regulated by machines. Bruhn ended up being thrown in the river by drivers, although his invention is still being used today.
Drivers do not have to stop if you hail them, whether or not the yellow 'taxi' sign is lit. This is because, legally, taxis are not plying for hire when they are moving. However, if they do stop, they are considered 'standing in the street' and cannot refuse a fare under six miles or that will take less than one hour. These regulations are to prevent the now non-existent horse from becoming fatigued or thirsty.
Fascinating Facts
Taxis were banned from driving through Hyde Park in 1685. This was due to the unruly behaviour of some ladies in a hackney coach. The ban was lifted in 1687, only to be reinstated in 1711 due to 'several disorders' being committed. That time the ban lasted until 1924.
Taxi drivers are not legally obliged to give change. If a large note is offered the driver is entitled to take the cash, and offer to post the change to the passenger's home address.
The 'Knowledge of London' was introduced in 1851 by Sir Richard Mayne after complaints that cab drivers did not know where they were going. Passing the Knowledge involves detailed recall of 25,000 streets within a six-mile radius of Charing Cross station. The locations of clubs, hospitals, hotels, railway stations, parks, theatres, courts, restaurants, colleges, government buildings and places of worship are also required. It can take three years to pass the test, including the six months it takes to be tested.
Only one percent of London's taxi drivers are women.
The original 'stage coaches' were certain hackney carriages whose drivers travelled in stages, i.e., they would drive short distances, along a fixed route, picking up fares at definite stopping points. As this part of the trade grew, they eventually became omnibuses, and then the bus transport system we have today.
Source: BBC
While travelling in the taxi your laptop can be used to study the ACCA e-books of Tony Surridge Online.
Monday, 8 August 2011
Are you a ’Road-runner’ or ‘One Answer Merchant’?
Over the years I have listened to many grumbles about exam syllabuses and exam pass rates but few about how students prepare themselves for the exam. I have been teaching for some time now and I have a few grumbles which I wish to share with you so that you may reflect on your own style of learning. Dare I hope that my observations may help a few students to study more effectively and pass their exams?
The average student is a ‘coat of many colours’. So which type of student are YOU?
Could this be you….?
The Road-runner enthusiastically rushes into a study commitment with alarming alacrity but without judging distance, pace and stamina. Sacrificing all to the pursuit of learning this student quickly 'burns out', loses study momentum, interest, train of thought and concentration. The student here suffers from 'patchy' learning - understanding earlier parts of the syllabus in more depth than later parts. In the exam the 'Road Runner' is often identified as the One Answer Merchant who produces a near brilliant answer to one question; with other questions not attempted or answered only inadequately.
So there it is. Here is one student caricature (and others just as valid will be posted soon) which is somewhat common and dare I say may even be a version of your own behaviour. Quid rides? Mutato nomine de te fabula narratur. (Why do you laugh? With change of name the story is about you.
Prevent yourself from becoming simply a ‘Road-runner’ or ‘One answer merchant’ by taking advantage of the tony.surridge.co.uk e-books. The series of Tony Surridge +AddVance E-books are specially designed for the ACCA exam syllabuses (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants). Our high quality ACCA study guide is structured around the core study text, with additional mnemonics and charts, supported by activities, as well as exam-status questions and answers for you to practice. Our comprehensive +AddVance electronic study tools provides an essential route-map through the ACCA syllabus and provides an expert interpretation of the subject and the ACCA exam requirements.
Download our free ACCA samples now (using the above link), to see just how helpful these study tools will be for your ACCA studies.
The average student is a ‘coat of many colours’. So which type of student are YOU?
Could this be you….?
The Road-runner enthusiastically rushes into a study commitment with alarming alacrity but without judging distance, pace and stamina. Sacrificing all to the pursuit of learning this student quickly 'burns out', loses study momentum, interest, train of thought and concentration. The student here suffers from 'patchy' learning - understanding earlier parts of the syllabus in more depth than later parts. In the exam the 'Road Runner' is often identified as the One Answer Merchant who produces a near brilliant answer to one question; with other questions not attempted or answered only inadequately.
So there it is. Here is one student caricature (and others just as valid will be posted soon) which is somewhat common and dare I say may even be a version of your own behaviour. Quid rides? Mutato nomine de te fabula narratur. (Why do you laugh? With change of name the story is about you.
Prevent yourself from becoming simply a ‘Road-runner’ or ‘One answer merchant’ by taking advantage of the tony.surridge.co.uk e-books. The series of Tony Surridge +AddVance E-books are specially designed for the ACCA exam syllabuses (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants). Our high quality ACCA study guide is structured around the core study text, with additional mnemonics and charts, supported by activities, as well as exam-status questions and answers for you to practice. Our comprehensive +AddVance electronic study tools provides an essential route-map through the ACCA syllabus and provides an expert interpretation of the subject and the ACCA exam requirements.
Download our free ACCA samples now (using the above link), to see just how helpful these study tools will be for your ACCA studies.
Sunday, 7 August 2011
Preparing for your ACCA exams - Are you a ‘Mantra Chantra’ ‘or ‘Underliner’?
Are you a ‘Mantra Chantra’ ‘or ‘Underliner’?
Over the years I have listened to many grumbles about ACCA exam syllabuses and ACCA exam pass rates but few about how students prepare themselves for the exam. I have been teaching for some time now and I have a few grumbles which I wish to share with you so that you may reflect on your own style of learning. Dare I hope that my observations may help a few students to study more effectively and pass their exams?
The average student is a ‘coat of many colours’. So which type of student are YOU?
Could this be you ….?
The Mantra Chanter thinks that 'something memorised is something learned' and concentrates on memorising lists of facts, definitions, names (of famous authors), formulae and buzz words without enduring the intellectual puzzle of trying to understand what it all means. In the ACCA exam the Mantra Chanter becomes the Underliner who goes to town underlining every word or fact that has been carefully memorised and positioned in the answer - even if not in context.
So there it is. Here is one student caricature ( and others just as valid will be posted soon) which is somewhat common and dare I say may even be a version of your own behaviour. Quid rides? Mutato nomine de te fabula narratur. (Why do you laugh? With change of name the story is about you).
Prevent yourself from becoming simply a Mantra Chanter or Underliner by taking advantage of the tony.surridge.co.uk e-books. The series of Tony Surridge +AddVance E-books are specially designed for the ACCA exam syllabuses (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants). Our high quality ACCA study guide is structured around the core study text, with additional mnemonics and charts, supported by activities, as well as exam-status questions and answers for you to practice. Our comprehensive +AddVance electronic study tools provides an essential route-map through the ACCA syllabus and provides an expert interpretation of the subject and the ACCA exam requirements.
Download our free ACCA samples now (using the above link), to see just how helpful these study tools will be for your ACCA studies.
Over the years I have listened to many grumbles about ACCA exam syllabuses and ACCA exam pass rates but few about how students prepare themselves for the exam. I have been teaching for some time now and I have a few grumbles which I wish to share with you so that you may reflect on your own style of learning. Dare I hope that my observations may help a few students to study more effectively and pass their exams?
The average student is a ‘coat of many colours’. So which type of student are YOU?
Could this be you ….?
The Mantra Chanter thinks that 'something memorised is something learned' and concentrates on memorising lists of facts, definitions, names (of famous authors), formulae and buzz words without enduring the intellectual puzzle of trying to understand what it all means. In the ACCA exam the Mantra Chanter becomes the Underliner who goes to town underlining every word or fact that has been carefully memorised and positioned in the answer - even if not in context.
So there it is. Here is one student caricature ( and others just as valid will be posted soon) which is somewhat common and dare I say may even be a version of your own behaviour. Quid rides? Mutato nomine de te fabula narratur. (Why do you laugh? With change of name the story is about you).
Prevent yourself from becoming simply a Mantra Chanter or Underliner by taking advantage of the tony.surridge.co.uk e-books. The series of Tony Surridge +AddVance E-books are specially designed for the ACCA exam syllabuses (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants). Our high quality ACCA study guide is structured around the core study text, with additional mnemonics and charts, supported by activities, as well as exam-status questions and answers for you to practice. Our comprehensive +AddVance electronic study tools provides an essential route-map through the ACCA syllabus and provides an expert interpretation of the subject and the ACCA exam requirements.
Download our free ACCA samples now (using the above link), to see just how helpful these study tools will be for your ACCA studies.
Saturday, 6 August 2011
A Soft Skill You Must Have (Part 2 of 2)
In our last article we introduced the importance of presentation skills – here’s the continuation.
“Build your credibility fast with your audience by showing confidence and that you are in control of your subject presentation”, says Mr. Sadaqat, a local manager of a screening company.
The following presentation techniques gathered from various training seminars could help:
- Understand the audience’s background and their motivation to attend.
- Use the most effective audio and visual aids – but don’t overdo it!
- Define the objectives of your presentation.
- Organize the data to be presented in a clear sequence that is persuasive.
- Show confidence while presenting to the audience.
- Control your body language in its movements, gestures and other non-verbal
elements of communication.
- Handle questions and its responses in a professional manner.
- Grab the attention of the audience by delivering a unique presentation “opener”
such as a joke, interesting examples and anecdotes, etc.
The Presentation Design
Your design, and method will help you deliver an excellent presentation with great confidence.
Have a look at these step by step presentation suggestions:
Make a Creative Opening to your Presentation
You can always make your presentation opening unique and memorable. A good example sits with the presenter who was addressing the CEO of major airlines in the US. He was called upon by the organizer to take the floor. He did not. For 10 minutes or so all these CEOs and executives awaited his appearance. When they started to leave their seats, he suddenly shows up and made his opening speech: “Ladies and Gentlemen, sorry for being late – but this is how your airline passengers feel when your planes are late in departure”.
Begin with making sure that your audience is ready to receive the message. This is a milestone in your presentation design.
Then communicate the message. Make sure that the audience listens, receives and understand the message.
- Analogies related to the subject.
- A strong quote.
- Get the audience to do something – interactivity.
- Ask a Question – interactivity again.
- Use an imaginary situation.
- Use humor.
- Use a controversial opening and quickly qualify it.
Introductory Opening Remarks about the Subject
Your introductory opening is very important in the presentation design phase. Here are few advices from some experts we talked with:
- Welcome the people attending and introduce them if it’s a meeting.
- Indicate the time schedule and planned breaks.
- Go through any health and safety routines, such as fire alarm procedures.
- Check that everyone can see the visual aids.
- Acknowledge the start of presentation.
- Mention your name and preferred name.
Presentation skills are all about entertaining your audience and avoid boring them.
Its all about conveying your key message. You need to grab the attention of your audience
Written by Mr. Daniyal Hussain for TonySurridge.co.uk
“Build your credibility fast with your audience by showing confidence and that you are in control of your subject presentation”, says Mr. Sadaqat, a local manager of a screening company.
The following presentation techniques gathered from various training seminars could help:
- Understand the audience’s background and their motivation to attend.
- Use the most effective audio and visual aids – but don’t overdo it!
- Define the objectives of your presentation.
- Organize the data to be presented in a clear sequence that is persuasive.
- Show confidence while presenting to the audience.
- Control your body language in its movements, gestures and other non-verbal
elements of communication.
- Handle questions and its responses in a professional manner.
- Grab the attention of the audience by delivering a unique presentation “opener”
such as a joke, interesting examples and anecdotes, etc.
The Presentation Design
Your design, and method will help you deliver an excellent presentation with great confidence.
Have a look at these step by step presentation suggestions:
Make a Creative Opening to your Presentation
You can always make your presentation opening unique and memorable. A good example sits with the presenter who was addressing the CEO of major airlines in the US. He was called upon by the organizer to take the floor. He did not. For 10 minutes or so all these CEOs and executives awaited his appearance. When they started to leave their seats, he suddenly shows up and made his opening speech: “Ladies and Gentlemen, sorry for being late – but this is how your airline passengers feel when your planes are late in departure”.
Begin with making sure that your audience is ready to receive the message. This is a milestone in your presentation design.
Then communicate the message. Make sure that the audience listens, receives and understand the message.
- Analogies related to the subject.
- A strong quote.
- Get the audience to do something – interactivity.
- Ask a Question – interactivity again.
- Use an imaginary situation.
- Use humor.
- Use a controversial opening and quickly qualify it.
Introductory Opening Remarks about the Subject
Your introductory opening is very important in the presentation design phase. Here are few advices from some experts we talked with:
- Welcome the people attending and introduce them if it’s a meeting.
- Indicate the time schedule and planned breaks.
- Go through any health and safety routines, such as fire alarm procedures.
- Check that everyone can see the visual aids.
- Acknowledge the start of presentation.
- Mention your name and preferred name.
Presentation skills are all about entertaining your audience and avoid boring them.
Its all about conveying your key message. You need to grab the attention of your audience
Written by Mr. Daniyal Hussain for TonySurridge.co.uk
Are you a ‘Clairvoyant’ or ‘Tautologist’?
Over the years I have listened to many grumbles about ACCA exam syllabuses and ACCA exam pass rates but few about how students prepare themselves for the exam. I have been teaching for some time now and I have a few grumbles which I wish to share with you so that you may reflect on your own style of learning. Dare I hope that my observations may help a few students to study more effectively and pass their exams?
The average student is a ‘coat of many colours’. So which type of student are YOU?
Could this be you ….?
The Clairvoyant is extraordinarily proficient at visualising the syllabus without becoming involved in the unwelcome menial and mental work of actual study. Often spotted at the back of class staring out of windows, this student has a deep if obscure devotion to "the easy life". In the exam the 'Clairvoyant' turns into the Tautologist who unable to reason or explain rational facts and figures, simply reiterates each question without embellishment - rather a waste of time because the examiner also has the exam paper!
So there it is. Here is one student caricature ( and others just as valid will be posted soon) which is somewhat common and dare I say may even be a version of your own behaviour. Quid rides? Mutato nomine de te fabula narratur. (Why do you laugh? With change of name the story is about you).
Prevent yourself from becoming simply a Clairvoyant or Tautologist by taking advantage of the tony.surridge.co.uk e-books. The series of Tony Surridge +AddVance E-books are specially designed for the ACCA exam syllabuses (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants). Our high quality ACCA study guide is structured around the core study text, with additional mnemonics and charts, supported by activities, as well as exam-status questions and answers for you to practice. Our comprehensive +AddVance electronic study tools provides an essential route-map through the ACCA syllabus and provides an expert interpretation of the subject and the ACCA exam requirements.
Download our free ACCA samples now (using the above link), to see just how helpful these study tools will be for your ACCA studies.
The average student is a ‘coat of many colours’. So which type of student are YOU?
Could this be you ….?
The Clairvoyant is extraordinarily proficient at visualising the syllabus without becoming involved in the unwelcome menial and mental work of actual study. Often spotted at the back of class staring out of windows, this student has a deep if obscure devotion to "the easy life". In the exam the 'Clairvoyant' turns into the Tautologist who unable to reason or explain rational facts and figures, simply reiterates each question without embellishment - rather a waste of time because the examiner also has the exam paper!
So there it is. Here is one student caricature ( and others just as valid will be posted soon) which is somewhat common and dare I say may even be a version of your own behaviour. Quid rides? Mutato nomine de te fabula narratur. (Why do you laugh? With change of name the story is about you).
Prevent yourself from becoming simply a Clairvoyant or Tautologist by taking advantage of the tony.surridge.co.uk e-books. The series of Tony Surridge +AddVance E-books are specially designed for the ACCA exam syllabuses (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants). Our high quality ACCA study guide is structured around the core study text, with additional mnemonics and charts, supported by activities, as well as exam-status questions and answers for you to practice. Our comprehensive +AddVance electronic study tools provides an essential route-map through the ACCA syllabus and provides an expert interpretation of the subject and the ACCA exam requirements.
Download our free ACCA samples now (using the above link), to see just how helpful these study tools will be for your ACCA studies.
Friday, 5 August 2011
A Soft Skill You Must Have (Part 1 of 2)
When you are making plans for the future of your ACCA career, don’t forget soft skills, because if you want to rise to the top of the finance profession, they are just as important as financial expertise.
One of those soft skills includes presenting an idea. Presentation and speech shares a very fine line but it’s very important to understand the difference between the two.
A presentation is a communication form. It’s a unique form of oral communication and has certain characteristics.
The presentation media could vary from written scripted pages to a Microsoft Powerpoint slides. Visual aids are used more often in presentations compared to speeches.
The presentation usually has a limited time frame and in some situations the media or visual aids are mandated on the presenter by the organizer.
On the other hand, in delivering the speech, the speaker uses a platform behind a microphone. Audiences are in hundreds or thousands. The speech is usually scripted. This is all different from a presentation where audience is limited in number sitting in a room.
Presentation Techniques
Presentation techniques depend heavily on preparation and knowledge of your presentation matter. They are pre-requisite for a successful presentation.
Presentation skills are all about entertaining your audience and avoid boring them. Its all about conveying your key message.
You need to grab the attention of your audience in the first 3-5 minutes. Otherwise they will start to stare and notice everything in the room… except you. Most likely, they will start thinking about their own love lives, problems, next thing to do when they leave…anything but what you are talking about.
Mr Lin Luu, an ACCA teacher in China, said that your audience, no matter how small or large in numbers, wants to associate themselves with someone who could entertain them. Who have a sense of humour? Crunching numbers and statistics alone won’t let you win through them.
Continued
Written by Mr. Daniyal Hussain for TonySurridge.co.uk
One of those soft skills includes presenting an idea. Presentation and speech shares a very fine line but it’s very important to understand the difference between the two.
A presentation is a communication form. It’s a unique form of oral communication and has certain characteristics.
The presentation media could vary from written scripted pages to a Microsoft Powerpoint slides. Visual aids are used more often in presentations compared to speeches.
The presentation usually has a limited time frame and in some situations the media or visual aids are mandated on the presenter by the organizer.
On the other hand, in delivering the speech, the speaker uses a platform behind a microphone. Audiences are in hundreds or thousands. The speech is usually scripted. This is all different from a presentation where audience is limited in number sitting in a room.
Presentation Techniques
Presentation techniques depend heavily on preparation and knowledge of your presentation matter. They are pre-requisite for a successful presentation.
Presentation skills are all about entertaining your audience and avoid boring them. Its all about conveying your key message.
You need to grab the attention of your audience in the first 3-5 minutes. Otherwise they will start to stare and notice everything in the room… except you. Most likely, they will start thinking about their own love lives, problems, next thing to do when they leave…anything but what you are talking about.
Mr Lin Luu, an ACCA teacher in China, said that your audience, no matter how small or large in numbers, wants to associate themselves with someone who could entertain them. Who have a sense of humour? Crunching numbers and statistics alone won’t let you win through them.
Continued
Written by Mr. Daniyal Hussain for TonySurridge.co.uk
Are you a ‘Rambler ‘ or ‘Waffler’
Over the years I have listened to many grumbles about ACCA exam syllabuses and ACCA exam pass rates but few about how students prepare themselves for the exam. I have been teaching for some time now and I have a few grumbles which I wish to share with you so that you may reflect on your own style of learning. Dare I hope that my observations may help a few students to study more effectively and pass their exams?
The average ACCA student is a ‘coat of many colours’. So which type of student are YOU?
Could this be you …?
The 'Rambler' is a studious devotee - paragon of good intention and gusto - but who meanders through the syllabus in an unstructured and cluttered way - oblivious to study plans, learning targets and progress milestones. In the exam the 'Rambler' often transforms into the 'Waffler' who knows most of the material but stumbles through answers in an imprecise manner.
So there it is. Here is one student caricature ( and others just as valid will be posted soon) which is somewhat common and dare I say may even be a version of your own behaviour. Quid rides? Mutato nomine de te fabula narratur. (Why do you laugh? With change of name the story is about you).
Prevent yourself from becoming simply a Rambler by taking advantage of the tony.surridge.co.uk e-books. The series of Tony Surridge +AddVance E-books are specially designed for the ACCA exam syllabuses (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants). Our high quality ACCA study guide is structured around the core study text, with additional mnemonics and charts, supported by activities, as well as exam-status questions and answers for you to practice. Our comprehensive +AddVance electronic study tools provides an essential route-map through the ACCA syllabus and provides an expert interpretation of the subject and the ACCA exam requirements.
Download our free ACCA samples now (using the above link), to see just how helpful these study tools will be for your ACCA studies.
The average ACCA student is a ‘coat of many colours’. So which type of student are YOU?
Could this be you …?
The 'Rambler' is a studious devotee - paragon of good intention and gusto - but who meanders through the syllabus in an unstructured and cluttered way - oblivious to study plans, learning targets and progress milestones. In the exam the 'Rambler' often transforms into the 'Waffler' who knows most of the material but stumbles through answers in an imprecise manner.
So there it is. Here is one student caricature ( and others just as valid will be posted soon) which is somewhat common and dare I say may even be a version of your own behaviour. Quid rides? Mutato nomine de te fabula narratur. (Why do you laugh? With change of name the story is about you).
Prevent yourself from becoming simply a Rambler by taking advantage of the tony.surridge.co.uk e-books. The series of Tony Surridge +AddVance E-books are specially designed for the ACCA exam syllabuses (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants). Our high quality ACCA study guide is structured around the core study text, with additional mnemonics and charts, supported by activities, as well as exam-status questions and answers for you to practice. Our comprehensive +AddVance electronic study tools provides an essential route-map through the ACCA syllabus and provides an expert interpretation of the subject and the ACCA exam requirements.
Download our free ACCA samples now (using the above link), to see just how helpful these study tools will be for your ACCA studies.
Thursday, 4 August 2011
Are you a ‘Hedger’or ‘Mark-Ignorer’?
Over the years I have listened to many grumbles about exam syllabuses and exam pass rates but few about how students prepare themselves for the exam. I have been teaching for some time now and I have a few grumbles which I wish to share with you so that you may reflect on your own style of learning. Dare I hope that my observations may help a few students to study more effectively and pass their exams?
The average student is a ‘coat of many colours’. So which type of student are YOU?
Could this be you ….?
The Hedger is the student who attempts to dodge a lot of the syllabus by 'question spotting'. Favourite questions by this student are 'Do I have to learn this topic?' 'Is this area likely to come up in the exam?' The 'Hedger' shows up in the exam as the Mark-Ignorer - the candidate who writes pages and pages about the 'lucky' question and pretends to run out of time on others, writing notes to the examiner such as "Wish I had the time - there is a lot to write'. This type of candidate seldom gets good marks and is more often among the failures.
So there it is. Here is one student caricature ( and others just as valid will be posted soon) which is somewhat common and dare I say may even be a version of your own behaviour. Quid rides? Mutato nomine de te fabula narratur. (Why do you laugh? With change of name the story is about you).
Prevent yourself from becoming simply a ‘Hedger’ of ‘Mark-Ignorer’ by taking advantage of the tony.surridge.co.uk e-books. The series of Tony Surridge +AddVance E-books are specially designed for the ACCA exam syllabuses (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants). Our high quality ACCA study guide is structured around the core study text, with additional mnemonics and charts, supported by activities, as well as exam-status questions and answers for you to practice. Our comprehensive +AddVance electronic study tools provides an essential route-map through the ACCA syllabus and provides an expert interpretation of the subject and the ACCA exam requirements.
Download our free ACCA samples now (using the above link), to see just how helpful these study tools will be for your ACCA studies.
The average student is a ‘coat of many colours’. So which type of student are YOU?
Could this be you ….?
The Hedger is the student who attempts to dodge a lot of the syllabus by 'question spotting'. Favourite questions by this student are 'Do I have to learn this topic?' 'Is this area likely to come up in the exam?' The 'Hedger' shows up in the exam as the Mark-Ignorer - the candidate who writes pages and pages about the 'lucky' question and pretends to run out of time on others, writing notes to the examiner such as "Wish I had the time - there is a lot to write'. This type of candidate seldom gets good marks and is more often among the failures.
So there it is. Here is one student caricature ( and others just as valid will be posted soon) which is somewhat common and dare I say may even be a version of your own behaviour. Quid rides? Mutato nomine de te fabula narratur. (Why do you laugh? With change of name the story is about you).
Prevent yourself from becoming simply a ‘Hedger’ of ‘Mark-Ignorer’ by taking advantage of the tony.surridge.co.uk e-books. The series of Tony Surridge +AddVance E-books are specially designed for the ACCA exam syllabuses (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants). Our high quality ACCA study guide is structured around the core study text, with additional mnemonics and charts, supported by activities, as well as exam-status questions and answers for you to practice. Our comprehensive +AddVance electronic study tools provides an essential route-map through the ACCA syllabus and provides an expert interpretation of the subject and the ACCA exam requirements.
Download our free ACCA samples now (using the above link), to see just how helpful these study tools will be for your ACCA studies.
Some Useful Tactics for ACCA Exams - By Anum Fazli
An ACCA qualification is highly considered, given the professional nature of the course, and where passing the ACCA exams is a hard earned process for every student. However, when the exam results come out, it saddens a large proportion of students who worked very hard but still only got 47%-48% marks.
The question often asked is where did we go wrong? Unfortunately that is a question we genuinely can’t answer generically – after all, there are numerous reasons why a pass is a pass, and why a fail becomes a fail.
However, here are some of the useful study tactics which I am sure will definitely help you out in passing your ACCA exams.
1. Question spotting: This is a dangerous approach and often puts students in great trouble. Trying to guess what will come in the exam, and focusing your efforts solely in those areas? If you had that much insight into potential future outcomes, you’d be better placing your hand at stock trading! The examiner knows it better. It has been observed that those topics which have come in the previous ACCA exams may not be considered as important for the current exam, but this is by no means a guarantee. Only in-depth learning will save the student in the exams.
2. Practice questions: Solving past exam questions (revision kits), will give students a confidence and a clear idea about the exam style. You can practice how long you have to sit and write for, practice to identify what answer the examiner is truly asking for, practice the feel for the exam in general.
3. Rote learning: This approach will never assist you in passing your ACCA exam. Examiners have vast choice to test student in a way he or she wants. For this, rather to focus on rote learning thorough understanding of the topic and dealing the scenario questions smartly is very important. This can be only achieved if you have a good reading habit and you should know to present your answer in a professional way.
4. Level of the verbs used: It is very important to make yourself fully comfortable with the level of the verbs used in exams. Failing to do this will put you in difficulty and lead you getting no marks. Questions practice will assist you in dealing with this easily.
5. Time management: This is the most important factor. Normally on the exam day lots of students face this problem, as so many students are unable to handle pressure. To overcome this, divide your time carefully for each question and try to ensure you are able to finish your answer within that time. Reach your ACCA exam center at least one hour before the start, so that you can settle down, and ease any nervous tensions. If you stuck in any of the questions during your paper try to skip it and return to it later. Try not to leave any questions blank in your exam, preferably try answering them all, even if it shows minor working or an understanding of what is required from the question.
These are just some minor and basic pointers, but often can be forgotten in the heat of exam preparation. Along with these tactics, a positive attitude, hard work and determination will definitely help you in passing your ACCA exams. Good luck to you all.
Remember, the series of Tony Surridge +AddVance E-books are specially designed for the ACCA exam syllabuses (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants). Our high quality ACCA study guide is structured around the core study text, with additional mnemonics and charts, supported by activities, as well as exam-status questions and answers for you to practice. Our comprehensive +AddVance electronic study tools provides an essential route-map through the ACCA syllabus and provides an expert interpretation of the subject and the ACCA exam requirements.
Download our free ACCA samples now (above), to see just how helpful these study tools will be for your ACCA studies.
The question often asked is where did we go wrong? Unfortunately that is a question we genuinely can’t answer generically – after all, there are numerous reasons why a pass is a pass, and why a fail becomes a fail.
However, here are some of the useful study tactics which I am sure will definitely help you out in passing your ACCA exams.
1. Question spotting: This is a dangerous approach and often puts students in great trouble. Trying to guess what will come in the exam, and focusing your efforts solely in those areas? If you had that much insight into potential future outcomes, you’d be better placing your hand at stock trading! The examiner knows it better. It has been observed that those topics which have come in the previous ACCA exams may not be considered as important for the current exam, but this is by no means a guarantee. Only in-depth learning will save the student in the exams.
2. Practice questions: Solving past exam questions (revision kits), will give students a confidence and a clear idea about the exam style. You can practice how long you have to sit and write for, practice to identify what answer the examiner is truly asking for, practice the feel for the exam in general.
3. Rote learning: This approach will never assist you in passing your ACCA exam. Examiners have vast choice to test student in a way he or she wants. For this, rather to focus on rote learning thorough understanding of the topic and dealing the scenario questions smartly is very important. This can be only achieved if you have a good reading habit and you should know to present your answer in a professional way.
4. Level of the verbs used: It is very important to make yourself fully comfortable with the level of the verbs used in exams. Failing to do this will put you in difficulty and lead you getting no marks. Questions practice will assist you in dealing with this easily.
5. Time management: This is the most important factor. Normally on the exam day lots of students face this problem, as so many students are unable to handle pressure. To overcome this, divide your time carefully for each question and try to ensure you are able to finish your answer within that time. Reach your ACCA exam center at least one hour before the start, so that you can settle down, and ease any nervous tensions. If you stuck in any of the questions during your paper try to skip it and return to it later. Try not to leave any questions blank in your exam, preferably try answering them all, even if it shows minor working or an understanding of what is required from the question.
These are just some minor and basic pointers, but often can be forgotten in the heat of exam preparation. Along with these tactics, a positive attitude, hard work and determination will definitely help you in passing your ACCA exams. Good luck to you all.
Remember, the series of Tony Surridge +AddVance E-books are specially designed for the ACCA exam syllabuses (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants). Our high quality ACCA study guide is structured around the core study text, with additional mnemonics and charts, supported by activities, as well as exam-status questions and answers for you to practice. Our comprehensive +AddVance electronic study tools provides an essential route-map through the ACCA syllabus and provides an expert interpretation of the subject and the ACCA exam requirements.
Download our free ACCA samples now (above), to see just how helpful these study tools will be for your ACCA studies.
Updated ACCA study materials provided by TonySurridge.co.uk
ACCA accountancy publishers, TonySurridge.co.uk have just announced the release of their updated study publications. For most of their ACCA subjects the E-book titles made available on their website have been updated for 2011 and beyond. This includes changes to the text in keeping with today’s date and current affairs, corrections of any mistakes, and naturally any changes to their respective ACCA exam syllabuses.
The free sample chapters, allowing ACCA students to preview the study material before purchase, have also been revised in keeping with the new updates.
The E-books that underwent updating were ACCA Papers F5, F8, F9, and P3. ACCA Papers F1, F2, F3 are currently valid until 30th November 2011, but the authors at TonySurridge.co.uk are in the process of revising these as well, in light of the new ACCA exam changes due to take place starting 1st December 2011.
Providing affordable high quality ACCA study materials in the form of online downloadable E-books, TonySurridge.co.uk is a publishing company pushing the boundaries of ACCA education in today’s society. A spokesperson at TonySurridge.co.uk commentated on the way ACCA is learnt globally.
“Given today’s technological advancements, many ACCA students are now revising from notes and tips held on their computers or other electronic devices. Whilst the classroom teaching environment, with face-to-face lecturers and a whiteboard, will always be the conventional and perhaps most effective method, substantial consideration should be presented to the next generation of online students and that dynamic method of learning.
At TonySurridge.co.uk we provide that service to ACCA students globally, allowing them to purchase one of our ACCA study titles, then download and start learning within minutes. It’s that simple and easy.”
For more information on the ACCA study services provided by TonySurridge.co.uk, head to their website now, using the above link.
The free sample chapters, allowing ACCA students to preview the study material before purchase, have also been revised in keeping with the new updates.
The E-books that underwent updating were ACCA Papers F5, F8, F9, and P3. ACCA Papers F1, F2, F3 are currently valid until 30th November 2011, but the authors at TonySurridge.co.uk are in the process of revising these as well, in light of the new ACCA exam changes due to take place starting 1st December 2011.
Providing affordable high quality ACCA study materials in the form of online downloadable E-books, TonySurridge.co.uk is a publishing company pushing the boundaries of ACCA education in today’s society. A spokesperson at TonySurridge.co.uk commentated on the way ACCA is learnt globally.
“Given today’s technological advancements, many ACCA students are now revising from notes and tips held on their computers or other electronic devices. Whilst the classroom teaching environment, with face-to-face lecturers and a whiteboard, will always be the conventional and perhaps most effective method, substantial consideration should be presented to the next generation of online students and that dynamic method of learning.
At TonySurridge.co.uk we provide that service to ACCA students globally, allowing them to purchase one of our ACCA study titles, then download and start learning within minutes. It’s that simple and easy.”
For more information on the ACCA study services provided by TonySurridge.co.uk, head to their website now, using the above link.
ACCA Paper P3 - Mnemonics and Charts
At last we are able to publish our ACCA Paper P3 e-book 'Mnemonics and Charts'. It is specially written for the ACCA Paper P3 syllabus,and is a unique and fast-paced E-book study publication which will greatly enhance the student's ability to recall facts, close out knowledge gaps, build confidence and electronically locate information pertinent to this demanding P3 Business Analysis paper. The Tony Surridge +AddVance ‘Mnemonics and Charts’ E-book reminds students of important facts they need to know about the ACCA Paper P3 syllabus – fast!
This powerful electronic P3 ACCA study tool consists of introductory pages of ‘Getting to know us’ telling you about … the design and layout of your +AddVance E-book … the P3 syllabus … our comprehensive and friendly electronic hyperlinking structure as well as our unique on-screen colour coded system.
In the main, the E-book contains an indispensable set of memory aids covering the ACCA Paper P3: Business Analysis syllabus and consists of:
283 Mnemonics
191 Charts and Diagrams
6 Revision modules for areas from Paper F5 and Paper F9
769 Pages
Click on "download a FREE Sample Chapter" (using the above link)to see just how extensive our ACCA P3 Revision Mnemonics and charts publication is, and how it can help you better prepare for your ACCA exams.
This powerful electronic P3 ACCA study tool consists of introductory pages of ‘Getting to know us’ telling you about … the design and layout of your +AddVance E-book … the P3 syllabus … our comprehensive and friendly electronic hyperlinking structure as well as our unique on-screen colour coded system.
In the main, the E-book contains an indispensable set of memory aids covering the ACCA Paper P3: Business Analysis syllabus and consists of:
283 Mnemonics
191 Charts and Diagrams
6 Revision modules for areas from Paper F5 and Paper F9
769 Pages
Click on "download a FREE Sample Chapter" (using the above link)to see just how extensive our ACCA P3 Revision Mnemonics and charts publication is, and how it can help you better prepare for your ACCA exams.
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