5 Reasons why perfectionists struggle with Accounting studies
Are you a perfectionist? Many Accounting students tell me they’re DEFINITELY not perfectionists, because they don’t get great marks. They don’t get distinctions for all…
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Exam Technique – Study theory through questions
“Focussing on studying theory for exams is like playing cricket to prepare for a soccer match!” This is a statement I make to most of…
Exam Technique – Reading the case study
Reading the case study in an exam can take up valuable time, so it’s crucial that you get the maximum value from this process. Every…
Exam Technique – The importance of peer marking
An important component of your studies, that is often overlooked, is the need to assess your own work and your weaknesses. Although we don’t want…
Monday motivation
Most of us are bombarded with motivational posters, quotes and pictures through various forms of social media, e-mail and well-meaning family and friends. By the…
Quick thoughts before CTA Test 1 tomorrow…
A lot of people will wish you good luck before tomorrow… I don’t want to wish you good luck, I wish you good preparation. I hope…
Can you pass this? Is your fear getting the better of you?
You’re looking at the work you have to cover. It looks vaguely familiar. The words are definitely English. Mostly. At least, people tell you they…
Why do students dislike Auditing?
Every semester I look around the classes I lecture and see the faces of the students sitting in front of me. I see pretty much…
How can you get the most out of your reference books in your open-book exams? (Tagging and highlighting)
Every year, I see CTA students dragging their precious SAICA books around with them. Their car could be stolen, they could lose their wallet… but…
What will the new second Board Exam (APC) look like, and how is it different from the current PPE?
Just as you thought you were coming to grips with your qualification journey and what it requires from you in the future, a change is…