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Yvonne chats to: Bruce Vivian CA(SA) about Public vs Private Sector Accounting Standards

Accounting, Career development, Interviews with role modelsBy Yvonne Starkey CA(SA)

What’s in this article and videos? Introduction I spoke to Bruce about career opportunities in the Public Sector a while back. I found that quite a few people were interested in exploring the topic of the Public Sector a little more, so I decided to chat to him again. This time, we chatted about the…

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Exam Technique: How to get marks for format questions

Accounting, Exam Technique, Study AdviceBy Yvonne Starkey CA(SA)

Get marks for format questions One of the topics I spend time on with my study coaching students, is how to get marks in exams, with limited knowledge. In this case, I’m referring to your ability to get marks in format questions. Format questions are popular. Financial Statements; Notes to the AFS; Deferred Tax tables;…

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How to study for Accounting exams

Accounting, Auditing, CTA / PGDA, Study Advice, Study Coaching, UNISA CTABy Yvonne Starkey CA(SA)

How should you study for your Accounting exams? I’ve lectured thousands of Accounting students for over a decade, so I’ve seen a LOT of study tips about how to study to pass exams! Here’s some of my study advice: Find out what the exams want you to DO with the content you’re studying Identify and…

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Exam Technique – Writing exams

Accounting, Auditing, CTA / PGDA, Exam Technique, First Year Accounting, Study Advice, Study Coaching, UNISA CTABy Yvonne Starkey CA(SA)

What is exam technique? Your exam is a game, learn to play it Why do I say this? You have very limited time to write your exam You get a question you’e never seen You have to ‘gather’ as many marks as possible in a limited time You have to apply knowledge that you’re probably…

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How do you answer “Discussion Questions”?

Accounting, Auditing, Exam Technique, Study Advice, Study CoachingBy Yvonne Starkey CA(SA)

So many students struggle with answering discussion questions in exams. Let’s see if I can help a little. Whether you’re in undergrad, or CTA… this will help. Why are these questions so important? Forget your studies for a moment… You’re qualified, and you charge your clients R1 000 an hour for your time. They’ve asked…

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How do I pass First Year Accounting?

Accounting, Exam Technique, First Year Accounting, Study AdviceBy Yvonne Starkey CA(SA)

These two modules seem to cause endless grief for a lot of students who need them to finish their degree; those who haven’t studied Accounting in High School or for a while since then and even those who are planning on taking Accounting as a major for their degree. Why should I make an effort?…

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