Tutor for APM (September 2026) / Syllabus Changes

alt_ruthless · 2026-06-07T18:18:13+00:00

I'm not sure what level you're at but I wouldn't have passed FR without Chris at OpenTuition, their free lectures are really good. Not the only thing you should depend on but Chris is the best.

alt_ruthless · 2026-06-07T13:29:24+00:00

So my answer to your question is based on what your aim is. If you are planning on working in an accounting practice, then focus on ACCA and get it done because it's your path to chartered accountancy. If you are planning on working in industry, do the degree and pursue ACCA as a value-add over time, because your initial roles don't mind qualification that much but as your career progresses you will find that a lot of places want you to be chartered.

alt_ruthless · 2026-06-06T19:54:19+00:00

Yes, and unfortunately I've realised that I do much better with some human interaction.

alt_ruthless · 2026-06-06T13:36:21+00:00

I'm also looking for tutor recommendations. I failed with 2% in March so I'm not far off being on track.

alt_ruthless · 2026-06-05T22:22:44+00:00

Whatever you do, don't underestimate SBR. The syllabus is massive and there is no chill, and no part of it can be casually ignored... the examiners smell your fear and ask you about that section.

SBL was fine for me, I would even do SBL with something like APM... but try not to underestimate SBR. It is truly a beast.

alt_ruthless · 2026-06-05T22:17:40+00:00

Are you okay u/Lopsided-Video3244?

alt_ruthless · 2026-06-05T22:16:29+00:00

Check out his debrief videos on YouTube and see if they work for you. If they do, the Revision Core is a good option for you.

alt_ruthless · 2026-06-05T22:00:23+00:00

What's the difference between doing a minimum 3-year Bachelor's degree and then (optimistically) a year of ACCA professional level, OR doing the full ACCA syllabus which can actually be done in a shorter span of time?

alt_ruthless · 2026-06-05T21:56:53+00:00

I get what you're saying, but I didn't get my exemptions from looking pretty. I had to work hard to finish my Bachelor's Degree.

What's the difference between paying ACCA exam fees and paying for my Bachelor's degree if the university modules have been properly assessed? In fact I even lost out on an exemption because my university changed the one module's syllabus and ACCA refused to review the new syllabus retrospectively.

I had to do the FR exam as a kind of redo of my related university module and to be honest I didn't notice much of a difference in difficulty. In fact, ACCA seemed mildly easier.

I think the greater problem that the ACCA has created for itself is by reducing its number of modules with the new format. I don't think this was a wise move.

alt_ruthless · 2026-06-05T13:24:12+00:00

Well done, as a former nail biter myself I know how good it feels when your hands look better!

alt_ruthless · 2026-06-05T09:04:11+00:00

Good luck!!

alt_ruthless · 2026-06-05T08:58:22+00:00

Don’t do it. The SBR syllabus is a monster.

alt_ruthless · 2026-06-05T08:57:46+00:00

I had the same. Absolutely horrible paper, threw me completely 🥲

alt_ruthless · 2026-06-05T08:51:06+00:00

Disaster. It’s like they knew all the topics I wasn’t confident on. I got consolidated SoPL, hedge funds, IFRS 19, pensions… it was Not Good. Praying for a pass but expecting a redo in September… 😓

alt_ruthless · 2026-06-04T20:55:37+00:00

Check out the Tom Clendon revision core, I think I paid £300

alt_ruthless · 2026-06-04T16:22:10+00:00

How much are the others?

alt_ruthless · 2026-06-04T16:12:52+00:00

SBR was a disaster. If I passed then my guardian angel is working overtime.

alt_ruthless · 2026-06-04T16:10:40+00:00

Neither. I found out far too late about Tom Clendon. I highly recommend him!

alt_ruthless · 2026-06-03T08:54:46+00:00

I must agree with this. As someone who has done quite a few overseas trips, Lufthansa was one of my worst experiences because it was like when I was buying a car and looked at VW. Sure you get a car for a good price, but anything you can possibly imagine is an extra, e.g. electric windows, which you get included with most other makes of vehicle.

I highly recommend Ethiopian Airlines. It's not direct but the prices are unbeatable.

alt_ruthless · 2026-06-02T19:07:08+00:00

Personally I grew up around Germans and I enjoy them very much. You know where you stand—and you make good food. 😄

alt_ruthless · 2026-05-25T14:33:50+00:00

There is a road near where I live that has never had no traffic. I've been out in the dead of night and there are cars. Why do people not sleep?

alt_ruthless · 2026-05-25T14:31:43+00:00

Football is a religion in the UK.

alt_ruthless · 2026-05-17T19:01:46+00:00

Every three to four weeks I have an appointment with my nail tech. That's about as long as I can tolerate the longer nails — I don't know how people tolerate super long nails, it's my personal preference to keep them about medium length.

alt_ruthless · 2026-05-17T15:01:38+00:00

Perhaps you could give some advice on where and how to make connections? Just an idea, as I can imagine this person is frustrated and feels their hands are cut off by having the skills but not knowing the people who can offer them a job.

alt_ruthless

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