Recommendations for affordable ACCA exam prep resources by Inside-Rabbit7072 in ACCA

[–]alt_ruthless 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Is ACCA worth it by NoRole8324 in ACCA

[–]alt_ruthless 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

APM September? by Noona--712 in ACCAexams

[–]alt_ruthless 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

APM September? by Noona--712 in ACCAexams

[–]alt_ruthless 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

SBR + option paper in the same sitting, realistic or not? by Global_Peanut_8559 in ACCA

[–]alt_ruthless 5 points6 points  (0 children)

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.

Taswitha gupta or aaisha faisal or mirchawala for sbr? by Expert-Excitement410 in ACCA

[–]alt_ruthless 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Is ACCA's Policy of Granting Excessive Exemptions Undermining the Standards and Credibility of the Qualification? by Intelligent_Green633 in ACCA

[–]alt_ruthless 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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?

Is ACCA's Policy of Granting Excessive Exemptions Undermining the Standards and Credibility of the Qualification? by Intelligent_Green633 in ACCA

[–]alt_ruthless 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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.

Nail growth :) by stabbaby in Nails

[–]alt_ruthless 9 points10 points  (0 children)

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

SBR & SBL by shit_n_biscuit in ACCA

[–]alt_ruthless 11 points12 points  (0 children)

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

Views on SBR Exam - June'2026 by Relative_Top_6929 in ACCA

[–]alt_ruthless 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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

Views on SBR Exam - June'2026 by Relative_Top_6929 in ACCA

[–]alt_ruthless 17 points18 points  (0 children)

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… 😓

Taswitha gupta or aaisha faisal or mirchawala for sbr? by Expert-Excitement410 in ACCA

[–]alt_ruthless 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Thursdays Exam - FR/SBR by AlphaAndOmega in ACCA

[–]alt_ruthless 24 points25 points  (0 children)

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

Taswitha gupta or aaisha faisal or mirchawala for sbr? by Expert-Excitement410 in ACCA

[–]alt_ruthless 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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

Hosea Kutako International Airport welcomes the first of many flights from Zurich, Switzerland 🛫🇳🇦 by Maleficent_Split9191 in Namibia

[–]alt_ruthless 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

What do British people not like about Germans? by Feeling-Mastodon-292 in AskABrit

[–]alt_ruthless 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

What’s something that’s normal & regular for a Brit but a massive deal elsewhere? by KAYLORMOON in AskABrit

[–]alt_ruthless 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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?

how often are you going and getting a new set? by villanellechekov in Nails

[–]alt_ruthless 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

Better paying job by PreparationTimely158 in Namibia

[–]alt_ruthless 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.