ACCA: Technical articles

Learning how to respond to criticism can help you turn a negative situation into a positive one.

In this episode we consult industry professionals to find out why developing leadership skills as early as possible in your career is so important, whatever your future aspirations.

How much time is really needed to learn a few facts or memorise key data? This podcast looks at ways to make use of short study periods.

To what extent do you perform at your best under pressure? This podcast explores psychological techniques that can help manage anxiety and boost test results.

For students who are keen to get more out of their revision time, the concept of multiplying their reading speeds is highly attractive. This podcast takes a look at some of the contemporary approaches to speed reading.

Preparing to take your next exams? We provide some essential guidance to help you plan for success.

This podcast is relevant to F4 (LSO). The Companies Act (CA) 2011 defines a ‘promoter’ to mean any person who applies for incorporation of a company. This podcast considers the definition of a promoter, preliminary contracts made by promoters and the duties and liabilities of a promoter.

This podcast is relevant to candidates preparing for P6 (MYS) and the laws referred to are those in force at 31 March 2016. It discusses only the provisions in the Income Tax Act 1967 (the Act). While listening to this podcast, candidates are encouraged to make concurrent references to the relevant provisions of the Act, as amended.

In recent years, the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) has considered the issue of auditing disclosures in financial statements, prompted by a number of factors including developments in IFRS requirements and the increased level of complexity and subjectivity involved in the preparation of information to be disclosed in financial statements. This podcasts examines this issue, and reminds candidates to review the examinable documents list for guidance.

The aim of F9, Financial Management, is to develop the knowledge and skills expected of a finance manager – in relation to investment, financing, and dividend decisions. This podcast explains the approach to examining F9 and clarifies any uncertainty regarding the content of the syllabus.