Were you one of the 135,259 students worldwide who attempted exams last June?
If you were, we hope that you nailed it! Especially, to those who sat their last ACCA exams. There was around 5,853 students who are now ready to transition to full ACCA membership. If you are among those who are now done and dusted with the exam part of your professional qualification: congratulations! If all you still need to complete your professional experience, you may find this read helpful: https://studyonline.ie/per/
Analysis
The latest exam results show an improved pass rate amongst candidates. There is a spike in the number of students taking the “Session CBE” i.e. computer based exams for F5-F9. Worth noting is three out of the five prize winners at the Skills level did their exam in the CBE format.
Positive exam outcomes are particularly evident in Knowledge exams- students sitting the F1 exam had a pass rate of 83%. The best pass rate at the skills level was for the F4 exam at 77%. Students had the most difficulty with subjects F5 and F9 with pass rates as low as 43% and 46%. If you were one of those unfortunate ones who did not get their pass mark you may find this blog helpful to rise from the ashes and motivate yourself to get back to study: https://studyonline.ie/f-is-for-phoenix/
And if you didn’t pass this time around don’t worry, you will do better next time. When you’re preparing for your next exam make sure you will implement those 5 golden tips: https://studyonline.ie/5-exam-tips-every-acca-student-must-know/
Compared to the March sitting, stronger rates are evident in the P1 and P3 modules.
ACCA’s executive director Alan Hatfield highlights that positive results are associated with students acquiring the right support from their tuition providers and ACCA’s own resources ahead of the introduction of “Strategic Business Leader” module in September 2017 ( for more info on ACCA changes see:
https://studyonline.ie/did-you-know-about-these-acca-changes/
https://studyonline.ie/acca-changing-ready/
One of the lowest pass rates among the professional level subjects was P4 (34%). If you were one of the 67% of people who are going to have to give this exam another go, this blog will definitely be of help to you: https://studyonline.ie/acca-p4-olympics-accountants/
Have a closer look at all global pass rates at http://www.accaglobal.com/ie/en/student/exam-support-resources/pass-rates-for-acca-qualifications.html
