Scott Wilson, Author at Cenit College

Sep

Grant Thornton’s 5k run: How exercising your body can discipline your mind

07/09/2017ByScott WilsonNews, Productivity

Yesterday we took part in the Grant Thornton’s Corporate 5k Team Challenge in Dublin in aid of Make a Wish Ireland. We would like to take this opportunity to highlight why physical activity is important. Especially when you are studying and preparing for exams. Benefits for body and mind- get disciplined and consistent We all...

All you need to know about starting ACCA

Sep

Beginners guide to ACCA

26/09/2017ByScott WilsonACCA, Accounting

There are a lot of things to consider when you are first starting your research about what accounting course to choose. If you are looking to start at the entry level with no previous knowledge required, the ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business is perfect for you. Here is what you need to do...

Jun

Studying Towards CPA Information Systems

21/06/2018ByScott WilsonACCA, Accounting, CPA

If you are studying towards CPA Information Systems, read on! I just wanted to talk to you about how to approach CPA IS. There is a lot of technical detail in this module, but this should be looked at from a business context, not a technical one. The key thing to remember is that for...

displaying symptoms of being an accountant

Sep

Symptoms of Being an Accountant – Are you one of us?

19/09/2017ByScott WilsonACCA, Accounting, CPA

Are you presenting any of those symptoms? If so, don’t worry nothing is wrong with you. You are simply displaying signs of being an accountant! Displaying clear symptoms of being born to be an accountant: – Do you secretly smile on the inside when you get a bank reconciliation to balance?? – Do you “fist...

Sep

Studying ACCA? Don’t wait, find out what jobs you can apply for!

05/09/2017ByScott WilsonACCA, Accounting

If it comes to job prospects accountancy is a profession very much in demand. Regardless of the economic climate, an accounting qualification will offer you the prospect of a stable and secure position. ACCA is a fantastic qualification providing students from any background with options to progress and enhance their careers. Diploma in Accounting and...

Aug

Do you speak Audit?- How to pass ACCA P7 exam

29/08/2017ByScott WilsonACCA, Accounting

Based on feedback from students, one of the most difficult aspects of the ACCA P7 exam is developing an answer that will score well. Knowledge of auditing standards and accounting standards alone does not guarantee a student a good grade. In addition to this knowledge, a P7 candidate is expected to be able to succinctly...

Aug

4 Tips on how to pass CPA Ireland open book exam

22/08/2017ByScott WilsonAccounting, CPA

Open Book exams are something every CPA student entering P2 stage have to learn how to tackle. Our lecturer Colm Foley is no stranger to open book exams as he himself had to sit 4 of them in his student years. Needless to say, he passed them all first time and is now teaching others...

Best Accounting and Finance course online

Jun

Thinking of Online Accounting Courses?

14/06/2018ByScott WilsonACCA, Accounting, CPA

Continuous Professional Development or changing career doesn’t have to drain you off all energy. If you are working and have family commitments the thought of returning to education can give you shivers. There’s plenty of options out there to study part-time accounting courses online, and you don’t have to travel to a classroom anymore to...

Sep

The Best Accounting and Finance Courses Online

12/09/2017ByScott WilsonACCA, Accounting, CPA

Can you remember what student life was like? Waking up at dawn, yawning through your first few classes, returning home exhausted. Entire evenings spent revising for exams and going to bed late. Then, the ridiculous amount of stress over deadlines, always wishing you were more organised. Studying Accounting and Finance requires time, time you don’t want...

Aug

4 Tips on how to aim for top marks in CPA P1 Managerial Finance exam

15/08/2017ByScott WilsonAccounting, CPA

We have analysed the most recent Educator’s Briefing on CPA P1 Managerial Finance to help do your absolute best in your forthcoming exam. Read through these 4 pointers to know how to apply and present your knowledge in the exam. These tips can also be applied to all other exams so read on carefully! Four...

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