Study tips and Examination

Techniques -CA

- C.A Madhukar N Hiregange

Study Tips1. Deciding on attempting both or one group

Academically good – Both group

Above average – GroupWise (1st Difficult Group)

Decision to avoid loss of confidence

2. Proper analysis of syllabus Before start – Syllabus & New Amendments

Concentrate – Amendments and new topics

Selective Study – Not suggested

Coaching – if required, make sure syllabus is covered

3.Planning Properly Plan – exercise, short gaps, food etc.,

regular revision – 30 min every evening + weekly 3 hrs

Vital aspect – Study place, charts, motivational posters, aim on

walls, etc

4. Time Management Each subject – Analyze, Allocate & Utilize

Analyze time – for each question in exam

Mock Exam, Self Exam

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5. Time allocation for each topic

Allocate time for each subject - theory/practical

At least 10% - Mock exams, on own

6. Where to study

Study place – comfortable, relaxed & help to concentrate

Early Morning – head to library or quiet place

Avoid place – with interruptions/noise

mobile phone – silent mode is good

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7. No pain no gain

Sacrifice distractions – TV, whats' app, facebook etc.,

Disciplined approach of study

Be fresh during the time of exam – each day

8. Come out of fear Reading / Analysing More

Systematic way of preperation

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9. Good conceptual understanding Understand concepts +purpose of introduction

Read provisions, understand & interlink the same + rules + case

laws

10. Open mind while studying the law : Open minded in studying concepts+ analyse

Link it to day-to-day life & audit experience

Study Tips…

11. Free online e-resource of ICAI E modules - comprehensive coverage

For those not attending private coaching – more helpful

Available in CD also

12. Practical problems Practice is must – Practice Manual and RTPs

Actually work out – Not reading

Study Tips…

13. Making notes

Prepare short notes, flow charts

Helps for quick & short revision

14. Understanding student’s common mistakes

BOS – Head Examiner’s comment on question wise comments

To avoid errors

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15. Explaining the topic to others

Powerful method of study – explain to others.

One would know the gap in ones knowledge

Do group studies in constructive way

16. Remembering/ memorizing key words

Examiners look – on key words & phrase

After studies – remember key words

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17. Revision at regular intervals

Whatever read – revise regularly

1st time understand differs reading once again

2nd & 3rd reading – understands law better

18. Taking care of health

During Exams – proper food, good sleep

Regular excercise – good

Meditation - better

Study Tips…

Examination Techniques1. Analyzing question paper

Analyze the structure of the paper

Previous year question papers + suggested answers

Allocate importance - Theoretical & Practical question

2. Exam practice – mock test Mock test – 15 days/month for each subject

Brings confidence

Helps in time management

Examination Techniques…

3. Good presentation & working notes

Practical Questions : Facts Provisions & Conclusion

Presentation : RTPs and Practice Manuals

Precise points + Underline if time permits

Answer with flow charts, table and diagrams

Examination Techniques…4. On receiving question paper

Mark questions easy to answer

Easy questions first + better presentation

Prioritizing

5. Time Management in exam duration Allocate time for each question

4 average answers are better than 2 full answers

madhukar@hiregange.com