ACCA Students.

[emokia]

it doesnt matter... sgp variant and uk variant dun differ much

thanks

if thats the case, i think i will do P1 (UK).

P2/6 - SGP variant
P7 --- undecided

 

[nuky8181]

congrats on clearing the above mentioned papers

i have decided on P6 and P7 also.. but P6 is dependent on F6 results haha

hope F6 doesnt make me lose hope for P6

Thanks. Wao. So doing same paper as me for this round if you decided to take up P7. I am P6 with Mr Goh at SAA. Who you going to take P6 with?

 

[Biogentic]

Wao...... ok ok got it. Which lecture did you study P6 with?

yvone goh from kaplan, heard she not teaching anymore.

 

[nuky8181]

yvone goh from kaplan, heard she not teaching anymore.

I have friend taking P6 at kaplan. Good news for you. She is back. The previous lecture has some how left and she has took over.

 

[emokia]

Thanks. Wao. So doing same paper as me for this round if you decided to take up P7. I am P6 with Mr Goh at SAA. Who you going to take P6 with?

i am doing my acca at kaplan.. so different lecturer ba, should be yvonne.

i think i will just make do with 2 P papers next sem, unless i am confident with F6, then i will add in P6

 

[Kenzo88]

I'm letting go Kaplan F5, F6 & F9 text & kit. Interested, pls pm me.

 

[yourbighead]

Hey, can anybody in f5 classes share if there is any changes in the f5 syllabus? Thanks!

 

[AirBach]

Hi to all :

I need some help, hope someone can give me opinions. Thank You.

I am taking P1 this coming June exam session. But i dont know if i should choose UK or SGP variant for the paper. My lecturer teaches us based on UK variant, so i am wondering if taking UK variant would be a better choice? Since my examples/case studies are mostly UK also, i am afraid it wont do me any good if i choose the SGP variant.

*Exempted from F8, but the auditing and assurance syllabus i covered was based on UK syllabus.

Apart from that, is it a must for all papers to be done in SGP variant in order to be recognised by ICPAS?

Hi. I think only the SGP variant is recognised by ICPAS. Heard from a lecturer in SAA teaching P1 is that if you take the INT variant, ICPAS will ask you to retake the SGP variant.

Also the difference between SGP and INT is the Singapore Code of Corporate Governance and the UK Combined Code. For INT, you are required to quote from the Combined Code most of the time while for SGP its the Singapore Code of Corporate Governance

 

[Joseph99]

http://www.icpas.org.sg/registration/registration_start.asp

have to use internet explorer as your browser.

i made enquiry and they say once you completed ACCA examination can go register already.

hi, i just completed my final acca paper . can i apply for provisional member now or do i need to wait for my transcripts ? how long does it take for them to get back on the membership ? As far as i understand, to take the cpa exam, u must be a provisional member 1st .

 

[dark_aLLeY]

Hey, can anybody in f5 classes share if there is any changes in the f5 syllabus? Thanks!

I might be signing up on that. But how do I know of previous changes??

 

[L.bernstein]

p1 and p4

Hi peeps, anyone recorded the lectures for p1 ap chee and p4 chow kim tai? Just signed up for the pro rated classes and to my disappointment found out that there will be no catch up classes conducted... please pm me! I will pay a reasonable price

 

[ebullent]

hi, i just completed my final acca paper . can i apply for provisional member now or do i need to wait for my transcripts ? how long does it take for them to get back on the membership ? As far as i understand, to take the cpa exam, u must be a provisional member 1st .

I believe the website stated quite clearly for the documents needed.

Please prepare the following in scanned format:

Certified by a full member (CPA) of the institute

Certified true copy of Academic Certificate (University Accountancy Degree / Professional Qualification Certificate)

Certified true copy of Academic Transcript(s)

Certified true copy of NRIC (for Singaporeans & PRs) / Passport (for foreigners)

Certified true copy of Deed Poll (if applicable)

As to how long they process, you have to call icpas and ask them, not very sure about it.

 

[hongge]

hi, i just completed my final acca paper . can i apply for provisional member now or do i need to wait for my transcripts ? how long does it take for them to get back on the membership ? As far as i understand, to take the cpa exam, u must be a provisional member 1st .

no need to sign up as provisional member. wait for 3 yrs later, apply for CPA membership directly. However u might wish to continue your ACCA membership after graduation.

 

[nwstbz23]

I believe the website stated quite clearly for the documents needed.

Please prepare the following in scanned format:

Certified by a full member (CPA) of the institute

Certified true copy of Academic Certificate (University Accountancy Degree / Professional Qualification Certificate)

Certified true copy of Academic Transcript(s)

Certified true copy of NRIC (for Singaporeans & PRs) / Passport (for foreigners)

Certified true copy of Deed Poll (if applicable)

ebullent has answered your question on document submission.

Here are 2 weblinks for your reference:
http://www.icpas.org.sg/registration/registration_start.asp (online reigstration)
http://www.icpas.org.sg/mem_reg.asp (membership info)

 

[emokia]

Hi. I think only the SGP variant is recognised by ICPAS. Heard from a lecturer in SAA teaching P1 is that if you take the INT variant, ICPAS will ask you to retake the SGP variant.

Also the difference between SGP and INT is the Singapore Code of Corporate Governance and the UK Combined Code. For INT, you are required to quote from the Combined Code most of the time while for SGP its the Singapore Code of Corporate Governance

Thanks for the information

I will check it out tomorrow at the Orientation event to clear all my doubts, dont wish to take the wrong variant and end up retaking papers just because its not recognised by ICPAS haha

 

[F3Rm1nat0r]

guys afer completing ACCA , can get a 2K job easily?
don't want those jobs that are very stressful(9-6 is ok), not thinking to earn so high, and not ambitious also (asking on behalf of someone else) as she only hoping to work around 3 years

 

[sukkieman]

internal audit is a better choice den....

 

[at3li3r]

Hi guys,

Needed some advise.
Currently taking ACCA, only completed F1-6 and working in Shipping industry for the past 2.5- 3 yrs..

Initially took ACCA because the picture of wking in audit industry seems wonderfull and was inspired by my cousin who worked in PWC... However as i came into this thread and read through other's opinion and experience, it seems working in the big 4 is scary and may not get good money if i cannot stay very long in big 4...

As i may be one who can endure longer working hours but i was tinking whether end of the day, will i be able to make it to like better pay(8-10K) in 10 years' time in accounting/auditing..

Was really struggling whether to give up ACCA and take up a degree in maritime management(3 Year Course) and continue in maritime industry as a long life career which i will not waste my past 2-3 years of working experience or should i continue ACCA?

As from past post, i understand that big 4 only accept complete ACCA and i still have F7-9 and P1-3 and two selective module to go. This would mean it might take another one to two years which i believe it to be two yr(at least) as it seems that P1 paper onwards are extremely tough.

Also ACCA is much more cheaper to take than the maritime degree whcih will cost up to 30-40K with a grant of 5-10K.

Anyone who can has advise??

 

[dark_aLLeY]

Anyone got lastest Kaplan F4 & F6 notes to sell ?? Please PM me.

 

[hongge]

Hi guys,

Needed some advise.
Currently taking ACCA, only completed F1-6 and working in Shipping industry for the past 2.5- 3 yrs..

Initially took ACCA because the picture of wking in audit industry seems wonderfull and was inspired by my cousin who worked in PWC... However as i came into this thread and read through other's opinion and experience, it seems working in the big 4 is scary and may not get good money if i cannot stay very long in big 4...

As i may be one who can endure longer working hours but i was tinking whether end of the day, will i be able to make it to like better pay(8-10K) in 10 years' time in accounting/auditing..

Was really struggling whether to give up ACCA and take up a degree in maritime management(3 Year Course) and continue in maritime industry as a long life career which i will not waste my past 2-3 years of working experience or should i continue ACCA?

As from past post, i understand that big 4 only accept complete ACCA and i still have F7-9 and P1-3 and two selective module to go. This would mean it might take another one to two years which i believe it to be two yr(at least) as it seems that P1 paper onwards are extremely tough.

Also ACCA is much more cheaper to take than the maritime degree whcih will cost up to 30-40K with a grant of 5-10K.

Anyone who can has advise??

after completing your acca, ask for internal transfer to accounting dept. i frequently heard ppl talking about vessel accounting. could be useful in your future career path.