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Thanks nwstbz23, however the link doesn't seem to work properly.....

Anyone try for the exemption for ACCA using UOL Accounting and Finance degree. What is the max modules that you get exempted?

Thanks in advance.
 
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mrbeancurd said:
Hi,

I checked with the bpp distributor for sg, they told me there's no sg variant for the textbooks. Only international or eng.

So what i would like to know is that, for sg variant papers like F4 & F6 which i think may have differences from the int papers. (i suppose different countries have different laws and tax)

Is it alright to use the international study texts for the subjects?
Is there any ways to learn about the differences between sg variant and int?

Many Thanks
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I saw this and thought I would give a summary of issues:

Singapore has a lot of variant papers. On most, the differences between Singapore syllabus and International syllabus are almost zero. Auditing standards are virtually the same, as are accounting standards. There are small detail differences in corporate governance and ethics, but nothing major.

As such, using International Stream books is not a problem on ACCA.

BUT...

F4, F6 and P6 are a different issue. Law and tax are set by governments, not international standard setters - so of course they are different from country to country.

If you intend sitting Singapore tax and law, you will need Singapore stream books.

BPP are the now the only Platinum books provider of ACCA, and they are not writing any Singapore stream books (and have told me they have no plans to write them at present).

Kaplan are the next level down with Gold publishing accreditation. Kaplan does do F4 and F6 books for Singapore variant, and a P6 book of questions and answers (but no P6 text book - they sell a CCH tax manual instead, which was not written for students so is not totally linked to the P6 syllabus).

LSBF are opening in Singapore as we speak, and will have Singapore variant law and tax books (they are publishers, like BPP and Kaplan, as well as tutors) some time soon.

One final point - Singapore law has a lot of English law as its basis. If you studied from an English law book, you are reading the wrong book ... but some of what you read would be of use. It is tax which is the biggest issue for differences.

On other papers, no great problem. For example, on P1 the examiner is not bothered about detailed content of different governance codes. it is the principle that matters. So, for example, the principle of a board of directors having a strong independent NED voice is important to be able to explain - in the UK it is at east half the board, in Singapore at least a third - but the principle is the same in both countries.

I hope this helps!

Paul
 
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Hi all,

I looking for 2nd hand Dec'10 F6 textbook and revision kit. Please pm me if available.

Thanks in advance
 
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Hi,

Would like to ask u guys... since from what i c acca seems tough.... and i m finishing my dl degree soon...

from what i can c... i shld b able to clear from all the foundation units and straight to the professional level. However, would like to ask if it is ok to juggle work with it? i considering to take 1 sem with 3 modules and another with 2...

need help from u guys.. coz i m realli contemplating to do acca...
 
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baka_giraffe said:
Hi,

Would like to ask u guys... since from what i c acca seems tough.... and i m finishing my dl degree soon...

from what i can c... i shld b able to clear from all the foundation units and straight to the professional level. However, would like to ask if it is ok to juggle work with it? i considering to take 1 sem with 3 modules and another with 2...

need help from u guys.. coz i m realli contemplating to do acca...
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i have trouble even coping with 3 when i am doing full-time study, in the end only get borderline pass for 3... i am not sure how will u do if u will to take 3 while working full-time
 
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I also have a degree but not relevant to accounting. Trust me. Academy and professional cert requirement is different. I find the work load for P paper quite heavy. That is from my point of view.

There are also people that do few P paper while working and clearing it without problem.

If you are worry, I suggest you take a look thru the content of the stuff that you are intending to take while you are free. Just read thru it. And if you think it is manageable, then why not, go ahead with part time.
 
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Thank you guys for the prompt reply...hmm.. okk..i shall go ask my fren for the notes n take a look at them when i finish my studies...

seems like acca is hard oso...
 
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If I am correct, it will be out on 21st, noon SG time. But you must have opt for this option to receive it by email else have to wait till 23rd.
 
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guys, would it be advisable to take acca without any accounting background?

i'm going to ord in a month with only o lvls (phd)

getting into accounting course in poly would be impossible with my l1r4 of 19.

what would be the best option if i plan to go into the accounting line?

from the way i see you all talk about acca is like suicidal for people with no accounting background :s22:

i'll be 23 this year and i don't want to waste any more time if possible
 
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tunasalmon said:
guys, would it be advisable to take acca without any accounting background?

i'm going to ord in a month with only o lvls (phd)

getting into accounting course in poly would be impossible with my l1r4 of 19.

what would be the best option if i plan to go into the accounting line?

from the way i see you all talk about acca is like suicidal for people with no accounting background :s22:

i'll be 23 this year and i don't want to waste any more time if possible
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go to polytechnic take a business related diploma, if cant get into business course, go for IT course. no point studying diploma in accountancy and ACCA. ACCA is enough to cover what u need to know in accounting. your best option is of course go to poly 3years, score a superb high gpa, get into NTU Accountancy. but by then, i dunnoe how old are u...
 
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Biogentic said:
go to polytechnic take a business related diploma, if cant get into business course, go for IT course. no point studying diploma in accountancy and ACCA. ACCA is enough to cover what u need to know in accounting. your best option is of course go to poly 3years, score a superb high gpa, get into NTU Accountancy. but by then, i dunnoe how old are u...
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my kind of score can only get me into IT and engineering.

i was from info tech before i dropped out, theres no way i can go back to programming.

how about i sign up for CAT and go work after that while taking ACCA part time?
 
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