Topics discussed:

· Customising your study strategy to succeed in the APM exam

· Strengthening foundational knowledge ahead of your APM exam

· Exploring effective study techniques specifically for APM

· Adopting the examiner’s mindset: Strategic exam preparation tips

· Key APM resources every student should be using

Links mentioned in this episode:

ACCA Practice Platform

APM examiner reports

APM technical articles and topic explainers

Topics discussed: How to learn to create a study plan Relationship with the failure Mindset of ‘controlled practice’ Useful resources to do the prep Time allocation during the exam Revision cards with notes Marking your own paper

Links mentioned in this episode: ACCA Practice Platform: Past exams and question practice | ACCA Global FR examiner reports: FR Examiners' reports | ACCA Global FR technical articles and topic explainers: FR technical articles | ACCA Global

Want to know how to practice smarter and pass faster? In this podcast, we discuss the importance of question practice and mock exams, explaining how these activities support exam success.

Hear from ACCA's Education Support Manager, Martin Mwebia, who shares his own experiences of studying for ACCA exams, including overcoming his fear of mocks and how question practice helped improve his exam confidence.

• ACCA mock exams and debrief videos: https://www.accaglobal.com/uk/en/student/exam-entry-and-administration/prepare-for-exams/InSession-exam-countdown-emails/mock-exam-event.html

• Kickstart webinar - how to practice: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/5004231/9463C5D52DB066E1D453C09C42FF2DC2

• Practice Platform (Applied Skills/Strategic Professional: https://www.accaglobal.com/uk/en/student/exam-support-resources/professional-exams-study-resources/cbe-platform-support.html

• Practice Tests (FIA/Applied Knowledge): https://www.accaglobal.com/uk/en/student/exam-support-resources/practice-tests.html

• Study Hub: https://www.accaglobal.com/uk/en/student/your-study-options/studyhub.html