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How to Prepare in One month for CA Final

Mukesh Kumar Agrawal (Student) (57 Points)

07 March 2011

Hay.. Can anyone help me, how can i prepare for my Ca final may2011 exam in one month.....

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Simadri Baral (Chartered Accountant) (24 Points)
Replied 08 March 2011

Hi Mukaesh,

You did not mention whether you have taken the coaching/tuitions. First of all i must accept that the syllabus is very lengthy but it is possible to cover up the syllabus. I hope following steps will help you.

1. Belief, you really have to believe that it is possible to prepare for exam in short span of time. Unless a strong belief you can not put your 100%.

2. Be bold, attempt the all 8 papers and with equal importance.

3. Disciplines, train your mind not to make jargons about all other stuff. Its only you and the study.

4. Sleep well, you must ensure adequate sleep and in a regular patten. If you kill your sleep you will kill your study. Your mind need sufficient energy so give it enough oxygen.

5. Do exercise, many of student ignore it. But at least a jogging for 30 mins a day will keep you active and mind will relax. It is very much necessary.

6. Control your tamper, Due to high pressure on brain it is obvious that you will loose temper. So control it. Avoid all discouraging talks and arguements. Like : Final is very tough, He/She failed after so much of study.. etc.

Now on study aspects:

I am assuming that you have taken all the tuitions..

7. Take four subjects of your choice. Two must be from group I and two from group II.

"How to choose subjects? Ans :Choose two subject in which you have least study interest and two having high study interest."

8. Take a bird eye view, Just take one to two hours to grasp

i. Exact scope of syllabus.

ii. To identify important topics.

iii. Identify your time of coverage.

iv. Jolt down the resources, the books and note you have and what more you require.

9.study timing, it depends on you how you choose. But ensure a long sitting like 4 to 5 hours. Take a five min rest in every hour.

Now, i am assuming you have not taken any tuitions. Frankly telling its not easy now.

10. Apart from above point 7,8 and 9 you need some more. You need to buy some standard textbooks. You will prefer only one book for a particular subject, so choose very carefully.

11. Take a slow reading of a particular topic without break. Do not prepare notes. Write the important points/comments on the book itself or if a needed insert a page.

12. Cyclical revision of topics from book is more essential.

Common points...

13. As of the nature of the syllabus it is very much important that how much you revise. Remember, without sufficient revision your effort will go waste. So, do not ignore revision.

14. It is not possible for you to cover the 100% of the syllabus. So be selective on certain subjects like Audit, Law, Costing, IDT...

15. Let me go subject wise, how to prepare..

Accts: First finish the small topics, the guidance notes and small AS. Then u go for the big one like CFS, Amalgamation, AS22 etc. Book: M P Vijay Kumar, Prob & Soln and AS.

MAFA: In Accts u need an ample of time to solve a CFS sum. But here you can solve sums very quickly. So give stress on concept building. Book: Paduka

Audt: In audit you should put stress on SA. Cover all SA, it will help you to write quality answers. Relate SA in your answer. Go through with the suggested or compiler. Book: Paduka and for quick revision Surabhi Bansal.

Law: Best book available is Munish Bhandari. Buy one handbook also, it will help you for quick revision. Indepth study is essential.

Cost: Give stress on Theory and QT part. Book: Paduka.

ISCA: Institute Study mat and suggested answer is best. However for revision your self note or Dinesh Madan will be good.

DT: This is one of the vast syllabus. Do it carefully, do not ignore institute study mat, amendments and case laws. Best Book: Vinod Gupta Modules, Gupta Ahuja.

IDT: You will surely enjoy the reading. It is one of the good subject for self study. You will also cover it quickly. Best Book: Bangur's.

Remember, all these views are of personal in nature.

Be confident and study well..

With Regards

Simadri

simadri.baral @ gmail.com

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Abhishek Jain (RisK Manger) (231 Points)
Replied 08 March 2011

better concentrate on one group which u consider strongest

SNEHA (TAX ASSISTANT) (34 Points)
Replied 08 March 2011

Its good & correct but have to study hard.

Off the rocker (Article - CA Final CS Professional) (33 Points)
Replied 08 March 2011

Hey...im also sailing in the same boat....im planning to give both groups in May 2011...with the less amt of time left i.e 1.5 months, , how do you think i should plan out my study schedule...please help guys !!

Simadri Baral (Chartered Accountant) (24 Points)
Replied 09 March 2011

Hi Usha,

Honestly saying, it is difficult to suggest someone’s study schedule. Its purely depends on your study habit, the level of acceptance and concentration. Someone may cover a particular topic in one hour and you may cover it in five hours and vice-versa.

On a general comment I know one cannot study on a regular basis. Its tough and it requires a proactive attitude. Due to many unavoidable reasons you may lose 1-2 days in a week. So you can now think in this way, you have only five days in a week.

On planning aspect:

You have 1.5months means six weeks and that also means 30 days. Sounds difficult, isn’t it? Now set a target date when you desire to complete a subject. Now, prepare a weekly schedule then break that in to daily schedule. Now the total plan is ready. While planning for two groups, you should strictly adhere to your plans. For example: I planned to complete the SA in 1.5 weeks. Now, in a day schedule I have to complete the SA300-450 in a single day. I have to finish it up. Otherwise any back log will create a problem for me. Remember, while planning you must plan the revision schedule.

Identify your strength and plan as per your convenience and preference.

Remember, all these views are of personal in nature.

Study well..

With Regards

Simadri

simadri.baral @ gmail.com