1. Learn to strike a balance between work and enjoyment. Study very seriously but allot some
time for any leisure activity that makes you feel relaxed.
2. Aim for a rank. That way you will at least get through with good marks.
3. Remember hard work (rather than Smart Work) always yields good results.
4. Start your preparations from Day One (Early Preparation).
5. Plan out your study methodology well in advance and stick to your plans. Keep enough time for
unexpected time delays (No one plans to fail, but fails to plan).
6. If you are aiming for a Rank, read the study materials in entirely (Read Only Materials). Don't
leave out any portion. Further refer to some standard text books as referred by ICAI.
7. Concentrate on the subjects that you find difficult.
8. Make notes that will help you to quickly cover the vast syllabus on the day before the exam.
9. Make writing a habit. And write legibly.
10. Get enough practice in practical subjects.
11. If you are not interested in a particular subject, then Read Some thing of every thing or Everything
of some thing.
12. Don't expect a specific format of the question paper for a professional exam of such calibre.
Just keep in mind the marks allotted to each subject - because that's what will not change.
13. Presentation is what matters most. Present your answers in a neat and systematic manner.
Remember, the easier it is for the examiner to read your answers, the more marks you get.
14. Read a lot of related material like newspapers, periodicals, magazines, etc so that your
knowledge is updated. This will help you get better marks in the exam.
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