Study Strategies for Financial Accounting

The Best Ways to Study Accounting

  • Practice Past Papers: Practice past papers under timed conditions.
  • Practice Time Management: Practice pacing yourself for different types of questions.
  • Mock Tests: Practice testing environment to minimize nervousness.
  • Know Question Patterns: Pattern practice—MCQs, journal entries, long-answer questions.
  • Target Weak Areas: Find weak areas and practice more there.
  • Don’t Cram At The Last Moment: Practice well in advance and make steady progress.

Tools to Supplement Studying

  • Textbooks: Directly quote books such as ‘Financial Accounting’ by T.S. Grewal or ‘Principles of Accounting’ by Needles and Powers.
  • Online Websites: Online websites such as Coursera, Khan Academy, and edX provide courses from beginner to advanced level.
  • Mobile Apps: Use apps such as Accounting Basics, Investopedia, and Ledger.
  • YouTube Channels: YouTube channels such as ‘Accounting Stuff’ or ‘Farhat’s Accounting Lectures’ are optimal for visual learning.
  • Tutors and Forums: Post on forum forums such as Reddit or Quora to clarify any doubts.

Information from “How to Study Financial Accounting” published by Imarticus Learning; compiled by Office of Academic and Learning Resources Student Staff.