ACCA F5 sbcs,omardeen or SAC? Help!

[src1983]

pffffttt.....lecturers wey,....i did acca on my own.

Impressive.

I work at a tertiary institute which offers ACCA and it's one of the most difficult courses in the school!

On the last ACCA computer based exam I invigilated, only 2 out of 7 students passed.

Up to what paper did you write? Did you make it to F8 or further?

I am qualified already sir. I did SAC for the first 2 papers, 1.1, and 1.2 as a refresher course for A levels for me. Then Eddie for 2.3- Tax.....everything else I did on my own. I got stuck like a beyotch in 2.5 Financial Reporting....which coincidentally was my job title at the time. Failed that shite like 4 times....kept me back from qualifying for 2 years!....

All depends on your work attitude really. I couldnt juggle a high level job, and school at the same time. I wouldnt concentrate in classes. Doing it on my own gave me a full insight rather than concentrating on only what the lecturers tell you to, plus you go at your own pace. I still have padners who I started with, still struggling. But always keep in mind the reward for qualifying, the feeling itself is worth the struggle.

where u workin now?....Did those years of hard work finally pay off?...was it worth it?.....

Better off studying engineering....

Every god dam year a standard changing...

Physics don't change

[*$kїđž!™]

what about omardeens sando?
i'll be doin F5 there with haimchan ramdeo...
i did F2 with him and did ok

good luck with that....!!

[CA6230]

Well I intend to do F5 at Omardeen's POS with Radica. Donno how Sando lecturers are but I heard she's good.

[drunkenscorpion]

pffffttt.....lecturers wey,....i did acca on my own.

Impressive.

I work at a tertiary institute which offers ACCA and it's one of the most difficult courses in the school!

On the last ACCA computer based exam I invigilated, only 2 out of 7 students passed.

Up to what paper did you write? Did you make it to F8 or further?

I am qualified already sir. I did SAC for the first 2 papers, 1.1, and 1.2 as a refresher course for A levels for me. Then Eddie for 2.3- Tax.....everything else I did on my own. I got stuck like a beyotch in 2.5 Financial Reporting....which coincidentally was my job title at the time. Failed that shite like 4 times....kept me back from qualifying for 2 years!....

All depends on your work attitude really. I couldnt juggle a high level job, and school at the same time. I wouldnt concentrate in classes. Doing it on my own gave me a full insight rather than concentrating on only what the lecturers tell you to, plus you go at your own pace. I still have padners who I started with, still struggling. But always keep in mind the reward for qualifying, the feeling itself is worth the struggle.

where u workin now?....Did those years of hard work finally pay off?...was it worth it?.....

All the hardwork is paying off, and yes it is worth it! Look at almost any middle level accounting positions....most of them ask for full qualifications already. Dont even mention the energy industry...you have to be qualified to even be an assistant accountant. You need to give yourself the edge. One thing I applaud ACCA for is that they keep the level high....not everyone can fit into it. I always stress on my staff to continue their studies.....regardless of how hard it may seem...if you want to have a career....you need it.

[jmccomie]

Its definity up to the individual i myself did 4 papers in Cat without a lecturer and was sucessful but when it comes to performance managemnt i definitely need help. Some of my colleagues at work said they prefer jones some say Omardeen's some say Pass. Gonna make some calls and gather more info guys. Anyone also knows a good F7 lecturer?

GO SAC for f7 Azeem is the lecturer... he is a friggin boss trust me

[*$kїđž!™]

Its definity up to the individual i myself did 4 papers in Cat without a lecturer and was sucessful but when it comes to performance managemnt i definitely need help. Some of my colleagues at work said they prefer jones some say Omardeen's some say Pass. Gonna make some calls and gather more info guys. Anyone also knows a good F7 lecturer?

GO SAC for f7 Azeem is the lecturer... he is a friggin boss trust me

u MAD bro?.

[Keegs]

I wanna study C.A.T from june but those fees are WOW. I live St. James so thinking of going SAC part time on the western main road. What does gate cover :/ we have to pay the exam fees

[*$kїđž!™]

gate covers tuition..u have to pay your exam fees and subscriptions...

[src1983]

I wanna study C.A.T from june but those fees are WOW. I live St. James so thinking of going SAC part time on the western main road. What does gate cover :/ we have to pay the exam fees

Take my dumb advice and do your CAPE.........

Trust me

[*$kїđž!™]

A Level days.....best school days ever!!

[CA6230]

Who doing Audit this term????

[Amie-1]

SAC

[*$kїđž!™]

Omardeen F5 was great this term in chaguanas....boss lecturere there....

[Amie-1]

Rafina khan for sac... I wouldn't go omardeens... That's why plenty students leave to do f5 at sac

[Sinister_Audio]

if Wayne Jones still teaches at SBCS, u should attend there
he's one of those lecturers that i can go to ANYTHING to learn, he's awesome
passed F5 and F9 at my first time with him. true boss.

[OffshoreMarketing]

Passed f5 with lectruer ruiz i think is his name at sbcs pretty good

[*$kїđž!™]

Rafina khan for sac... I wouldn't go omardeens... That's why plenty students leave to do f5 at sac

nah...its the opposite...ppl running from sac these days...

[kevinknr]

FYI, ACCA is no longer offered at SBCS San Fernando campus. I'm not sure about the other campuses though.

[CA6230]

OPENTUITION.......It helps

[src1983]

Just study

[Joshie23]

Good day all. Bumping this thread. A family member is looking to start ACCA in January or June of next year. So far, the tuition at SBCS and PASS seem to be the same but she'd prefer something in South (didn't bother to enquire from Omardeen's and she's awaiting SAC's email), but given the difficulty of the program, I'd recommend her to go to the best (or as close to it as there is). Who would you all recommend between SAC, SBCS or PASS?

If it counts for anything, I was there when she spoke to a rep from PASS and they were the most in-depth over the phone..

[88sins]

over the phone conversations with potential students means very little. You need the perspective of actual students that attended actual lectures for a better idea of what campus might better suit the prospective student.
FWIW, I can say that at SBCS they have good lecturers, and if you show that you serious and willing to put out the time and effort they would happily go the extra mile to help make sure you succeed.

good luck, hope your relative is successful in their studies. A career in accountancy isn't suitable for everyone.

[bluefete]

SBCS has re-started giving ACCA classes at their San Fernando branch.

[Musical Doc]

My advice would be do something else besides ACCA. Alot of people who have done it regret it, myself included. Everybody thinks accountants make big money. That may have been the case long ago. But now the field is saturated and employers and audit firms take advantage of this. The pay isn't worth it. Better to look for a field that has potential to grow and really make $

[src1983]

My advice would be do something else besides ACCA. Alot of people who have done it regret it, myself included. Everybody thinks accountants make big money. That may have been the case long ago. But now the field is saturated and employers and audit firms take advantage of this. The pay isn't worth it. Better to look for a field that has potential to grow and really make $

What industry you working in??

[88sins]

true, the field is currently saturated, and the job doesn't pull as much money as some might believe. Today a lot of qualified experienced accountants working for peanuts. But it's a job that's for the most part always in demand.
There's a very good reason why I said that the job is not suitable for everyone. It can actually be quite stressful and demanding, depending on the requirements and organization you may be in. One has to actually like all the aspects of the qualifications and positions one might be hired to fill, and understand all that entails to truly be great at it. A stickler for the minutiae of details with good memory, and must have good organizational and compartmentalization and prioritization and analytical and management skills, for starters. As that's basically what I'd needed for entry level jobs in the field, like data entry and processing positions.

If is money ppl looking for accounting in Trinidad ain't the way to go.

[Dave]

I would agree and disagree. All depends on industry and how good you are. ACCA only teaches to pass exams. The experience is what separates one individual from another. That is the major issue. I interview candidates from many different stages in ACCA as well as experience and all say yes but not many can actually do and make a cut to survive as what you learn never really applies as only the bigger companies really go absolutely by the book.
The field is saturated but different industry and skill sets is what sets you apart from another.

[*$kїđž!™]

Good day all. Bumping this thread. A family member is looking to start ACCA in January or June of next year. So far, the tuition at SBCS and PASS seem to be the same but she'd prefer something in South (didn't bother to enquire from Omardeen's and she's awaiting SAC's email), but given the difficulty of the program, I'd recommend her to go to the best (or as close to it as there is). Who would you all recommend between SAC, SBCS or PASS?

If it counts for anything, I was there when she spoke to a rep from PASS and they were the most in-depth over the phone..

School of Practical Acctg has started the FIA programme...all branches...

[Joshie23]

Thanks 88sins, *$kїđž!™, and all the other responders. 88sins is right about the phone conversation not being a good indicator but I think some people on this thread recommended PASS as well. Wrt Accountants not making money locally, I think she was/is planning to migrate after completing the courses so I'm guessing that should improve her prospects.

My advice would be do something else besides ACCA....Better to look for a field that has potential to grow and really make $

What field would you suggest?

The field is saturated but different industry and skill sets is what sets you apart from another.

From an interviewer's perspective, what courses/skill sets would you recommend, wrt a 'teachable' something i.e. PMP, etc as opposed to a soft skill, which ik can be taught as well but I guess you understand what I mean.

[Dave]

Quite honestly as simple as tax courses that show payroll and statutory tax calculations would be great as the tax paper is for UK calcs. Many ppl don't know how to do payroll and vat comps. These are very cheap and give u the basics to tailor you to Trinidad's unique tax structure.