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>       HOW TO PREPARE FOR EXAMINATIONS
>
>       INTRODUCTION :
>       Professional examinations are conducted through written answers from
> the
>       candidate. Answering questions is a test of what the candidate has
> learnt,
>       how he can express his understanding extemporily and the extent to
> which
>       he has developed a skill in presenting his answers. The candidate
has
> to
>       complete the answers within a limited time without referring to
books,
>       manuals or notes. He is, therefore, advised to develop  his memory
and
>       power to express his views in writing at a high speed.
>
>
>       PRE-EXAMIMATION PREPARATION:
>       Studying the subject :
>       i) The candidate should study the syllabus and understand the scope
of
>       each subject.
>       ii) He should study the books suggested for each subject thoroughly.
> Study
>       should be supplemented with
>       reference books also. Brief notes should be prepared to help in
> refreshing
>       the memory just before the
>       examination.
>       iii) First, one book which covers the subject should be selected. It
>       should be studied intensively till the
>       fundamentals are grasped. Usage of correct definitions, formulate
and
>       terminology get additional weightage in the written answer. Hence,
> these
>       should be properly understood and remembered for extempore use.
>       iv) In addition, the candidate should widen his knowledge on latest
>       developments in related field by studying
>       newspaper, professional magazines, various legislations and by
> attending
>       if possible, seminars, lectures,workshops, etc..
>       v) The candidate should study past question papers and mentally
check,
> if
>       he can answer them. This will help him in knowing how he will be
> tested,
>       particularly, in coverage, depth of knowledge and skills in
>       communicating spontaneously.
>       vi) The study material normally contains two parts-theory
>       and Practical problems i.e.,application of theory in
>       specific cases. Practical problems should be understood
>       properly with examples to master the art of applying
>       theory even in totally different problem areas.
>
>       Practice :
>       i) To assess grasp of the subject, it is essential that the
candidate
>       practices in writing whatever has been
>       studied.
>       ii) An average candidate is normally expected to write about 2500
> words in
>       just three hours. Unless he has practiced properly, it will be
> difficult
>       to write this much accurately to pass the examination. It is,
>       therefore, suggested that the candidate should practice to write
> atleast
>       3,000 words and to solve atleast 2-3 practical problems in a week.
For
>       this purpose, the candidate should prepare his own answers to
various
>       questions, and compare the suggested answers with his own answers.
>       iii) He should see how many points of similarity and differences are
> there
>       between the two.
>       iv) It is human nature to be easily bored by writing out lengthy
> solution.
>       It is, therefore, suggested to
>       attempt full written solution to a few question, in order to gain
>       experience and familiarity with the
>       task of producing solutions within the time allowed in the
examination
>       itself. It will also help in.
>
>       a) Writing faster.
>       b) Writing legibly;
>       c) Forming better sentences;
>       d) Organising thoughts cogently; and
>       e) Communicating to the examiner grasp and understanding of the
> subject.
>       f) This is equally true of accounting, cost accounting and
> mathematical
>       problems.
>       g) For other questions, an answer plan should be prepared. Answer
plan
> is
>       a list of points that will be
>       used in the situatation preferably, in the order in which it will be
>       written.
>       h) While preparing the answer plan, in the beginning, reference
books,
>       notes or study materials may be used! Gradually, as better grasp of
> the
>       subject is developed, use of such materials should be discontinued.
>
>       Difficult subjects :
>       Occassionally, a candidate may find a subject difficult, Actually,
no
>       topic or subject is difficult.
>       It only means that the candidate is not familiar with it. More
> practice
>       would make the subject easy.It is,
>       therefore, suggested to
>       i) Revise the topics often;
>       ii) Understand the inter-relation between subjects and even between
> topics
>       in the same subject; (This is very important in legal matters).
>       iii) Be regular in study and in practice; six hours a week for
twenty
>       weeks is definitely more effective than
>       eighteen hours a day for four weeks.
>       iv) Simulate examination conditions by writing answers at the rate
of
> 1.5
>       minutes per mark - no less. Otherwise,
>       answers are not being written in examination conditions.
>
>
>       PLEASE REMEMBER, PRACTICE IS A REHEARSAL FOR EXAMINATION.
>       DURING THE EXAMINATION (AT THE HALL)
>
>       A. Reading the Question paper :
>       First of all, please read the question paper quickly, and-
>       i) Select the questions that you will answer;
>       ii) Decide the order in which the answers are to be attempted; and
>       iii) Plan, how you will answer the questions.
>
>       B. Selecting the Questions :
>
>       You are the best judge, while selecting the question or its part,
>       underline key words in the questions and understand
>       them well.
>
>       C. Order for Answering Questions :
>       i) Please remember that a serious attempt at one question is more
> valuable
>       than casual attempt at
>       two.
>       ii) First answer the questions in which you are more confident to
> answer
>       correctly. It will reveal your best to the examiner. This will also
> allow
>       you more time to answer difficult questions.
>       iii) Generally, compulsory question is better attempted last; unless
> you
>       are confident to answer it properly.
>       iv) Mathematical questions should be decided as per your strength;
if
>       there is slight mistake - it may make you nervous. On the otherhand,
>       correct answer to such question gets more marks compared to
> theoretical
>       and general questions.
>
>       D. Answering a Question :
>       i) First of all, note main points on a separate paper to help in
> covering
>       all aspects of the answer.
>       ii) Answers should be concise but comprehensive without unnecessary
>       examples or explanations`.
>       iii) Question should not be repeated ! Instead, give correct
reference
>       number to question and its part with a small title like - "Different
>       Budgeting methods" or "Materiality test", etc.
>       iv) Divide the answers in paragraphs with sub-titles to each
> paragraph, if
>       possible.
>       v) Do not use abbreviations - give full names.
>       vi) Time is of essence in the examination. Therefore, plan a time
> budget
>       for each answer in proportion to marks
>       allotted.
>       vii) Wherever necessary, use charts, linear diagrams, formats or
> examples
>       from real life to emphasise your
>       view points. A diagram can present your views immediately as
compared
> to
>       many written words.
>       viii) Explain your assumptions by way of foot notes while solving
>       practical problems, if necessary.
>       ix) While solving problems or practical questions, give the
principle
> or
>       formulate first and than proceed to solve
>       it. This will help the examiner in assesing your answer instantly.
>       x) Normally, answers are expected on the basis of position
prevailing
> a
>       few months before the examination. However, you should add latest
>       developments in your answer by way of 'underlined' notes to
> demonstrate
>       your professional skills,
>       xi) If necessary, give a conclusion, recommendation, observation or
>       personal comment in the end with a proper heading.
>       xii) If you have completed all your answers before the closing time,
> don't
>       leave the hall but use the remaining time in revising and improving
> your
>       answers and to ensure that all main points have been covered.
>
>
>       E. Presenting your answer :
>       The examiner has to read many answer papers. please help him to help
> you
>       by -
>
>       a) Writing clearly in good, easily readable handwriting;
>       b) Leaving sufficient space on all the sides of the answer sheet for
>       recording his observations;
>       c) Lastly, communicating in simple language while using proper
>       terminology.
>
>       F. Answering Problems on Reports :
>       Many subjects require candidates to give a report on some topic. The
>       following points should be covered in your report
>
>       i) Give the report a heading to cover the central point of the
report;
>       ii) The report should mention -
>       a) For whom the report has been prepared, e.g. The Managing Director
> of
>       the Company;
>       b) By whom it is being submitted, e.g. The chartered Accountant;
>       iii) Give the date of the report with reference number,if any;
>       iv) Report should be clearly structured with a good layout by
> including,
>       interalia:
>       a) Terms of reference or purpose of the report;
>       b) The issued considered with sub-heading;
>       c) Procedure or method used in investigating the facts and persons
> whose
>       co-operation was solicited in preparing the report;
>       d) Conclusions, observations and recommendations. :
>       v) When the report contains voluminous data or other information,
> these
>       should be appended as annexures but
>       a good summary and important data should be incorporated in the main
>       report itself.
>       vi) In the examination, a report should list the annexures and all
>       annexures need not be written as otherwise the
>       answer will be too long and time consuming.
>
>       IMPORTANT WORDS IN QUESTION PAPERS
>       Some of the important instruction words with their meaning are as
> under :
>       Advise/recommed Present information, opining or recommnda- suggest
> tions
>       to someone to enable that receipient to
>       take action. Amplify Expand or enlarge upon the meaning of a
> statement.
>       Analyse Determine and explain the constituent parts of
Appraise/assess
>       Judge the importance or value of evaluate Clarify Explain more
clearly
> the
>       meaning of
>       Compare (with) Explain similarities and differences between Contrast
> Place
>       in opposition to bring out differene(s)
>       Criticise Present the faults in a theory or policy or opinion
> Demonstrate
>       Show by reasoning the truth of
>       Describe Present the details and characteristics Criticise of
Discuss
>       Explain the opposing arguments
>       Explain/interpret Set out in detail the meaning of Illustrate Use an
>       example - chart, diagram, graph
>       Explain/interpret or figure as appropriate to explain something
> Justify
>       State adequate grounds for Itemwise List
>
>
>       MOST IMPORTANT
>
>       A professional is expected to assist his/her clients in adversity or
> in
>       difficult situations. The candidate appearing at the
>       professional examination should possess confidence to face even a
>       'DIFFICULT' examination. Hence, never panic or be nervous at the
hall.
>       Calmness helps in adverse circumstances to tide over the problem
> boldly
>
>


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