No 1: Reading the Text
An accounting book should not be read in the same way you read other textbooks.
Spend more time reading accounting course code than reading other course code
Read briefly through the chapter noting the headings, then reread the chapter.
Take notes or underline key concepts from each section of the material you don’t understand.
Read the material in smaller chunks – read for only an hour at a time.
Immediately try an exercise involving the material you have just read,
Read the text before class discussion on that chapter.
Paste sticky notes on difficult topics for quick reference when you ask questions later.
Make, carry and review a 3 x 5 index cards of key points or terminology when an opportunity arises.
Review figures and diagrams until you understand how the process or procedure should be done.
No 2 : Lecture
Organized notes to serve reference for homework problems and exam preparation.
Highlight topics covered in the lecture deemed important by your instructor.
There is no such thing as a dumb question! Others in the class may not understand the topic.
Copy all problems shown in class – even it seem simple or that you already understand.
Never miss a class unless it’s matter of life or death.
Borrow notes from another student if you miss a day.
Always bring the textbook and a calculator to class
Start preparing for exams on the first day of class.
No 3: Homework
Do all homework as it is assigned by the lecturer because accounting cannot be learned by reading alone
After reading and do all the problems at end of chapter.
If you have difficulty try additional problems. Refer back to your text (complete with sticky notes) and class notes when necessary.
When doing accounting problems, support your answers with the step-by-step computations. This is called "documentation" or "leaving an audit trail".
Make an honest effort to attempt all problems. Might surprise yourself that you can figure it out!
Stuck on a problem, don’t waste too much time .Go on to the next problem.
If you are really having difficulty, take a short break.
If this fails, put a ? ? mark by the problem and go on.
Have a good night’s sleep then take a look at the problem and the solution is suddenly obvious.
Get a study partner among the students in your class
No 4: Tests
Go back over your homework and class notes to review for an exam.
Use memory aids to remember lists or long concepts.
BRING your calculator and pencils to the test.
Before you start the test, jot down the formulas and memory aids while they are still clear in your mind in your answer booklet
When you first get the test, look it over quickly to estimate how much time is needed for each section.
Do the problems you are confident about first.
Do not spend too much time on one problem. Go on to the other problems and come back to the difficult problem if there is time.
Taking a "break" from the problem can suddenly make it clear to you.
READ the questions carefully- there is always time to read – underline key words to make sure that you are answering the right question.
Answer all parts of the question.
In a multiple-choice question, eliminate obviously the wrong answers. It is not wise to change a multiple-choice answer. Generally your first instinct is best.
In a problem question, summarize the facts of the problem on the side of the page. This step can help you organize the steps you need to do to calculate the answer.
Document your answer by showing your workings neatly.
Don’t be surprised if accounting problems contain information that is irrelevant. Part of the test process is to see whether you know what information to use to get the right answer.
Adapted from http://www.franklin.edu/
An accounting book should not be read in the same way you read other textbooks.
Spend more time reading accounting course code than reading other course code
Read briefly through the chapter noting the headings, then reread the chapter.
Take notes or underline key concepts from each section of the material you don’t understand.
Read the material in smaller chunks – read for only an hour at a time.
Immediately try an exercise involving the material you have just read,
Read the text before class discussion on that chapter.
Paste sticky notes on difficult topics for quick reference when you ask questions later.
Make, carry and review a 3 x 5 index cards of key points or terminology when an opportunity arises.
Review figures and diagrams until you understand how the process or procedure should be done.
No 2 : Lecture
Organized notes to serve reference for homework problems and exam preparation.
Highlight topics covered in the lecture deemed important by your instructor.
There is no such thing as a dumb question! Others in the class may not understand the topic.
Copy all problems shown in class – even it seem simple or that you already understand.
Never miss a class unless it’s matter of life or death.
Borrow notes from another student if you miss a day.
Always bring the textbook and a calculator to class
Start preparing for exams on the first day of class.
No 3: Homework
Do all homework as it is assigned by the lecturer because accounting cannot be learned by reading alone
After reading and do all the problems at end of chapter.
If you have difficulty try additional problems. Refer back to your text (complete with sticky notes) and class notes when necessary.
When doing accounting problems, support your answers with the step-by-step computations. This is called "documentation" or "leaving an audit trail".
Make an honest effort to attempt all problems. Might surprise yourself that you can figure it out!
Stuck on a problem, don’t waste too much time .Go on to the next problem.
If you are really having difficulty, take a short break.
If this fails, put a ? ? mark by the problem and go on.
Have a good night’s sleep then take a look at the problem and the solution is suddenly obvious.
Get a study partner among the students in your class
No 4: Tests
Go back over your homework and class notes to review for an exam.
Use memory aids to remember lists or long concepts.
BRING your calculator and pencils to the test.
Before you start the test, jot down the formulas and memory aids while they are still clear in your mind in your answer booklet
When you first get the test, look it over quickly to estimate how much time is needed for each section.
Do the problems you are confident about first.
Do not spend too much time on one problem. Go on to the other problems and come back to the difficult problem if there is time.
Taking a "break" from the problem can suddenly make it clear to you.
READ the questions carefully- there is always time to read – underline key words to make sure that you are answering the right question.
Answer all parts of the question.
In a multiple-choice question, eliminate obviously the wrong answers. It is not wise to change a multiple-choice answer. Generally your first instinct is best.
In a problem question, summarize the facts of the problem on the side of the page. This step can help you organize the steps you need to do to calculate the answer.
Document your answer by showing your workings neatly.
Don’t be surprised if accounting problems contain information that is irrelevant. Part of the test process is to see whether you know what information to use to get the right answer.
Adapted from http://www.franklin.edu/
