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Support Pack | Grade 11

CAPS

Accounting
Exam tips and advice

This revision pack for Accounting Grade 11 provides learners with

helpful tips and advice to prepare for and write their Accounting exams.
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Exam tips and advice

Here are some tips to bear in mind when preparing for and writing an Accounting
examination:

• Don't cram or work late the night before your exam – it is very important that
you have a good night’s sleep.
• Make sure you have all the necessary stationery and a calculator for the exam.
• Read the questions carefully and make sure that you understand what is being
asked of you.
• Try your best to work within the time allocated for each question.
• Show ALL your workings in your Answer Book, as part-marks are usually
awarded for calculations even if the final answer is incorrect.
• Show totals and balances as marks are usually awarded for these items even if the
amounts are incorrect.
• Write clearly and neatly.
• Try to be concise and to the point when answering theory questions.
• If you are stuck on a particular question or sub-question, rather move on and
come back to it later, once you have finished answering the other questions.
• Remember that you don’t need to answer the questions in order, but don’t waste
too much time deciding which questions to answer first.
• Leave your weakest topic for last so that you don't spend valuable time
struggling with a topic that you find difficult.
• Try to at least attempt all the questions, as each question will have some marks
that are easy to obtain.
• Do not leave the exam room until you have completed the entire paper and try
not to leave any question un-attempted.
• Be positive, confident and calm – believe in yourself!

Good luck for your exams!