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Was just wondering if anyone was willing to share the BPP mock exams?

What does everyone think will come up ? Considering it’s one of the last sittings before the new syllabus..? Just want to see where I should focus my revision on as I feel like there isn’t much time to cover everything

To those of you who have transitioned from predominantly audit roles to predominantly accounts prep roles, what has your experience been like?

I'm starting to put accounts together at the end of audits now and if I'm honest I feel like I could do away with all the audit procedures and just do the accounts. Seems much more chill.

Any responses would be appreciated!

So I failed my first exam pretty hard for AF, didnt get my access arrangements (still havent got em). So, I've been focusing on QB, Sample Papers and Pilot exams from the ICAEW.

I tend to see myself doing somewhat okay on these; passable.

Then I try a timed Kaplan mock. I failed so hard and it destroyed my confidence. I panicked, it wasnt at all what I was expecting.

I have my resit in 3 days. Any advice?

Just interviewed at an accounting firm in Manchester lead by a ex PWC member. The job was for semi senior accountant with “ competitive salary” listed in the description. I was told that the director expected me to hit the ground running with accounts / bookkeeping / vat and taking ownership of a portfolio of clients with no study support or financial support towards exams or courses. The salary offered was £26,000 with the minimum annual leave. I declined and was told I missed out on a great opportunity. Is the market this bad ? I was also told £26,000 is a very good salary for a part qualified accountant.