Acca f5 new syllabus

The ACCA F5 exam is a fundamental exam that tests your knowledge and skills in Financial Management. The new syllabus for ACCA F5 was introduced in 2018 and is designed to assess your ability to apply financial management techniques to real-world business scenarios.

Here are the key changes to the ACCA F5 syllabus:

New syllabus structure:

The new syllabus is divided into three sections:

  1. Financial Management (FM) - 30% of the exam
  2. Financial Reporting (FR) - 30% of the exam
  3. Financial Analysis and Decision Making (FAD) - 40% of the exam

Key topics:

The new syllabus covers the following key topics:

  1. Financial Management:
    • Financial planning and budgeting
    • Capital budgeting and appraisal
    • Working capital management
    • Cash flow forecasting
  2. Financial Reporting:
    • Financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement)
    • Accounting standards and regulations
    • Financial reporting frameworks (e.g. IFRS, US GAAP)
  3. Financial Analysis and Decision Making:
    • Financial ratio analysis
    • Financial forecasting and budgeting
    • Capital structure and dividend policy
    • Financial decision making (e.g. investment appraisal, capital budgeting)

Assessment:

The ACCA F5 exam is a 2-hour exam that consists of 40 multiple-choice questions and 2 case studies. The exam is designed to test your ability to apply financial management techniques to real-world business scenarios.

Tips for exam preparation:

  1. Familiarize yourself with the new syllabus and exam format.
  2. Focus on understanding the key concepts and techniques in financial management, financial reporting, and financial analysis and decision making.
  3. Practice with sample questions and case studies to develop your problem-solving skills.
  4. Use study materials and resources provided by ACCA, such as textbooks, online courses, and practice exams.
  5. Join a study group or seek guidance from a tutor or mentor to help you stay motivated and focused.