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PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING AND TAXATION – Click to view

Some candidates did not perform well in the following questions: Question no. 2 (c) Where candidates were unable to value a particular bond with a put option. Candidates were expected to use the interest rate model (backward induction valuation model) Read More …

Some candidates did not perform well in the following questions: Question no. 3 In which candidates were unable to describe two approaches for undertaking stress testing in portfolio risk management. Candidates also had difficulties in calculating a portfolio’s Sortino ratio. Read More …

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT – Click to view FIXED INCOME INVESTMENT ANALYSIS – Click to view

Candidates have been facing major challenges when it comes to attempting questions in this paper to the satisfaction of the examiner. It is recommended that the candidates invest time in researching into and grasping the theory underpinning the various topics Read More …

The candidates did not perform well in the following questions: Question 3 (a) and (b) IMPORTANT TUTORIAL NOTES RELATING TO THIS QUESTION This question tests on consolidated financial statements (both SPLOCI and SOFP). Before proceeding to the detailed suggested solution, Read More …

ADVANCED FINANCIAL REPORTING AND ANALYSIS – Click to view ADVANCED FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT – Click to view

In order to succeed in this paper, candidates must be very well versed with the relevant International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) and International Accounting Standards (IASs) and their application in different circumstances. As with all Accounting papers, marks are earned Read More …

FINANCIAL REPORTING AND ANALYSIS – Click to view

The comments made on page 1 with regard to the Introduction to Law and Ethics paper in ATD LEVEL I are also relevant here. Clear, concise and intelligible expression in the English language is an absolute necessity in answering questions Read More …