As we know, obtaining ACCA membership requires more than just passing exams. How about completing 13 performance objectives on top of 14 exams? It appeared a daunting task to me when I first enrolled. But when I took a good and hard look at the performance objective requirements, I realized they are a lot easier than I imagined and compliment the working experience requirement. As a matter of fact, I completed 10 within 6 months. I'd like to share with you how I go about doing it and hope you'll find it helpful.
Please let me know your tips on how to do it too.
- Read each performance objective statement early in the program. Don't put it aside or worry about it later. By understanding the requirement, one can quickly identify the gap and have a plan to bridge it. At least, you are aware of its requirement whilst working.
- Select the optional performance objective that's most relevant to your work content so it'll be easier to complete down the road. e.g. I'd not choose tax because I know being a tax accountant is not my career goal.
- I don't believe the performance objective is detached or additional to one's work load. On the contrary, all the performance objectives (esp. compulsory) are part of the normal job requirements you'd find while start working. The longer one works, the easier it is to complete them. However, you need to allocate time to document your efforts, so put time aside say 2-3 hours a week to complete 1-2 performance objectives at a time.
- Involve your manager early so they are aware what you try to achieve. Perform well in your job because it helps you to get sign off quickly.
- Lastly, a company with a regular and good internal performance review process helps because it saves you some documentation efforts. Some of the performance objective challenge question answers should be in your annual appraisal.
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