Forget The Numbers: The Student Accounting Show

This week on the learnsignal ACCA podcast we are going back to basics and looking at the simple but essential tips for approaching questions in your exam.We also look at a recent news story on how big companies are halting social media spending, before answering the question from the student who struggles to follow solutions.

This week on the ACCA Student Podcast we’re diving into the topic of motivation and the psychology behind how you can boost this to achieve your goals.We also look at a recent news story on the German Fintech Group who lost €1.9 billion in Cash, before getting to this week's student question.

This week on the show we’ll be following the advice from an accounting and finance recruiter about how you can take control of your career in lockdown.We also look at a recent news story on how the US-China trade war is taking its toll on their global competitiveness, before getting to this week's student question.

This week on the ACCA Student Podcast, we’ll be telling you all about our new Exam Question Masterclass series and why we think it’s the key ingredient to helping students pass their exams.We also look at recent news stories on the food delivery industry before getting to this week's student question.

This week on the ACCA Student Podcast, we look at a recent accounting report called: COVID-19: 3 ways to steer through the crisis, which looks at how businesses are performing pivots and examining their digital resilience and speed of transformation; and we talk about how the recommendations on how to get your business through the coronavirus pandemic can be applied to students.We also look at recent news stories on how some traders in London are looking for shorter working days, before getting to this weeks student questions.

This week on the Learnsignal ACCA Student Podcast, in response to a request from one of our listeners, we talk all about the best use of the CBE platform and how getting to grips with using this will make your whole ACCA journey much smoother.We also look at recent news stories on how some companies are moving towards working from home for the long term, before getting to this weeks student questions.

This week on the Learnsignal Student Podcast we talk about how it’s important to keep your focus on the end goal of what you're working towards in a subject, in order to make your study effective in the lead up to the exam. We also look at a recent news story on how the world of podcasting is beginning to show its value, before getting to this weeks student question.

This week on the learnsignal ACCA Student Podcast we share a student story which was sent in to us about an unfortunate experience they have had working from home, and the important advice they want to share with other students in light of this. We also look at recent news stories surrounding the impact of the Coronavirus on the airline industry and discuss the potential long term implications the pandemic may have on it.

This week on learnsignal ACCA Student Podcast we look at all the great resources available to you at the moment, both in learnsignal and on the ACCA website, to support you through these unusual times. We also talk about how Disney are holding up during the coronavirus pandemic, before getting to this week’s student question.

This week on the learnsignal ACCA Student Podcast we respond to a common question we get from students, particularly at the moment as most gear up for September - what two ACCA subjects should I do together? But we’ll be going beyond this and looking at the lessons that can be carried between ACCA subjects and levels to help you keep progressing through you exams.We also look at the interesting results for some major companies as we come into earnings season, before getting to this weeks student questions.

This week on the learnsignal ACCA Student Podcast we dive into what we consider one of the most under-utilised resources all students have access to - the Examiner Reports. These were released recently alongside the March results, and we’ll be adding our detailed tutor debrief of each subjects examiner report to the learnsignal site this week, but before we do so we want to talk today about some of the main points identified and why all students should be using these.We also look at a recent news story on the dramatic impact of these unusual times on oil prices, before getting to this week’s student question.

During the week we recorded our live results webinar, where we answered student questions on what subjects to do next, how they can recover from a recent fail or how to keep the momentum from a recent pass. So this week on the learnsignal ACCA Student Podcast, rather than fly through all that we covered, we’re giving you full access to all the advice myself and Alan shared with these students on the day - we hope this helps you with your next decisions, so you can get your focus and motivation back on the next sitting.

With the March exam results coming out this week, and as most people adjust to their new routines which may include working from home and varying other social restrictions, this week on the learnsignal ACCA student podcast we discuss the importance of not basing yourself against anyone else - particularly at the moment.We also look at positive news stories this week including how the heads of technology companies are contributing towards the coronavirus pandemic battle, and how bureaucratic efficiency is improving; before getting to this weeks student question.

With the ACCA exam focus now firmly set on the September sitting for most students, this week on the ACCA student podcast we talk about all the exciting new things we're bringing to learnsignal to help you continue your study to be successful in that sitting. We’ll also continue our theme of looking at positive news stories in these unusual times, including how large pharmaceutical companies are sharing their IP for the good of everybody, and the positive effect lockdowns are having on the environment, before getting to this weeks student question.

This week on the learnsignal ACCA student podcast we share our own experiences and tips from working at home over the last two weeks, so that you might use these to help in your own work and studies over the coming few weeks.We also look at some of the positive news stories from the week, and how people are banding together and innovating in the face of this crisis.

There's one thing consuming the news and most people's thoughts at the moment and that is the Coronavirus. From a study perspective this can make it difficult to maintain some of the things we often talk about on the podcast, such as keeping a normal routine. As we always say though, preparation is about looking after the things within your control.So this week on the learnsignal podcast we talk about how you can stay on top of your preparation for the next exam sitting in this podcast special on how to maintain your ACCA study from home.

This week on the ACCA Student Podcast we're discussing well-being, and how you can combine studying, working, family and friends, while also keeping those stress levels to a minimum. This is a very important topic and one which we think is vital to help improve your everyday life and your future exam experiences.

This week on the ACCA podcast we’ve recorded a special show to celebrate International Women’s Day. This year’s theme is #EachforEqual, an equal world is an enabled world.We’re delighted to be joined by three very successful women working in finance, who share the story of their ACCA journey and their business careers to date.

This week on the learnsignal ACCA Student Podcast we're going over all the last minute advice you need to keep in mind from this weekend right up until the moment you start your exam.We also look at recent news stories including how Revolut has become the UK's most valuable Fin Tech startup and the impact of the Coronavirus on company share prices, before getting to this week's student question.

This week on the learnsignal ACCA Student Podcast we look at what makes a good CV, and how you can use the skills and experience gained during your ACCA training to land your dream job.We also look at recent news stories surrounding the Coronavirus, and the very different impacts it is having for certain businesses, before getting to this week's student question.

This week on the podcast we talk about how technology has made it easier than ever to study, and we look at eight of the best apps that can help with effective and efficient study.We also look at recent news stories including why Finland is teaching it's population to become financially literate, and how BP is trying to re-invent their oil company to become more green, before getting to this week's student question.

Having just completed our Webinar Week, this week on the ACCA student podcast we're going over some of the key lessons from tutors and talking about what you can do to overcome the common issues faced by students.We also look at recent news stories including the impact of the coronavirus on the airline industry and the proposed digital law to clamp down on anti-competitive behaviour by the worlds tech-giants, before getting to this week's student questions.

This week on the ACCA Student Podcast we're diving into the topic of motivation, an essential element to getting through your ACCA journey. We'll be looking at things you can do to develop your own motivation and the mindset of well-known figures in achieving their success.We also look at recent news stories, including how Netflix is fairing in the streaming wars and the fascinating story of spoof trading that rocked US markets, before getting to this week's student questions.

In the aftermath of the exam results we talked with students, reviewed the examiner reports and discussed it with our tutors - and the reason so many students are failing is starting to become clear. We also look at recent news stories including a case of some valuable missing stock for a fashion company, and what one country is doing to attract top tech talent, before getting to this weeks student podcast.

This week on the learnsignal ACCA Student Podcast, in the wake of results week we're taking a look at what can be learned from recent pass rates and go over the main questions on students' minds ahead of the next sitting.We also talk about recent news stories including an auditors failings in a football scandal and one country's innovative approach to recycling, before getting to this week's student questions.

As it's our first ACCA student podcast of 2020 we're kicking off with some New Year's resolutions for you all, and looking at the positive steps you can take to build towards a successful year's study.We also look at recent news stories including the international chase for the ex-CEO of Nissan and the early players emerging in the lucrative alternative meat industry, before getting to this week's student questions.

As today marks the last learnsignal ACCA Student Podcast of 2019, we're taking a look at the year gone by for our students, including how much they used the platform and the key events of 2019.We also take a look at some of the global changes and trends we might see emerge in the next decade as we move into 2020, before getting to this weeks student questions.

This week on the learnsignal ACCA Student podcast we talk through the survey results from the most recent sitting, to help you follow in the path of successful students.We also look at the numerous issues to hit the news this week surrounding the Football Association of Ireland and the scandal they find themselves in; before getting to this weeks student questions and explaining the exciting Christmas Competition we're running this week!

This week on the learnsignal ACCA student podcast we talk about the essential skills that accounting graduates need in 2020 and beyond to ensure a successful career.We also look at recent news stories on how companies are using innovative methods to combat waste and pollution in the fashion industry, before getting to this week's student questions.

This week on learnsignals ACCA student podcast we're going through last minute tips ahead of exam week, to help you every step of the way from now until the moment you start your paper.We also look at recent news stories including why Europe's richest man is betting $1billion on a department store, and the luxury brand that's just completed one of the largest acquisitions in the industry's history; before getting to this weeks student question.

With the clock ticking towards exams, this week on the learnsignal ACCA podcast we talk about how with limited time available you have to study smarter, and how good exam technique can help the marks roll in at this late stage.We also look at recent news stories including a major Olympic sponsorship deal and the launch of an ethical holiday booking alternative, before getting to this week's student questions.

This week on the ACCA student podcast we're looking at brain and body exercises you can use to reset your mind and boost your concentration, and how this can help you with your studies.We also talk about our top news story this week which was the staggering success of the event that continues to break all shopping records - Singles Day; before getting to this weeks student questions.

While we're sure everyone wants to get through their exams, this week on the learnsignal ACCA student podcast we're asking do you really want to pass? We talk about how getting through the exams means you have to get your hands dirty and about the non-negotiable resources that you have to be using if you want to get above 50%.We also look at recent news stories including another turn in our WeWork saga and how a global music streaming site is bouncing back to the top with innovation, before getting to this weeks student questions.

This week on the learnsignal ACCA student podcast we discuss whether employers care about your exam results and what you can do to be successful in job interviews. We also look at recent news stories including a major money laundering scandal and the companies involved, and how space tourism has been opened up to the public markets, before getting to this weeks student questions.

This week on learnsignal ACCA student podcast we talk all about our new format Revision Bootcamp, which has been redesigned to give you the best exam prep possible for the month before your exams.We also talk about recent news stories including a new turn in the WeWork saga, and how robots may not take our jobs, but they may make us work harder; before we take an interesting spin on this week's student questions.

This week on the learnsignal ACCA student podcast, Conor tests Alan to see can he match the most interesting comments from the examiner's reports to the subjects they came from. We also look at recent news stories including the fall from grace for the shared workspace giant seeking IPO and why fruit and vegetables are rotting in the UK, before getting to this week's student questions.

This week on the learnsignal podcast, we talk about managing nerves ahead of results and how it's important to stay focused on the things in your control.We also look at news stories including the European country pushing facial recognition on its citizens and the city using skiing to help sustainability, before getting to this week's questions.

This week on the learnsignal ACCA podcast, we talk about what worked well in our own study and if we practiced what we now preach when sitting exams.We also talk about recent news stories including how long hours on a flight could become a thing of the past and the online companies coming under fire for their advertising tricks, before getting to this week's student questions.

This week on the show we look at the feedback from your fellow students on the resources they found most useful in the last sitting and the value of studying now for the next. We also look at recent news stories including the controversial bonus scheme of one airline CEO and how a young climate activist trumped the US president.

This week on the learnsignal podcast we're talking about why you should enjoy studying, as hard as that may sound, and what you need to keep in mind each week you sit down to do your work.We also look at recent news stories including the reason why heavier levies may be placed on shorter flights and the huge investment one country is making in tech startups, before getting to this week's student questions.

On this week’s learnsignal podcast we look at starting your study for the December exam and how looking after your wellbeing and building resilience early will give you a better chance of passing.

This week on learnsignal's podcast we look at the benefits of reflecting on your last exam sitting to help you going forward, and how starting early can make all the difference come December.We also look at recent news stories including the video sharing giant who plans to end targeted ads on children's videos and the global e-commerce company that's struggling to keep its products safe, before getting to this weeks student questions.

On this week’s show we give last minute advice on what to do before and during your ACCA exam. We discuss some of the issues around the Brazilian rainforest and Johnson & Johnson before addressing a very relevant student question ahead of exam week.

This week on learnsignal's show, we talk about the importance of looking after yourself and staying in the right mindset for the week before exams.We also look at recent news stories including the shared workspace giant who's filed for an IPO and how business leaders are challenging the view that shareholders must come first, before getting to this week's listener questions.

This week on the show we talk about the key findings from webinar week and introduce learnsignal's Crash Camp, a new last-chance offering to try save those late studiers. We also look at recent news stories including how Google is reacting to an anti-trust ruling and how certain countries are scrapping income tax to keep young workers, before getting to this weeks listener questions.

This week on the show we cover everything you need to know about Exam Bootcamp, as well as answering this weeks listener questions. We also look at recent news stories including how the US-China trade war is intensifying and look at the global banks who are cutting their workforces.

In this week's learnsignal podcast, we talk about the importance of taking responsibility for your own learning and how engaged learning can actually mean fewer study hours.We also look at recent news stories including the legal ruling with huge ramifications for the music industry and how a European food delivery company is trying to tackle the global leaders; before answering this week's listener questions.

In this week's learnsignal podcast we look at the key information arising from the Examiner Reports and what students can do to perform better in the next sitting, as well as answering this week's listener questions.We also hear look at recent news stories including the slow down in the global economy and how one car manufacturer is recalling vehicles worldwide.

In this week's learnsignal podcast we talk about your next steps now you have your exam results and how to make sure you pass in September, as well as answering some listener questions.We also look at recent news stories including the new tax being imposed on the internet heavyweights and another data breach fine that's been making headlines.

In this week's learnsignal podcast we talk about what to do when your results come out and the different resources available to you, as well as answering listener questions. We also look at recent news stories including a record breaking data breach fine and how the Women's World Cup has ignited the gender pay gap debate.

In this week's learnsignal podcast we talk about the importance of prioritising your time and how online learning can help maximise your quality study. We also cover some interesting global news such as the economic effect of Europe's recent heatwave and the continuing volatility of the Bitcoin cryptocurrency, as well as answering this week's listener questions.