1. Make full use of the reading time
Most of the examination bodies like CBSE and ICSE provide a reading time of 15 minutes before the exam begins. Before reading the question paper you should already know which questions carry the maximum marks and how has the paper been divided into sections. You should understand that you will get this time only once and you have to utilize this time to the fullest. Read all questions twice and very carefully. Everyone has their own preference of the type of questions they want to begin with. You should begin with the questions which you are most confident about because their is no “one way” of attempting the accountancy exam.
2. Writing answers and Presentation
One simple trick for best presentation is : Write your exam in a way that you would also like to read. Make it easy for the examiner to go through your exam. Keep it simple and clean. Use Legit Stencils to ace all your accounting formats. Some questions will have some parts to it, you need to make sure that you attempt all those question in a serial order and leave space if you are not sure about the answer and attempt it later. Remember to label all answers and try leaving 2-3 lines in between all answers.
3. Rough Work and Working Notes
Working notes are required in all practical questions and carry marks. Don’t try to fake working notes, keep them as natural as possible. All the rough work should be done on a separate sheet. Do not draw a margin on the side because formats take a lot of space.
4. Formats
Accounting is all about formats. Even though no one makes formats in real life these days but it is a requirement in our education system because you actually get to learn the whole process by hand. It’s always good if your foundation is strong. Remember to always use pencils while making all your formats no matter how lazy you feel. Never forget to write details like Dr. for Debit, Cr. for Credit , Date, Particulars, amount and all the headings for Financial statements because the little things matter the most and will make your answer complete.
5. Balance sheet and HOTS
Higher Order Thinking Skills have been introduced very recently and should be answered with great care. Just understand that they are not out of the syllabus and you just have to apply yourselves a little more.