How to Pass IFRS Certification Exam with 1 Month Left?

By IIC Lakshya

21 Nov 2025

How to Pass IFRS Certification Exam with 1 Month Left?

One month to prepare facing the IFRS certification exam? This is the crucial stage regardless of whether you are completing IFRS admission requirements or you have just joined your diploma in IFRS course. There is nothing to panic about-with a good study plan, good resources and everyday discipline, you can do your best to pass the exam as your availability of time is only 30 days.

Before jumping on the blog, take a quick look at this video explaining Financial Discipline and get a step ahead in your preparation journey!

Key Steps to Pass IFRS Certification Exam in a Month

Learn the IFRS Exam Structure.

It is important to explain how your exam is designed before you start content. The IFRS qualification particularly the ACCA Diploma in IFRS examines both your knowledge of over 30 accounting standards and their practical use in financial statements.

Examination involves: case studies, questions, calculations, written questions and real-life situations.
Passing mark: Typically 50%.

Prepare Your Study Materials.

Go back to the formal syllabus of your IFRS course, you can find it in ACCA, major schools or examination websites. Access suggested study books, revision books, past questionnaires, brief notes and good online video recordings.

Get the exam blueprint of the diploma in IFRS and indicate the topics through marking by weightage. In case it is the first time, make sure that you are registered to study IFRS, understand your slot in the exams, format (online or offline) and your ID.

Four-Week IFRS Study Plan

Week 1: Vision and Preparing Your Essentials.

Devote this week to:

Whole syllabus of IFRS reading and examination trends.
Giving special emphasis on heavy-weight standards: IFRS 9 (Financial Instruments), IFRS 10 (Consolidation), IFRS 15 (Revenue), IFRS 16 (Leases), IAS 1 (Presentation) and IAS 36 (Impairment).
Write notes and flash cards in summaries and write down tricky formulas, definitions and exceptions.

Week 2: Intelligent Practice and Radical Revision.

Practice each and every critical standard and answer 15-20 MCQs and case-based questions each day.

Make similar standards such as IAS 12 (Taxes) and IFRS 13 (Fair Value Measurement) similar.
Visual explanations are presented in the watch short IFRS course videos.
Check common errors and clear up confusion with the help of a community group or study groups.

Week 3: Simulated Exams and Correction of Styles.

Practice, timed practice simulated conditions of a diploma in IFRS. Concentrate on quickness, precise data and interpretation of the question. Assess your achievements: why have you failed a mark? Was it a calculation, interpretation or presentation problem?

Revise your revision sheets and correct the areas of weakness, particularly those on the official answer keys or on the reports of the examiner.

Week 4: Stress Test and Ultimatum.

Amend summary notes and flashcards on all IFRS standards that are tested.
Put in another full-length mock exam three days before the exam date.
Make a list of what you need to study the night before exam: calculators, stationery, ID proof, admission document, snacks and your mentality.
Deacons rest best, studying last minute is no good business.

Last-Minute IFRS Exam Tips

In the Spotlight: It is not only about definitions when it comes to IFRS exams, unlike the first two parts of the study, IFRS tests involve scenario-based questions and more so, intense calculations. Exercise at composing short answers in a structured form.

Time Management: The time per mark should not take more than one minute during the exam. In case of stalemate, proceed and come back to it.
Active Recall: Can be taught to another person or can be summarised through the mouth; this enables weak areas to be identified at once.
Group Discussions: When you are enrolled in an accelerated IFRS course or workshop, you must attend revision classes and clear up any remaining uncertainties.
Technical Prep: In the case of online exams, make sure to verify system specifications and that the internet is reliable.

Post IFRS Exam Strategy

Review and analyze: After examinations, engage yourself in serene reflection over your responses. Chill -Just wait the official outcomes and key.
Next Steps: The completion of the diploma in IFRS will lead to the opening of international financial job opportunities, compliance, advisory, and top-level accounting.