What 750 Hours of Accounting Tutoring Taught Me About Student Success
After teaching for over 5 years in UK, I have completed recently 750 dedicated tutoring hours and worked with more than 100 students across CIMA, ACCA, ACA, AAT, Bachelor’s, and A-Level Accounting, I’ve learned something powerful – success in Accounting exams isn’t just about intelligence or hard work.
It’s about mindset, consistency, and strategy.
Here’s what 750 hours of tutoring has taught me about what truly makes students succeed — and how you can apply these lessons to your own studies.
1. Successful Students Study Smart — Not Just Hard
I’ve seen students spend endless hours reading textbooks but still struggle in exams.
Why? Because reading isn’t the same as learning.
The students who pass consistently use active study techniques:
- Practising past papers regularly
- Summarising key concepts in their own words
- Testing themselves instead of just rereading notes
It’s not about how long you study – it’s about how effectively you study.
When I work with my students, I focus on helping them study smarter, using targeted practice and clear exam strategies that deliver results in 8-12 weeks per paper.
2. The Right Materials Make All the Difference
There are so many books, notes, and online resources available — and that’s part of the problem.
Many students waste valuable time jumping between different materials, never mastering one.
The most successful students pick one trusted source and stick to it.
For CIMA, ACCA, ACA, and AAT, I help my students choose the right mix of Kaplan or BPP materials, supplemented with question practice and mock exams that mirror the real exam environment.
When your study materials match your learning goals, every hour you study counts.
3. Confidence Grows With Consistency
After 750 hours of tutoring, one thing is crystal clear: confidence doesn’t come from passing exams — it comes from consistent efforts before the exam.
Even 30 minutes of focused study each day compounds over time.
The students who stay consistent — even when life gets busy — are the ones who walk into exams calm, confident, and prepared.
I help my students create realistic study plans that fit their lifestyle, so they can stay consistent without burnout.
4. Most Students Don’t Struggle With Accounting — They Struggle With Overwhelm
Accounting itself isn’t the biggest challenge — it’s the feeling of being lost about where to start, what to study, or how to prepare effectively.
That’s why having guidance matters.
In my 750+ hours of tutoring, I’ve found that students make huge progress once we break things down into small, manageable steps.
Once they stop feeling overwhelmed, they start enjoying learning again and results follow naturally.
5. Exam Technique Is as Important as Knowledge
You can understand Accounting Concepts perfectly and still fail if you don’t know how to apply them under exam pressure situation.
The best students master exam techniques early – how to interpret questions, manage time, and structure answers.
During tutoring sessions, I train students to think like examiners and avoid common pitfalls that cost easy marks.
That’s often the difference between a 48% and a 65%.
6. Every Student Can Bounce Back From Failure
I’ve taught many students who came to me after failing one or more exams — feeling demotivated and doubting themselves.
But with the right plan and consistent support, they’ve gone on to not only pass but excel in their exams.
Failure is never final; it’s feedback and an opportunity to improve.
What matters is how you respond.
I help students rebuild confidence, correct their mistakes, and walk into their next exam ready to win.
Final Thoughts
After 750 hours of tutoring, here’s what I know for sure:
Every student can succeed with the right Strategy, Support, and Mindset.
You don’t have to study for endless hours or go through it alone.
You just need the right plan — and someone to guide you in the journey.
If you’re preparing for CIMA, ACCA, ACA, AAT, Bachelor’s, or A-Level Accounting and want to pass your next exam within 8–12 weeks, I can help.
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About the Author
Nitisha Burnwal is a Qualified Chartered Accountant and a CIMA Professional. She is a Specialist Accounting Coach with over 15 years of experience in Finance & Accounting, including roles at EY and HSBC. She provides expert Accounting coaching across a range of Professional Qualifications/Academic studies ACCA, CIMA, ACA, AAT, Bachelor’s Degree and A-Level. She has 5+ years of tutoring experience in the UK. She has delivered 750+ dedicated hours of tutoring. She has successfully coached 100+ happy students.
She is helping students build strong foundations in Accounting, pass exams with confidence, and succeed both academically and professionally. She is also helping working professionals to pass various Accounting exams of CIMA, ACCA, AAT and ACA, and move on to the next level towards achieving the qualification.