00:00 - Introduction
Welcome and introduction to the video – Why this video is essential for ACCA AFM 2025 exam takers.

00:15 - Why This Video Matters
Explanation of AFM pass rates (30-40%) and how the tips provided can help you avoid being part of the 60% who fail.

00:52 - Tip 1: Focus on Predictable Topics

Key topics that account for 70% of the AFM syllabus.
Breakdown of Advanced Investment Appraisal, Risk Management, and Business Valuation.
Overview of NPV, IRR, MIRR, Real Options, and WACC.
01:50 - Toughest AFM Topics (Interactive Segment)
Discussion on difficult topics: Swaps, Futures, VAR, and Real Options.
Encouragement to reflect on personal weak areas.

02:30 - Exam Variants and Coverage
Insights into how AFM exams have two variants – Importance of covering all major areas.

03:10 - Key Areas Students Struggle With
Focus on swaps and risk-adjusted WACC – Critical for business valuation and financial risk.

03:41 - Tip 2: Mock Exam Practice

Importance of practicing ACCA mock exams 3 weeks before the actual exam.
Real student experiences highlighting similar mock-to-exam questions.
04:29 - Tip 3: Hidden Marks (Professional Marks)

Breakdown of professional marks (20 marks) in AFM.
Focus on estimating figures and evaluation techniques for Part A and Part B questions.
05:55 - Key Models and Assumptions

Models to master: Black-Scholes Option Pricing, IRR, M&M Theory, and CAPM.
How professional marks can be hidden in assumption-related questions.
06:34 - How to Secure Extra Marks (A&E Technique)

How to gain two marks with one sentence by combining technical and professional insights.
07:05 - Course Offering and Call to Action

Overview of the Platinum Question Pack and how it streamlines AFM preparation.
Call to like, share, subscribe, and leave questions in the comments for additional support.

Three key tips are:
Tip 1: 70% of the AFM exam is predictable, with topics like international investment appraisal, Risk management and Business Valuation, in the 2025 exam.
Tip 2: AFM mock exam from ACCA - released three weeks before the exam, must practice it, with similar questions coming up.
Tip 3: Get the hidden marks. There are 20 professional marks in this exam, making sure you will comment on your calculation result to get 1 analysis and evaluation mark, and commenting on the disadvantages of the model - but please only answer what examiner requires.

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