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Tips While Solving a Strategic Choices Question
Accounting & Finance Concepts

Tips While Solving a Strategic Choices Question

Some important tips to solve strategic choice questions and best approach to get answers

Evita Veigas
23 Feb 2023
3 min read
Acing the AAT Exams: The Ultimate Guide to Successful Studying!
AAT
Study & Exam Technique

Acing the AAT Exams: The Ultimate Guide to Successful Studying!

To gain recognition for their skills and qualifications, thousands of accounting technicians take the AAT exams every year.

Philip Meagher
31 Jan 2023
6 min read
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) With Examples
Accounting & Finance Concepts

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) With Examples

Learn about Gross Domestic Product and how it’s used to track a country’s economic growth and health, with real-world examples.

Philip Meagher
21 Jan 2023
4 min read

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Deciding which ACCA Exam to Take First: Financial Reporting or Audit and Assurance
ACCA
Study & Exam Technique

Deciding which ACCA Exam to Take First: Financial Reporting or Audit and Assurance

Introduction In this blog post, we will compare two ACCA exams, Financial Reporting (FR) and Audit and Assurance (AA), and help you decide which one to take first. ACCA, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, is a globally recognized professional accounting qualification. Choosing the right exam to start with is an important step in your […]

Philip Meagher
20 Jan 2023
4 min read
ACCA Exam Booking: A Step-by-Step Guide and Tips for Success
ACCA
Study & Exam Technique

ACCA Exam Booking: A Step-by-Step Guide and Tips for Success

Introduction The ACCA is a globally recognized professional accounting qualification and in this post, we are going to discuss acca exam booking. By taking and passing the ACCA exams, you can become a fully qualified chartered accountant and open up a world of career opportunities in the accounting and finance sector. One of the first […]

Philip Meagher
20 Jan 2023
3 min read
Logic Testing in MS Excel
Tech & Tools in Finance

Logic Testing in MS Excel

One of the most often utilised features in Logic Testing in MS Excel. The IF function is typically mentioned when we talk about logic testing.

Ozair Siddiqui
20 Jan 2023
3 min read

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Audit Methodology in a Nutshell
Industry News & Regulation

Audit Methodology in a Nutshell

Mastering the Art of Audit: A Guide to Effective Audit Methodology

Ozair Siddiqui
20 Jan 2023
1 min read
Locking Cell References in MS Excel
Tech & Tools in Finance

Locking Cell References in MS Excel

Unlock the Full Potential of MS Excel: Learn How to Lock Cell References for Accurate and Efficient Data Analysis

Ozair Siddiqui
20 Jan 2023
3 min read
Islamic Law of Business Contracts and Transactions
Risk & Quantitative Finance

Islamic Law of Business Contracts and Transactions

Islamic Law of Business Contracts and Transactions grounded in Shariah provides a framework ensuring fairness. It promotes transparency and ethical behavior in business dealings. Here we delve into major conditions that must be met. For contracts to be considered valid under Shariah these conditions ensure that contracts align with Islamic principles. They maintain integrity of […]

Ozair Siddiqui
20 Jan 2023
5 min read
Types of Contracts in Islamic Law
Risk & Quantitative Finance

Types of Contracts in Islamic Law

Shariah classifies contracts into three main types. Let’s have a look at different types of Contracts in Islamic Law. 1. Contracts Resulting In A Permanent Transfer Of Ownership These are the contracts that result in a permanent transfer of ownership of the subject matter of the contract. For example, a regular sale (or bai) of […]

Ozair Siddiqui
20 Jan 2023
2 min read
How does Islamic finance work?
Risk & Quantitative Finance

How does Islamic finance work?

If we examine the objectives of Shariah, we can extract a common theme from them, which is the removal of Zulm or injustice from society. We do this by requiring that all financing complies with Shariah law, for example, ensuring that the institutions are dealing with financial products that do not contain any of the […]

Ozair Siddiqui
20 Jan 2023
2 min read
Major Prohibitions in Islamic Finance
Risk & Quantitative Finance

Major Prohibitions in Islamic Finance

Why are the Major Prohibitions Important? The general Shariah principle used for transactions is that ‘everything is permitted unless specifically prohibited by Shariah’. This means that under Shariah guidelines, we can do anything, as long as it is not prohibited. Therefore, understanding the Major Prohibitions in Islamic Finance under Shariah for business transactions and contracts is […]

Ozair Siddiqui
20 Jan 2023
4 min read
The Rationale for Islamic Finance
Risk & Quantitative Finance

The Rationale for Islamic Finance

What is Islamic Finance? Islamic finance represents a distinct approach to managing investing and distributing money by adhering to Islamic principles or guidelines collectively referred to as Shariah. To understand Islamic finance it’s crucial to first grasp the underlying objectives of the system it operates within. These objectives were identified by a prominent Muslim scholar […]

Ozair Siddiqui
20 Jan 2023
5 min read

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