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How much time do you require to study for your DIPIFR exam
How much time do you require to study for ACCA DIPIFRΒ
Does a person need a full hour to eat lunch? No one ever said passing the exam was going to be easy, and certainly, no one ever pretended that you could prepare without sacrificing something that you enjoy. Make the commitment to pass; find the time in your schedule to study. Where can you find the time?
Key insights
How long does it take to prepare for IFRS?
It takes an average of 175 hours to prepare for the ACCA DipIFR exam. The only miracle to clear the exam is not coaching but TIME.
It takes about three weeks of constantly doing something to make it a habit. If you set your alarm to wake up forty-five minutes earlier to study before you go to work, you could form a morning study habit in a very short time. Five, forty-five-minute morning sessions each week gives you a total of almost four hours of study time a week.
The below table presents a suggested study plan.
| Study time | Minutes of study per day | Total study time per week |
| In the morning, before you go to work | 30Β minutes, 5 days per week | Β 2.50 hours |
| Lunch break | 15 minutes, 5 days per week | 1.50 hours |
| Evening time after work | 30 minuted, 4 nights per week | 2.00 hours |
| Weekends | 4Β hoursΒ | 8Β hours |
| Total per week | 14 hours per week |
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If you have 3 months to go before the exam, which is roughly 14 weeks, this will give you a study time of approx 175 hours. We believe you should set aside close to 50 to 75 Β hours for practicing past papers or the BPP practice and revision kit.
Hear Mukund on how he set aside time to pass the exams
Organized people who deliberately make time to study can easily find twelveΒ hours per week outside of work to study. Notice that Friday is a light day, with no studying during lunch or in the evening. Adjust the plan to fit your life. For example, if you make the decision to play a hobby, you might give up a weeknight and study for three hours on three evenings instead of two hours for four nights. If you must attend a family event on Sunday, add three hours of study time to Saturday so as to free up the entire day on Sunday, or exchange Sunday study time with Friday evening. Sticking to the plan requires flexibility. However, just spending time looking at the material while you tick off the minutes spent is not going to help you.
Study Real
Real studying means that you are using the time to learn topics, not just wasting time staring at your studyΒ manuals. Real studying means you will spend about 25% of your study time reading and about 75% of your study time doing. Whatever you do, donβt confuse staring at the material with actively studying to learn the material.
It is easy to determine if you have wasted study time or used your time wisely to learn and retain information. Simply try to answer the sample questions. Use our quiz banks to calibrate your knowledge, or try to work some questions in the BPP practice and revision kit. If you can answer the questions correctly, you will know that you learned the material. If you are unable to answer the questions correctly, youβve wasted time.
Can the study time vary?
How much time should a candidate study? The answer depends on a number of factors.
- How much time do you have before your scheduled exam date?If there are five months, you donβt need to study as much each day as you would if there were only three monthsΒ left.
- How much do you know?If you recently completed your CA and have the practice of writing exams, you probably know a great deal. You are current and need to study less than the person who has been out of CAΒ for five to ten years.
- How quickly do you absorb technical material?
- How current are you in a particular area?
- What activities do you perform on your job that may help you learn an area?If you work in an audit firm or work in a role that actively uses IFRS, you will be well versed in this area and will require less study time. With work experience, should be a section that you will feel confident taking with less study time.
It is impossible to say exactly how much time a person must study. The schedule of twenty-one hours per week is about the average time a person can carve out of a very busy weekly schedule.
Keep in mind that if you attend a tuition course, the hours you spend at the course should count as study time. The basic rule is to study as much as you can to learn what you need to learn. Donβt let time be the driving force. When preparing your study plan, let the number of topics you must learn, and review be the driving force.
To summarize
Quality study time does pay off. Spending all of your spare time studying is not a lifestyle that you want to keep up forever. The good news is there is no need to execute this study schedule forever.
Take one exam topicΒ at a time. Study hard, sit for a section, and then take a short break. Reward yourself with a minivacation from the rigors of study.Β Personalize your study plan to fit your background, your strengths, and your weaknesses.
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FAQs
Can I do Diploma in IFRS without a CA or CPA?
Yes, a chartered qualification is not mandatory. If you hold a relevant degree (such as B.Com or MBA Finance) and can demonstrate at least 2 years of relevant accounting or audit experience, or if you have 3+ years of such experience without a degree, you can typically meet eligibility requirements.
What is the pass mark for DipIFR?
The pass mark is 50, which means candidates need at least 50 out of 100 to pass the exam. Since all four questions are compulsory, time management and balanced attempt across the full paper matter as much as technical accuracy.
How many times can I attempt the DipIFR exam?
There is no fixed cap on the number of attempts. Candidates can re-book the exam in subsequent June or December sessions, although each attempt requires a fresh exam fee and renewed preparation plan.
Do I need to renew the Diploma in IFRS certificate?
DipIFR itself is a lifetime diploma; there is no annual renewal fee for the certificate. However, professionals who are also ACCA members or members of other institutes still need to comply with their ongoing CPD obligations to keep membership in good standing.
Can I get a job abroad with Diploma in IFRS?
DipIFR alone does not guarantee relocation, but it strengthens applications for IFRS-focused roles in regions like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and the UK. Community anecdotes show that Indian candidates with DipIFR often experience more interview calls for overseas or global reporting roles, especially when they also have CA, CPA, or similar core qualifications
What is the difference between ACCA DipIFR and full ACCA qualification?
ACCA DipIFR is a standalone specialist qualification focused solely on IFRS application and can be completed in 3-6 months with a single exam. The full ACCA qualification requires 13 exams across multiple levels (Knowledge, Skills, Strategic) and typically takes 2-4 years to complete. DipIFR is ideal for qualified professionals (CAs, CPAs, CMAs) who need IFRS expertise quickly without committing to a full chartered pathway. Full ACCA is designed for those building an accounting career from scratch and offers broader coverage including audit, tax, management accounting, and financial reporting.
Is Diploma in IFRS better than CMA for Indian professionals?
The choice depends on your career goals. Diploma in IFRS is better if you work in financial reporting, statutory audit, group consolidation, or plan to join Big 4 firms and MNCs requiring IFRS/Ind AS expertise. CMA (Cost and Management Accountant) is better for roles in cost accounting, manufacturing, budgeting, and financial planning & analysis (FP&A). For cross-border reporting and international mobility, DipIFR has stronger global recognition. Many professionals pursuing controller or CFO roles combine both qualifications. Consider your current role and 3-5 year career target before choosing.
Is Eduyush.com an ACCA RLP?
Yes. Eduyush (Yush Consultants) is anACCA Registered Learning Partnerfor DipIFR online classes. Verify our RLP status on ACCA's official directory β
The plan has been made very clear and so how to start with. Thanks for motivating and sharing great deal of plans.
Great motivational lines with clear plans. Thank you Team :)
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