How can Live Online help make studying ACCA more manageable?

Studying ACCA alongside work and family commitments can be challenging. Choosing a study method that fits around your lifestyle can make a real difference to how manageable your studies feel.

For Peter Criddle, Kaplan's Live Online study method provided the flexibility he needed to balance a full-time job, family life and his ACCA qualification.

At a glance: How Live Online helped Peter

• Study from home or the office, with no need to travel to a classroom.
• Save commuting time and spend more time with family.
• Join live, tutor-led classes from wherever suited his schedule.
• Access online study resources quickly and easily.
• Follow a structured learning programme while fitting study around work.

Here's how Peter's experience helped him succeed.

Why did Peter choose Kaplan?

Peter originally began studying with another tuition provider before moving to Kaplan during the Professional level of his ACCA qualification.

"I heard great things about Kaplan. Whenever I turned up to exams, I'd see all the students holding Kaplan pocket revision guides, so I started asking around and people had very positive things to say.

"When I went on the website and saw how much easier it was to book a course, my mind was made up."

Peter's decision was based on Kaplan's reputation among fellow students and the straightforward booking process, giving him confidence that he'd chosen the right tuition provider.

How did Live Online help Peter balance work, study and family life?

Like many ACCA students, Peter was balancing several priorities at once. He worked full time and, during his studies, he and his partner welcomed their second child.

Although his employer provided study leave around exams, finding enough time to study was still a challenge.

For Peter, one of the biggest advantages of Live Online was removing the need to travel to classes.

"Studying through Live Online was so much better for me than having to go to a classroom.

It meant that I could stay in the office, or go home and study, and it meant I could spend less time commuting and more time with my family."

Being able to join classes from wherever suited him meant he could fit studying around work while making the most of the time he had with his family.

What was Peter's experience of studying with Live Online?

Peter found the platform simple to use and appreciated being able to focus on learning without worrying about the technology.

"Kaplan's Live Online platform is reliable, everything works, and everything is useful. Really, that's all students need."

Having live tutor support, a structured timetable and the flexibility to study from almost anywhere helped make studying feel more manageable.

How can you make Live Online even more effective?

Having completed ACCA while working full time and raising a young family, Peter has some practical advice for other students.

1. Choose a regular place to study

Peter found that using his office as a dedicated study space helped him concentrate and separate study time from home life.

Whether it's your workplace, a home office or a quiet library, having a consistent place to study can help you build a productive routine.

2. Spread your studying across the course

Rather than leaving revision until the last minute, study consistently throughout your course.

Breaking your learning into manageable chunks can help you stay on track and avoid unnecessary pressure as exams approach.

3. Make the most of your online resources

Peter admits he didn't use Kaplan's online resources straight away, but once he did, they quickly became one of his most valuable study tools.

"My Tax textbook is 1,200 pages long, so it's really hard to find information. Kaplan's online materials saved me so much time, and they were so useful for my exam."

Using digital resources alongside your tuition can make it easier to find information and revise more efficiently.

4. Plan ahead for revision

Peter recommends protecting your study time during the final weeks before your exams.

Having a clear revision plan can help you stay focused and make the most of your preparation time.

How did ACCA help Peter's career?

Completing ACCA didn't just give Peter a professional qualification—it also opened up new career opportunities.

"Thanks to ACCA, I'm now able to interview for a new role, and that will bring with it more money and added flexibility in terms of working hours."

For Peter, the sacrifices made during his studies were worthwhile because they created opportunities for greater career progression and a better work-life balance in the future.

Is Live Online the right study method for you?

If you're balancing work, family or other commitments, Live Online combines the flexibility of studying from home or the office with the structure of scheduled, tutor-led classes.

You'll still benefit from expert tutors, live interaction, comprehensive online resources and the support you need to stay on track - without the need to travel to a classroom.

Ready to study with Live Online?

If you're looking for a flexible way to study ACCA, Kaplan's Live Online courses are designed to fit around your work and personal commitments while giving you the structure and support of live, tutor-led teaching.

Explore our Live Online courses to find out more, or experience the platform for yourself with our free five-day trial before you enrol.