Let me start by saying this book is NOT for beginners. If you're looking for flawless, step-by-step solutions, you might want to double-check with other resources. I used this as a supplementary tool during my CAPE prep, and here's the real deal:
The Good: When you already understand the concepts, these model answers are gold for spotting different approaches to problems. The 7-year range helped me identify recurring question patterns that actually showed up in my exam. I’d solve a question myself first, then compare – that’s where this shines.
The Bad: Found several head-scratching moments! Like other reviewers mentioned, there are outright errors (especially in calculations) and the missing 2019 Unit 2 Paper 2 Part D is frustrating when you’re mid-study session. I kept a red pen handy to make corrections in the margins.
Pro Tip: Use this alongside past paper marking schemes from your teachers. The book’s explanations sometimes skip logical steps that examiners actually look for. I caught myself almost memorizing incorrect formats until cross-referencing.
Final Verdict: 3/5 stars – helpful but flawed. Only buy if you’re confident enough in accounting to spot its mistakes, otherwise it might do more harm than good.