Work with other students in class. It makes your life much easier if you work together. Find someone who has had the class before to give you pointers. Study concepts rather than specific problems or journal entries. Learn to understand the material, not just memorize it.
People get tense especially when projects are due.
Learn how to do essay accounting questions. There are many times you have to turn in typed projects. You will need to turn in some papers in BA 319 from BA 317. It might be a good idea if you keep your files for future reference. Purchase the study guides if you think it is necessary.