ACCA APC Student Handbook

June2014

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Welcome .................................................................................................. 3 ACCA programme Details ............................................................................ 5 Tutor Profile ................................................................................................ 8 ACCA Course Package ............................................................................... 11 Live online Course timetable(Super package) ........................................... 12 ACCA information ...................................................................................... 16 Overview of ACCA................................................................................... 16 ACCA Exams: ............................................................................................. 17 ACCA Syllabus ........................................................................................ 17 Registration with ACCA / Exemptions .................................................... 18 Exam Entry Deadlines for June2014: ...................................................... 19 Exam Regulations................................................................................... 20 Exam Dates June2014: ........................................................................... 21 ACCA PEM&PER ......................................................................................... 22 Institution Information ............................................................................. 23 ACCA Contact Information Guide ............................................................ 23 APC contact Information Guide Gold learning Provider..................... 23

Content

OBU Brochure----------------------------------Page26-Page30

Introduction:........................................................................................... 26 What you must do: .................................................................................. 27 Study package......................................................................................... 29 Course Process: ...................................................................................... 30 Project Mentor ........................................................................................ 31 APC Online Mentor .................................................................................. 32

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Welcome
We are

GOLD LEARNING PROVIDER

granted by ACCA.

You can find A.P.C (accounting practise center) listed onto ACCA tuition provider directory: (search for accounting practise center in the following link) https://portal.accaglobal.com/tpweb/faces/page/public/tuitionprovider/searchtp/XXTPQuickSearchVO1 Table.jspx

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The Accounting Practice Center would like to welcome you to our online ACCA platform. No matter where you are in the world and no matter how busy you are, we can help you prepare for your ACCA online. Our platform is designed to provide you with all the resources needed so you can study and excel even while maintaining a hectic lifestyle. We understand that the reason why people opt for online study sessions and courses is to save time. Hence, our online program revolves around the mission to help you succeed in the minimum amount of time required. For that we bring to the table all the tools which can help us help you. Our tools and techniques for studying are meant to allow you to maintain your own pace. Our purpose is not to rush you, but to help you maximize your potential ability and speed in studying for a successful ACCA. We offer not only our professional services and tutors but also an online community in the form of our forum so you may interact with your peers and tutors. You can get all the benefits of a classroom full of fellow students and capable tutors without having to waste time like you would in real life. For any queries with regards to the course pack, feel free to contact us without any hesitation. We will do our best to assist you as best as possible. Wishing you the Best of Luck and every success with your studies. APC, Accounting for your future.

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ACCA programme Details

Features of ACCA Program: Our ACCA Program has certain features which give it an exceptional edge and the ability to help you succeed in a relatively short duration. Some of these features include, but are not limited to: E-learning Platform: The ACCA program is taught via our E-learning platform. The E-learning platform will give you access to all the papers you are studying within the current examination intake. You can register on our much hassle. The login disclosed to anyone else. using the account, it will course department. website and login to study ACCA papers online without details are private and confidential and should not be Should we find that someone else, rather than yourself is be blocked immediately and an inquiry forwarded to the

Study support videos and syllabus mapping As soon as you join our E-learning platform and gain access to your respective course page, we advise you to take a look at the induction videos presented by our Tutor. These videos will explain the fundamentals of online studying and will give you a feel for the paper you are about to study. These professionally created videos are meant to help you in every way. http://www.accaapc.com/acca-study-videos.asp?id=6 Study materials This section will contain all the study material posted by our capable tutors. It is highly advised and in fact expected that you regularly check this section for updates to see new and latest study materials. Pre-recorded video lectures These pre-recorded video lectures are provided by our award winning tutors. Our tutors use a step by step approach to lecture different topics. You can see sample course here: http://www.accaapc.com/acca-study-videos.asp?id=6

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These lectures would go through the whole ACCA syllabus with lots of practice questions solved in them to give their knowledge a new level of depth and give you a much richer learning experience.
Global Live Online Tuition and Revision Sessions The core of the entire online program is based on Live online tuition and revision session. The program includes four live, global online tuition sessions and fourteen hours of live, online revisions. All sessions are spread evenly on a weekly basis throughout the course duration. These live sessions are in essence the traditional class room on a virtual platform. These sessions simply simulate an average classroom but with some very well above average, sophisticated software and extremely proficient tutors. The tutors using these resources are able to present and explain just like in an actual classroom. Since this is a live session, students have the liberty of ask their tutors whatever they require to know, just like in an actual classroom. This allows students to get all the help they require. Recordings for the sessions are available on the E-learning platform 24 hours after completion of a live class. Study notes Our study notes are designed and written by ACCA lecturers and are readily available to you via the E-learning platform. These notes are meant to complement and coordinate with what you learn though pre-recorded videos or the live sessions. Uniformity in all platforms on what you are learning leads to stronger and better results Dedicated tutor support During your study you may have different questions and you can email our specialist tutors directly and get answered easily. We promise we would answer any academic questions within 24hours. Mock Exam The Mock Exam is undoubtedly a great way to build up confidence and prepare for the real exam. Our Mock Exams will be marked by the academics that will in turn provide valuable feedback to you. This way you can see what youre doing right and where your knowledge needs reinforcement. For more information please refer to your course platform. Page 6 www.accaapc.com

Discussion Forums Forums are designed to help fellow students gather in one place and discuss their experiences, learning and bond with each other. Forums are not just meant for social purposes. Our forums can be used by Students to discuss with fellow students and mentors about the issues or difficulties regarding the course (not technical issues). Mentors aim to respond to any query within 48 hours so dont be afraid of being ignored and make good use of the forums and the knowledge and experience of other people studying ACCA. Pass Guarantee Usually our professional and solid course is enough to get people across the ACCA line in the blink of an eye. However if for some reason you do not pass, our Pass = Guarantee allows you continued access to study materials. Terms and conditions of enrolment, including refund and deferment policies. Please refer to the website to view the terms and conditions: http://www.accaapc.com/ipage.asp?id=13

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Tutor Profile
Alan Lewin Experienced tutor, examiner for professional exams Alan qualified as a chartered accountant in 1982 with Touche Ross (now Deloitte) in Leicester. Alan left accountancy practice in 1985 to start a career in lecturing and then consultancy with more than 28years experience. Alan now specialises in writing and teaching the subjects of auditing, corporate governance and management theories. He also has examination experience with CIMA where he was chief examiner for 10 years and more recently ACCA where he was F8 Audit and Assurance examiner for 5 years. Alan is responsible for last minute revision for June2014 at APC for paper F8, P1, P3, P5 and P7. Steve Harris ACCA Live Online course DirectorSenior Tutor, mentor for OBU. Steve began his career as an auditor and now he works as a finance director in a HK company and also dedicates himself into education. As an ACCA qualified accountant Steve brings his specialist knowledge in accounting and auditing. Steve has a comprehensive understanding of how the business world would work and In his class he will use lots of real life examples to try to help students come across lots of complicated areas during their study. Steve is currently in charge of Live online course program and he is currently teaching almost all of the ACCA papers.

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Kieran Maguire, senior tutor, qualified accountant, previous accounting body examiner, expert in accounting and finance Kieran has been teaching ACCA P2 (and its predecessors) since 1989. He is a chartered accountant who has also a wealth of experience lecturing financial and corporate reporting to students, accountants, lawyers, bankers and business owners, in the UK, USA, Russia, Caribbean, Europe and beyond. He won the PQ Magazine Finance Lecturer of the Year award in 2010, as well as many other teaching and lecturing awards. Kieran has been regularly interviewed by the BBC, The Financial Times, The Sunday Times, The Guardian, The Independent, and Stanford University, as well as many local media outlets for his knowledge of financial issues and ability to make complex topics understandable. Kieran has also been an examiner for professional accounting exams, and applies his knowledge in lectures, focussing on techniques, topics and presentation which maximise your marks in exams. Kieran is responsible for last minute revision for F7 & P2 for june2014 ACCA exam. Alex Yin, ACCA, tutor Alex works as a senior financial analyst in a well-known investment company. Alex specializes in management accounting with particular interest in how to improve the effectiveness of professional exam studies. Alex provides tutor support as well as live online tutoring for students exclusively at APC for management accounting papers.

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John He,

Qualified lawyertutor

John works as a lawyer in the real practise and his dedication and enthusiasm have made his a favourite amongst law students. John is currently teaching ACCA F4(Eng) and providing dedicated tutor support to students about law issues exclusively at APC.
Karen Peng, ACCA, tutor

Karen has years of experience in banking industry and currently she is a financial manager in a well known international bank.

Karen is also a prize winner for DEC2012 P7 Advanced Audit and Assurance exam in China mainland.

Karen is now working as an online tutor providing dedicated tutor support to students exclusively at APC for financial accounting and auditing papers.

Sherry Li, ACCA, tutor Sherry graduated from London school of economics. After years of experience working in an international audit firm, Sherry dedicates herself into education and particularly interested in both financial and management accounting. Sherry has her own easy approach to financial reporting and has helped many students pass their ACCA exams. Sherry is currently providing tutor support as well as live online tutoring for students exclusively at APC for accounting and auditing papers.

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ACCA
content

Course Package

Basic package

Super package

Gold Package

Oxford Brookes BSc in Applied Accounting

ACCA HD quality super tuition videos ACCA HD quality super revision videos ACCA Live online tuition(4sessions,2hours each) ACCA Live online revision(14hours, 7 hours each) ACCA Mock exams(with tutor mark) ACCA Tutor support ACCA Electronic study note ACCA Student online forum Pass Guarantee ACCA Final revision mock exam paper ACCA Super Live online session (20-30hours) ACCA Super Live online revision (Super 3 days) Last minute revision[2hours each] [New] ACCA 1V1 Career Advice

ACCA Exam fees(we pay for you!)

ACCA Extra exam techniques demonstration Live online mentoring Price:

79

F1-P3:159 P4-P7: 180

879

Basic: 250 Full: 990

For more information, you can click on the following link: http://www.accaapc.com/acca-study.asp

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Live online Course timetable(Super package)

Timetable for gold package would be agreed between tutor and students.

Live session/revision for F123

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Live session/revision for F4-P7

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*Please Note: This Timetable may be subjected to future changes. Kindly check regularly for any possible updates.

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ACCA information
Overview of ACCA
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) founded in 1904 is the global body for professional accountants. It is a professional accountancy qualification that benefits from global recognition. It is one of the worlds leading and fastest-growing international accountancy organisations. The ACCA qualification is recognised by employers all over the world and equips you to get senior positions in accounting and finance. Becoming qualified allows you to earn an annual salary of up to 60,000. As an ACCA member, you will have access to a global network of the most successful accountants and a range of unique resources. These include free accounting and auditing advice, as well as technical updates. ACCA gives opportunity to gain B.Sc (Hons) in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University The ACCA qualification requires students to complete: Exams: 14 exams (9 of which are eligible for exemption) Experience: Relevant practical experience, with a minimum of 3 years(PER) Ethics: An online professional ethics module. Embedded in the ACCA Qualification are the global accounting education standards set by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC). There is a strong focus on ethics, professional values and governance. These are examined at the highest level in the ACCA Qualification and are a core element of your practical experience requirements.

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ACCA Exams:
ACCA Syllabus
Knowledge F1 Accounting in Business (AB) F2 Management Accounting (MA) F3 Financial Accounting

Skills

F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9

Corporate and Business Law (CL) UK

Performance Management (PM) Taxation (TX) UK Financial Reporting (FR) INT Audit and Assurance (AA) INT Financial Management (FM)

Essentials

P1 GR&E Governance, Risk, Ethics P2 Corporate Reporting (CR) INT P3 Business Analysis (BA) P4 Advanced Financial Management (AFM) P5Advanced Performance Management (APM) P6 Advanced Taxation (ATX) UK P7 Advanced Audit & Assurance (AAA) INT

Options(choose 2 out of 4)

For more detailed information on syllabus please visit ACCA Website http://www.accaglobal.com/en/student/acca-qual-student-journey/qualresource/acca-qualification.html

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Registration with ACCA / Exemptions

All students wishing to register or claim any exemption are advised to consult ACCA website. It is also the responsibility of each student to ensure that he or she: Fulfills the entry requirements for the ACCA qualification, Registers with the ACCA (www.accaglobal.com) prior to any deadline that is relevant to enable entry to chosen examination papers, Pays fees and subscriptions on time.

The number of exemptions you can claim will depend on how closely your previous qualifications match the content of the ACCA syllabus. For example, if you have completed a relevant degree from an ACCA-accredited university, you may be eligible to claim exemption from up to all nine exams within the Fundamentals level. No exemptions are available from the Professional level.
APC advises students to check their starting point and obtain written confirmation of their exemption status from ACCA before embarking on any course of study. Being awarded exemptions assumes students have the knowledge required to progress with their chosen course. It is a students responsibility to ensure that they are completely up-to-date with prior knowledge requirements.

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Exam Entry Deadlines for June2014:

The closing dates for early, standard and late exam entry dates

June exams 8 March 8 April 8 May Early entry (online only) Standard exam entry (online and paper) Late exam entry (online only)

December exams 8 September 8 October 8 November Early entry (online only) Standard exam entry (online and paper) Late exam entry (online only)

You are reminded to make sure that you are registered for your exams in good time. We will register you for the exams only if you have enrolled in the gold package. You can find detailed information about entering an exam (including closing dates and fees) on the ACCA website, by clicking the link below: http://www.accaglobal.com/en/student/Exams/Enter-an-exam.html

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Exam Regulations
All modules need to be taken and preferably passed in chronological order. A maximum of four papers per sitting applies although a variety of modules may be sat. Please note that papers within a module may be sat in any order. The three Essentials papers do not have to be sat together All modules need to be passed within 10 years.

ACCA Qualification fees Exam level Exam entry period June 2014 exam fee(per exam) December 2014 exam fee (per exam)

Knowledge: F1, F2 and F3

Early Standard Late

69 74 225

69 74 225

Skills: F4, F5, F6, F7, F8 and F9

Early Standard Late

87 93 245

87 93 245

Professional: P1, P2 and P3 (and any two from P4, P5, P6 and P7)

Early Standard Late

100 108 259

100 108 259

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Exam Dates June2014:

Monday 2 June

F5 Performance Management P7 Advanced Audit and Assurance

Tuesday 3 June

F6 Taxation P4 Advanced Financial Management

Wednesday 4 June

F7 Financial Reporting

Thursday 5 June

F8 Audit and Assurance P5 Advanced Performance Management

Friday 6 June

F1 Accountant in Business P6 Advanced Taxation F9 Financial Management F4 Corporate and Business Law P3 Business Analysis

Monday 9 June

Tuesday 10 June

F3 Financial Accounting P2 Corporate Reporting

Wednesday 11 June

F2 Management Accounting P1 Governance, Risk and Ethics

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ACCA PEM&PER
To qualify as an ACCA member, you need to finish Exams+PEM+PER. Professional Ethic modules(PEM): Students are required to study and sit an online module in Professional Ethics. It is recommended that it be taken at the same time as P1 because there are lots of overlap between the two.

Practical Experience Requirement(PER): PER is the vital part of the ACCA qualification. It develops trainees professional knowledge and values, ethics and attitudes required to perform their work with professional competence. You must have 3 years relevant practical experience, which can be obtained before, during or after your exams. Trainees record their practical experience using Trainee Development Matrix(TDM) which is the online tool designed for ACCA trainees that you must use to plan and record your workplace achievement of the Practical Experience Requirements (PER). Performance objectives are identified, reviewed and signed off by a work place mentor. ACCA has introduced Annual Return to track the experience you have achieved during the preceding year, which has to be authorised by a work place mentor. More information about PER: www.accaglobal.com/per And this video recorded by APC: [Important!] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIUT6vlLSyU

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Institution Information
ACCA Contact Information Guide
2 Central Quay, 89 Hyde Park Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom, G3 8BW info@accaglobal.com Students Enquiries: students@accaglobal.com Member Enquiries: members@accaglobal.com Tel: +44 (0) 141 582 2000 Fax: +44 (0) 141 582 2222 For more information go to www.accaglobal.com

APC contact Information Guide Gold learning Provider

Room 1003, 10/F, Office Tower Two, Grand Plaza, 625 & 639 Nathan Road, Kowloon, Hongkong Enquiries: billy@accaapc.com / jacky@accaapc.com Tel: +852 30756293 For more information go to www.accaapc.com

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ACCA APC OBU Brochure

Period 28

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Content

OBU Brochure----------------------------------Page26-Page30

Introduction:........................................................................................... 26 What you must do: .................................................................................. 27 Study package......................................................................................... 29 Course Process: ...................................................................................... 30 Project Mentor ........................................................................................ 31 APC Online Mentor .................................................................................. 32

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Introduction:
ACCA/OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY - BSc (Hons)in Applied Accounting

Students studying for their ACCA professional qualification have the opportunity to obtain a degree from Oxford Brookes University, one of the UKs leading modern universities with an international reputation for teaching excellence and innovation as well as strong links with business and industry.

The degree can be obtained during or after studying towards the ACCA qualification.

By gaining the BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting, students will demonstrate that they possess not only the professional skills gained through the successful completion of the ACCA exams but also the graduate skills which are increasingly sought in an ever more competitive employment market. APC now offer an online mentoring service which provides ACCA students with the necessary support to obtain the BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting.

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What you must do:

1. Pass/Exempted from ACCA F1-F6 and Pass F7-F9 not exempted.

2. Language test: either Pass F4 or you have other qualification like Ielts, toefl, BEC etc.

3. Compete PEM(professional Ethics Module)

* Must complete before 31 march 2014 * Complete F1-F9(exempted/pass=completed) * Go to myacca-professional ethics module to complete ethical questions there. * After completion the system will tell you whether you have passed it or not and if not then do the questions all over again. *knowledge required in completing this module is from ACCA P1 Governance, Risk and Ethics. 4. Complete:

1.RAP(Research&Analysis project):maximum words:7,500 2.SLS(Skills and Learning statement) maximum words:2,000 3.Reference(direct quotation) 4.Appendix(eg, Financial statements) 5.PPT(show your findings in a power point)

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5. Pay the fees: about GBP181, this fee may change and would be updated by ACCA.

6. Submission dates: Latest date to complete the Professional Ethics module Earliest submission of RAP online Latest submission of RAP online Oxford Brookes University BSc Examination Board RAP and BSc degree results despatched 31 March 2014 01 May 2014 21 May 2014 September 2014 24 September 2014

7. Submit all your documents via http://www.obusubmissions.co.uk/

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Study package
content OBU tuition videos [About 2-3hours telling you how to finish the entire project] Smart study note Live online mentoring (1session) Pass Gurantee [*if you dont pass then we would provide you free mentoring service in next submission period] Pass Gurantee [*if you dont pass then we would pay the submission fees again for you in next submission period] 1V1 Career Advice Submission fees(pay for you)[GBP181] Price: (unlimited sessions) OBU Basic package OBU Gold package

250

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Course Process:
1. INDUCTION: You will be offered a live online webinar covering what should be prepared for in order to get the degree and how to finish off the entire project. 2. PRE-RECORDED LECTURES: You will be able to access a range of pre-recorded lectures designed to support you throughout your research project. Topics range from selecting a project title, to academic research and presentation skills. 3. ONLINE MENTORING: Your mentor meetings will be conducted online so there is no need to travel. In addition to the mandatory meetings, you will have additional access to your mentor should you require more support. 4. ONLINE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT: You can access all of your learning materials online through APCs study platform. This includes smart study note, pre recorded lectures as well as tutor support. 5. PROJECT GUIDE BOOK: Students will receive an Oxford Brookes University Approved Research and Analysis Project information packages, which includes a list of recommended topics for your report and extensive guidance notes on how to conduct your research.

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Project Mentor
If you wish to submit a Research and Analysis Project (RAP) to Oxford Brookes, you must have a Project Mentor. The

Project Mentor has two different roles: 1. To support your preparation of your RAP by providing advice and feedback to you at appropriate times during your RAP activities;

2. To to Oxford Brookes University that he or she has been your Project Mentor and that your RAP is your own work. Your Project Mentor will certify this and OxfordBrookesUniversitywill check a sample of Project Mentor

You will have online meetings with your Project Mentor. These meetings provide your Project Mentor with the opportunity to guide your RAP work and provide feedback to you. The meetings also provide you with the opportunity to develop your personal skills including questioning, listening and giving a presentation. You will on your graduate skills development in your Skills and Learning Statement

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APC Online Mentor

APC has an online mentor team to guide students through their Research and Analysis Project. Our mentors are qualified accountants or experienced university tutors with extensive practical knowledge. They also have successfully completed an online mentoring course delivered by Oxford Brookes University which is designed to provide mentors with the necessary knowledge and skills to enable them to effectively support mentees in their Research and Analysis Projects .

Mentor for period 28:

Steve Harris ACCA Live Online course DirectorSenior Tutor, mentor for OBU. Steve began his career as an auditor and now he works as a finance director in a HK company and also dedicates himself into education. As an ACCA qualified accountant Steve brings his specialist knowledge in accounting and auditing. Steve has a comprehensive understanding of how the business world would work and In his class he will use lots of real life examples to try to help students come across lots of complicated areas during their study. Steve is currently in charge of Live online course program and he is currently teaching almost all of the ACCA papers.

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