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ACCA

INFORMATION 2014
WHO IS IT SUITABLE FOR? This qualication enables students to become a chartered Certied Accountant, use the designatory letters ACCA, and work in any aspect of nance or management in any business. 14 papers in all, normally completed in 3 to 4 years, must be completed in 10 years: Fundamentals (9 papers) Knowledge 1. F1 Accountant in Business (AB) 2. F2 Management Accounting (MA) 3. F3 Financial Accounting (FA) Skills 1. F4 Corporate and Business Law (CL) 2. F5 Performance Management (PM) 3. F6 Taxation (TX) 4. F7 Financial Reporting (FR) 5. F8 Audit and Assurance (AA) 6. F9 Financial Management (FM) Professional (5 papers) Essentials 1. P1 Governance, Risk and Ethics (GRE) 2. P2 Corporate Reporting (CR) 3. P3 Business Analysis (BA) 2 Options (from 4) 1. P4 Advanced Financial Management (AFM) 2. P5 Advanced Performance Management (APM) 3. P6 Advanced Taxation (ATX) 4. P7 Advanced Audit and Assurance (AAA) An on-line Professional Ethics module must also be completed.

HOw LOnG DOES IT TAKE?

COSTS

Initial subscription of 79 Annual subscription of 81 Standard Exam Fees at June 2014: Knowledge 74 per paper Skills 93 per paper Professional 108 per paper Computer based exam fee is 83 per exam

WHEn ARE THE ExAmS?

Paper based exams are in June and December each year. Computer based exams for Papers F1, F2 and F3 can be taken at any time during the year. - see available dates at www.bpp.ro

WHEn ARE RESULTS RELEASED?

ACCA results are released in February (for December exams) and August (for June exams) each year. Results from computer-based exams are available immediately after the exam has nished. High school Bachelors Degree (UK equivalent: 2 A levels & 3 GCSEs or equivalent in 5 separate subjects incl. English & Maths) Foundations in Accountancy Entry Route (see FIA factsheet) Graduate entry route - relevant degree holders from ACCA accredited institutions may be exempted from up to nine exams within the Fundamentals level & register directly at the Professional level. Non-relevant degrees may also qualify for some exemptions FIA Diploma exempts students from the rst 3 Knowledge papers

WHAT ARE THE EnTRY REQUIREmEnTS?

The Association of Chartered Certied Accountants (ACCA) is a globally recognised accountancy qualication. It is a badge of quality and professionalism, and ensures that your knowledge and skills are of the highest professional standard. The ACCA can enhance your reputation, strengthen your position in the marketplace, and deliver added value to your business.

YOUR JOURNEY THROUGH ACCA

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
ACCA offers you various entry points on to the acca qualication, depending on your previous academic qualications. Minimum entry requirements To register for the ACCA qualication, the only one that grants the ACCA membership, you should normally hold an university degree. Students that hold a relevant degree from ACCA accredited institutions may be exempt from all 9 exams of the fundamentals level and start directly at the professional level. Degrees that are not accredited by ACCA but still have some relevance may also qualify for exemptions. ACCA entry via Foundations in Accountancy For this entry route an academic qualication is not required. Students should complete the Diploma in Accounting and Business rst.

ExEmpTIOnS
Exemptions are available for the Fundamentals level of the ACCA qualication. We strongly advise you to visit the ACCA website and use their online exemption system to check your individual eligibility.

BSC In AppLIED AccOUnTInG


It is possible, while preparing for your ACCA exams, to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Accounting awarded by Oxford Brookes University in the UK. You are eligible to undertake the Oxford Brookes BSc project after completion of the Fundamentals level. To obtain your BSc you need to: 1. Complete a Research and Analysis project based on a 6,500 word report on a topic suggested by Oxford Brookes University. 2. Produce a Skills and Learning Statement of 2,500 words 3. Hold a suitable English qualication or pass ACCA paper F4 before completing the F7, F8, F9 papers 4. For more information, please access the ACCA website

QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE
FunDamentaLS LeVeL It is divided into two key sets of modules that you must complete in order to pass the Fundamentals level and move onto the Professional level: Knowledge module - three papers that introduce you to the core areas of nance and management accounting and give you a platform to develop your skills at the next level. Skills module - six papers that test you on key technical skills that you must master to become a qualied accountant including Law, Performance Management, Taxation, Financial Reporting, Auditing and Financial Management. ProfeSSIonaL LeVeL The Professional level is the nal step towards the ACCA qualication and is equivalent, at an academic level, to a Masters degree, consisting of: Essentials module three compulsory papers that build upon the technical skills you have acquired at the Fundamentals level. They explore advanced professional skills, techniques and values that you will require to be an expert accountant in an advisory or consultancy role at a senior level. Options module you must complete two out of these 4 exams which focus on applying your knowledge and skills in two specic areas of your choice.

INITIAL REGISTRATION INFO


When you want to register as an ACCA students you will need the following documentation: - Copies (not originals) of all your highschool and university degrees or Professional certicates - Copies (not originals) of official transcripts showing details of relevant courses - Official translations of any documents not in English - A copy (not the original) of your Identity Card or of the pages of your passport which show your personal details - If your name has changed, a copy (not the original) of your Marriage Certicate or Deed Poll Certicate or Decree Nisi - 1 passport-sized photograph

ACCA

AccA EXAM ENTRY FEES


Enter for your exams anytime and online. The earlier you do it the more money you save. EXAM LEVEL KNOWLEDGE (F1 - F3) EXAM ENTRY PERIOD Early Standard Late Early Standard Late Early Standard Late REGISTRATION DEADLINE (June / December Session) 8 March / September 8 April / October 8 May / November 8 March / September 8 April / October 8 May / November 8 March / September 8 April / October 8 May / November June 2014 EXAM FEE / EXAM GBP 69 GBP 74 GBP 225 GBP 87 GBP 93 GBP 245 GBP 100 GBP 108 GBP 259 December 2014 EXAM FEE /EXAM GBP 69 GBP 74 GBP 225 GBP 87 GBP 93 GBP 245 GBP 100 GBP 108 GBP 259

SKILLS (F4 - F9)

PROFESSIONAL (P1 - P3 & 2 P4 - P7)

You can enter you exam either online (applicable for all deadline), or paper-based (applicable for the Standard Entry Deadline). ACCA QUALIFICATION STATUS Initial Registration STUDENT BPP IR Assistance Annual subscription Member admission MEMBER Member subscription Member reduced subscription AFFILIATE Subscription Permanent subscription FEES GBP 79 GBP 50 GBP 81 GBP 205 GBP 205 GBP 49 GBP 106 GBP 205

VAT will be added to the above fees when invoiced by BPP.

THE ExAmS
The ACCA exams are organised twice a year in June and December. In these sessions you can sit the paper-based exams for all ACCA papers. During the year you can choose to sit Computer Based Exams for the Knowledge Module (F1, F2, F3). All paper-based exams last 3 hours (except for F1-F3) and the F1-F3 exams last 2 hours. No matter the exam options chosen, you must score al least 50% in order to pass the exam. All CBEs are set and monitored by ACCA and can be sat at BPPs training centre in Bucharest. The regulations for and the contents of the assessments are strictly controlled by ACCA. You must be an ACCA registered student before booking a CBE. BPP Romania is an ACCA CBE approved centre. When attempting CBEs, you are not restricted to the paper-based June or December exam sittings but can take exams at any time of the year by arrangement with BPP. CBE offers you three main benets: - You can be assessed by CBE at a BPP training centre whenever youre ready - choice of date according to available dates on www.bpp.ro - Your results and feedback are available to you immediately - Should you need to re-take an assessment you can re-sit at a time and place that suits you. To register for CBEs please contact Oana Funaru at oanafunaru@bpp.ro.

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WE ARE the fIrSt anD onLy pROvIDER wITH ACCA PLATInUm AppROvAL FOR BOTH STUDEnT TUITIOn (FAcE-TO-FAcE AT ALL OUR STUDY cEnTRES AnD OnLInE) AnD STUDY mATERIALS. THIS GUARAnTEES YOU THE HIGHEST LEvELS OF TUITIOn AnD TOp-QUALITY LEARnInG mATERIALS. OUR ACCA PLATInUm STATUS mEAnS wE ExcEED THE RIGOROUS PLATInUm pERFORmAncE TARGETS SET BY ACCA. BPP HAS A GREAT TRAcK-REcORD OF ACCA SUccESS. OUR STUDEnTS pASS wITH cOnFIDEncE AnD AcHIEvE ExcELLEnT RESULTS, pERFORmInG cOnSISTEnTLY HIGHER THAn ACCA GLOBAL pASS RATES. OUR RAnGE OF STUDY OpTIOnS ALLOwS YOU TO TAILOR YOUR mODE OF STUDY TO SUIT YOUR pERSOnAL nEEDS AnD cIRcUmSTAncES. In ROmAnIA, BPP HAS OvER 16 YEARS OF pROFESSIOnAL TRAInInG ExpERIEncE BPP OFFERS FLExIBILITY OF cOURSE STRUcTURES, mETHODOLOGIES AnD DATES BPPS ACCA cOURSES ARE DELIvERED BY HIGHLY QUALIFIED AnD ExTEnSIvELY ExpERIEncED TUTORS BPP OFFERS ITS STUDEnTS A mODERN TRAInInG cEnTER In THE cEnTER OF BUcHAREST BPP OFFERS GEnUInE SUppORT THROUGHOUT YOUR ACCA cOURSES AccESS TO YOUR TUTOR AnD OUR SUppORT TEAm UnTIL THE ExAm DAY

BPP STUDY SOLUTIONS

BPP in Romania is perfectly placed to provide employers and individual students with everything they need to prepare for the ACCA examinations, covering a full range of study methodology and options to meet each individuals needs and preferences: face-to-face classroom, online classroom, individual study. BPPs study solutions for ACCA are structured, exam-focused and practical and support you to be successful in your exams.

FAcE-TO-FAcE cLASSROOm
BPP is offering you a comprehensive Platinum tuition programme for the ACCA professional qualication with exible study options to help you make the most effective use of the time you spend preparing for your ACCA examinations. Our extensive classroom study package includes: - Feeder and revision courses, a total of 5-7 days per paper - Experienced tutors providing support in class and available by email and telephone until your exam date - MyStudy our online enhanced study system containing full audio recordings and graphic representations for all* chapters of feeder, course notes coupled with questions debriefs, giving you the possibility to rehearse and review the material any time you need. (*MyStudy is not available for the variant paper F6 RO) - Administration service the easiest way to make sure that you are correctly registered and entered for your examinations with ACCA, you do not miss important closing dates and all your paperwork is in order - Measurable performance through Course Tests and Mock Exams 1 Free Mock exam is included in each course - Pass assurance - is designed as a sign of the condence we have in the quality of the tuition and learning process you receive during a BPP course - Platinum course materials including Study Text (online), Practice and Revision Kit (online), Course Notes (online and printed) designed by our subject specialist tutors, progress tests, the only Platinum approved study materials - Feedback Report prepared by the tutors appraising your performance in class - Attendance Reports, for corporate clients, both daily and at the end of the course session - Premier training centre in central Bucharest where you can also use our facilities for self study - Coffee, tea, water - Free internet access and available computers acca face-to-face cLaSSroom feeS

ACCA Modules
Knowledge (F1-F3) Skills (F4 - F9) Essentials (P1 - P3) Options (P4-P7)

Feeder Course
NA GBP 598 GBP 813 GBP 813 GBP

Revision Course
NA GBP 598 GBP 813 GBP 813 GBP

Full / Intensive Course


598 GBP 813 GBP 1,173 GBP 1,173 GBP

Materials*
39 GBP 56 GBP 56 GBP 56 GBP

These prices do not include VAT and any registration and exam fees payable to ACCA. *F1-F5; F7-P7: Study Text, Practice and Revision Kit ; For F6 ROM the materials fee is 27 GBP for Question Bank. Volume discount 20% - for 3 to 5 courses 30% - for 6 to 9 courses 40% - for more than 10 courses BPP organises the following course types for the ACCA qualication: Full course (Feeder + Revision) Feeder course (teaching) 3/4 days, and Revision course 3/4 days. Intensive course (exclusively for F1, F2, F3 and F4) the course combines the teaching phase and the revision phase in a 3 to 5-days integrated tuition programme (the F1 course is of 3 days duration). PASS ASSURANCE SCHEME If you attended a full/ intensive course, sat the mock exam achieving at least 30% score but were unsuccessful in the current exam session, as part of the BPP commitment to you, you have the chance to attend a revision course free of charge ahead of the next sitting.

Bpp StuDy SoLutIonS

OnLInE cLASSROOm / OnLInE cLASSROOm LIvE


Our market leading Platinum Online Classroom provides an asynchronous online learning programme built around a comprehensive collection of pre-recorded lectures that also gives students access to proactive tutor support via regular emails and forum contact. The online classroom course gives you the option of studying part-time but with the exibility of studying remotely. Its perfect for those who might nd it difficult to get to our study centres or would prefer to work from home. BPP Online Classroom Live provides you with the traditional structure and support of classroom learning, but with the convenience of attending classes wherever you are. - available for ACCA Knowledge and Skills module, papers F1-F9 With BPP Online Classroom you can: - Study whenever is most convenient - Progress at your own pace - Plan and optimise your study time - Benet from structured support and guidance by a dedicated tutor - Be part of a genuine online student community - Interact with your tutor and fellow students in our online forums - Switch between online and physical materials for optimum exibility. acca ONLINE cLaSSroom feeS With BPP Online Classroom LIVE you can: - Participate in live scheduled lectures in real time - Ask your tutor questions as they arise - Get instant tutor feedback - Re-watch, or catch up on any live lectures you miss - Plan your studies with the help of proactive tutor emails - Interact with fellow students through our online forums - Access pre-recorded lectures from the very start of your course.*

KNOWLEDGE MODULE (F1 - F3) 230 GBP

SKILLS MODULE (F4 - F6) 299 GBP

SKILLS MODULE (F7 - F9) 328 GBP

OPTIONS MODULE (P1 - P 7) 368 GBP

Prices do not include VAT and are subject to changes. acca ONLINE cLaSSroom LIVe feeS

PAPER F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7

INTEGRATED COURSES TAUGHT COURSES 243 GBP 267 GBP 307 GBP 367 GBP 367 GBP 367 GBP 367 GBP 367 GBP 367 GBP 399 GBP 399 GBP 399 GBP 399 GBP 399 GBP 399 GBP 399 GBP

REVISION COURSES

MOCK WITH LIVE DEBRIEF

305 GBP 305 GBP 345 GBP 345 GBP 305 GBP 345 GBP 333 GBP 374 GBP 333 GBP 374 GBP 333 GBP 374 GBP 333 GBP

145 GBP 145 GBP 145 GBP 145 GBP 145 GBP 145 GBP 145 GBP 145 GBP 145 GBP 145 GBP 145 GBP 145 GBP 145 GBP

Prices do not include VAT and are subject to changes.

STUDY mATERIALS

You can choose to study on your own using BPP Learning Medias UNIQUE PLATINUM study materials. This way you can: - Start whenever you want and work at your own pace towards your target exam date - Access exam-focused learning materials and study tools - Test your syllabus knowledge with our renowned Practice and Revision Kit - Contact BPP Authors with any technical queries. BPP Learning Media has produced a range of materials for each stage of ACCA exam preparation, and taking into account the wide variety of learning styles and differing levels of prior knowledge. The study materials available for the ACCA exam preparation are: - Study text: User-friendly coverage of all you need to know for a successful exam result - Practice and Revision Kit: Exam questions and answers, plus objective test questions where relevant - Passcards: Ideal for quick bursts of revision whilst on the move - Interactive Passcard: Interactive e-learning tool that helps you participate and learn faster - Success CD: Audio revision for use wherever you can listen to a CD - iPass CD: Simulate exam timing and choose length of test

STUDY TEXT F1 - F3 25.07 GBP F4 - P7 38.15 GBP

PRACTICE & REVISION KIT F1 - F3 17.44 GBP F4 - P7 22.89 GBP

PASSCARDS F1 - F3 20.71 GBP F4 - P7 20.71 GBP F1 - F3

iPASS CD F4 - P7 22.89 GBP 22.89 GBP

F6 ROMANIAN TAXATION WORKBOOK 53.41 GBP


Prices include VAT and are subject to changes.

QUESTION BANK 29.43 GBP

Bpp profeSSIonaL eDucatIon ADMIN AND TUTORS


ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
As an ACCA student you will have to full several tasks such as registering for exams and paying your student fees, within the deadlines. BPP is offers you further support backed by our extensive experience in managing ACCA students accounts, through the BPP ACCA Admin Scheme. If you are a BPP student, the admin service is part of you training package. If you wish to benet from our admin service, but are not a BPP face-to-face course participant, the fee is 100 GBP / session. This means that BPP will: - Monitor and process your ACCA correspondence - Offer support and advice in choosing your exam options - Enter you for exams - Pay all your relevant fees to ACCA and re-invoice them to you - Assist you in any ACCA administrative matters.

BppS ExpERT TUTORS


BPP Professional Education has an outstanding record of helping business professionals. We have a team of over 200 professionally qualied tutors dedicated to your success. We pride ourselves on the quality, the professionalism and the passion of our tutors. When you attend a BPP course you will receive your tutors email and phone contacts for constant support. DorIna BaDea, Acca | MAnAGInG DIREcTOR, FInAncE TUTOR DORINA joined the BPP team in 2007 as a Senior Training Consultant working closely with BPP clients and assists them in designing value-added training strategies. Since 2010 Dorina is the Managing Director of BPP Romania at the same time with delivering successful training programmes for both professional qualications and open / tailored courses. Due to her extensive experience within international nancial institutions of more than 12 years, Dorina is in a great position to understand nancial businesses in Romania and make specic recommendations of training programmes from BPPs wide portfolio.

crIStIna gutu, fcca | FInAncE TUTOR Cristina successfully delivers open, tailored and ACCA courses in nancial accounting and auditing line of business. Cristinas practical experience gained working for Deloitte places her in a unique position of understanding clients activity as well as helping participants to relate the topics covered to their daily activity. Cristina is an ACCA member and also a member of the Romanian Chamber of Financial Auditors (CAFR) and of the Romanian Body of Expert and Licensed Accountants (CECCAR).

otILIa manteLerS, fcca | FInAncE TRAInER Otilia got her Master in International Law (LLM) from the Erasmus University in Rotterdam before becoming ACCA qualied. While working as an auditor with KPMG in The Netherlands, Otilia had the opportunity to gain signicant practical experience with several multinational companies, such as Philips Corporate. She now works closely with various companies in developing internal training strategies and advises them on suitable training programmes. She has currently taught for various tailored programmes, public courses as well as for different international professional qualications, such as ACCA, DipIFR and she also specialises in Financial Reporting.

Bpp profeSSIonaL eDucatIon ADMIN AND TUTORS


ALIN CHITU | FInAncE AnD TAx TRAInER Alin Chitu has more than 8 years of experience in tax matters and has been previously working with Deloitte and KPMG. Alin has advised various businesses on a wide range of international and domestic tax issues, including direct corporate taxes and indirect taxes and he has been working with a large group of multinational clients acting in various industries. He is specialized in corporate tax issues, including transaction related aspects and has advised clients in structuring their investments in Romania. Alin has provided tax advice in connection with the negotiation of the transaction documents both in case of asset and share deals and has been involved in several tax due diligence investigations. Alin is a certied tax consultant and holds a Master degree in nance. juan gamecho | FInAncE TRAInER Juan graduated from the Cardiff Business School before beginning a career in investment banking in the City of London. Having worked initially in structured nance and subsequently in Corporate Finance of Hill Samuel Bank and NM Rothschild, he moved to Romania in 1997 with Charterhouse Bank as country manager. In 1999 he joined the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development in Romania. Juan has been working with BPP for a number of years and specialises in management strategy.

aLeD joyce | FInAncE TRAInER Aled qualied whilst working overseas in the late 1990s. He has fullled several Senior Management commercial positions in the UK, Eastern Europe and Asia Pacic. He teaches nancial and management accounting, economics and Law. Following several years in the British Army he commenced his accounting career whilst with the Post Office in 1985. Aled teaches Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Economics and Law.

WALDEMAR MAJEK | FInAncE TRAInER Waldemar is specialised in nancial and internal audits and in internal control. In addition to nancial audits and consultancy services, he provided internal training and offered training to external clients in accounting and internal control. Since 2004, Waldek has been an ACCA member and in 2007 he was elected member of the ACCA Executive Committee in Poland. He also has the international internal auditor certication, CIA. Since 2009 he is a member of the ACCA Auditing Committee.

georgI kIrILoV | FInAncE TRAInER Georgi is a fellow of the Association of Chartered and Certied Accountants (ACCA). He is a Corporate Finance (CF) qualied member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW) and holds a Masters in Accounting and Finance from the London School of Economics (LSE). He has completed level 1 and 2 of the American Society of Appraisers (ASA), the US business valuation certication institution. Georgi has signicant professional experience in accounting, consulting and corporate nance areas. He specialises in corporate nance, performance management and management accounting.

Bpp profeSSIonaL eDucatIon romanIa traInIng center


Everything in our training center is designed to create a professional environment that would boos your preparation towards your chosen career. The ACCA courses and CBEs take place at the BPP Professional Education training centre, located in Bucharest near AFI Cotroceni Mall. We have chosen this location so that you could benet from the best facilities and reach us very quickly by metro, bus, tram or car the parking spaces are free of charge and unlimited. BPPs new training centre has many advantages such as easy access, unlimited parking, many lunch options within the mall and 20% special discount to the malls main restaurants, public transportation to and from many Bucharest sides, all these together with the advantage offered by the commercial area such as shopping or running personal errands. Our classrooms are equiped with: - Multi-media access via internet - Video-projector - Flipcharts - Air conditioning Moreover, BPP students benet from free of charge wireless internet access and cold and hot drinks. We care about our students and their comfort while they are attending our training programmes, and because of that we want to offer you the best facilities you can get while attending our courses. Especially for our students we have designed a common-room where they can relax and network in their course breaks. Our common-room is equiped with 5 computers connected to the internet and comfortable armchairs. They can nd information about relevant news, exam schedules or timetables at the reception area. Our tutors will use tablet PCs, video projectors and ipcharts so that you will benet from the best learning tools. Our rooms can also be rent for courses, conferences and meetings.

COnTAcT DETAILS
4 Vasile Milea Blvd., 2nd Floor, District 6, Bucharest Red Building near AFI Palace Cotroceni, Lighthouse Entrance T 021 212 25 91 F 021 212 24 22 M 0735 600 443 / 446 E acca@bpp.ro

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