Preparatory Course for Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Examination Profess Central

Course details

MODULE STRUCTURE

Course Outlines:

Part

Paper

Subject

Part I
F1

Accountant in BusinessTo introduce knowledge and understanding of the business and its environment and the influence this has on how organisations are structured and on the role of the accounting and other key business functions in contributing to the efficient, effective and ethical management and development of an organisation and its people and systems.
F2

Management in AccountingTo develop knowledge and understanding of management accounting techniques to support management in planning, controlling and monitoring performance in a variety of business context.
F3

Financial AccountingTo develop knowledge and understanding of the underlying principles and concepts relating to financial accounting and technical proficiency in the use of double-entry accounting techniques including the preparation of basic financial statements.
Part II
F4

Corporate & Business LawTo develop knowledge and skills in the understanding of the general legal framework, and of specific legal areas relating to business, recognising the need to seek further specialist legal advice where necessary.
F5

Performance ManagementTo develop knowledge and skills in the application of management accounting techniques to quantitative and qualitative information for planning, decision-making, performance evaluation, and control.
F6

TaxationTo develop knowledge and skills relating to the tax system as applicable to individuals, single companies and groups of companies.
F7

Financial ReportingTo develop knowledge and skills in understanding and applying accounting standards and the theoretical framework in the preparation of financial statements of entities, including groups and how to analyse and interpret those financial statements.
F8

Audit & AssuranceTo develop knowledge and understanding of the process of carrying out the assurance engagement and its application in the context of the professional regulatory framework.
F9

Financial ManagementTo develop the knowledge and skills expected of a finance manager, in relation to investment, financing, and dividend policy decisions.
Part III
P1

Professional AccountingTo apply relevant knowledge, skills and exercise professional judgement in carrying out the role of the accountant relating to governance, internal control, compliance and the management of risk within an organisation, in the context of an overall ethical framework.
P2

Corporate ReportingTo apply knowledge, skills and exercise professional judgement in the application and evaluation of financial reporting principles and practices in a range of business contexts and situations.
P3

Business AnalysisTo apply relevant knowledge, skills, and exercise professional judgement in assessing strategic position, determining strategic choice, and implementing strategic action through beneficial business process and structural change; coordinating knowledge systems and information technology and by effectively managing processes, projects, and people within financial and other resource constraints.
P4

Advanced Financial ManagementTo apply relevant knowledge, skills and exercise professional judgement as expected of a senior financial executive or advisor, in taking or recommending decisions relating to the financial management of an organisation.
P5

Advanced Performance ManagementTo apply relevant knowledge, skills and exercise professional judgement in selecting and applying strategic management accounting techniques in different business contexts and to contribute to the evaluation of the performance of an organisation and its strategic development.
P6

Advanced TaxationTo apply relevant knowledge, skills and exercise professional judgement in providing relevant information and advice to individuals and businesses on the impact of the major taxes on financial decisions and situations.
P7

Advanced Audit & AssuranceTo analyse, evaluate and conclude on the assurance engagement and other audit and assurance issues in the context of best practice and current developments.
DELIVERY METHOD

Each lesson is delivered includes some or all the following:

Lectures
Group discussions
Presentation
Case Studies
TEACHER TO STUDENT RATIO

1:40

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENT

Participants must have a minimum age of 17 years.

Local Student Admission

Academic level:

GCE O-Level passes or equivalent, or
9/10 years of school education or equivalent
2 GCE 'A' & 3 GCE 'O' Level or Equivalent; or
Polytechnic Diploma
English Language Proficiency:

Proficiency in the English language
Matured learners above 21 years of age may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

ASSESSMENT AND GRADING

Students are required to register with ACCA for their examinations. Links are provided below:

http://www.accaglobal.com/sg/en/qualifications/apply-now.html
http://www.accaglobal.com/sg/en/student/acca-qual-student-journey/exams/enter-an-exam.html

FAQ:

http://www.accaglobal.com/sg/en/qualifications/glance/acca/diplomas.html
http://www.accaglobal.com/sg/en/help/registration.html#How-do-I-apply-to-be-an-ACCA-student?

ACCA programme consists of 3 parts.

For Part I, students are to pass modules F1, F2, and F3. These are known as the KNOWLEDGE modules. If they complete an online module called "Foundations in Professionalism, they are eligible for the Diploma in Accounting and Business award.

For Part II, students are to pass all modules in Part I and also the modules F4, F5, F6, F7, F8, and F9. These modules are known as the SKILLS modules. They will then be eligible for the Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business award. Of course, they have to pass the online module "Foundations in Professionalism module as well.

For Part III, students are to pass the modules P1, P2, and P3. They will then choose 2 modules from P4, P5, P6, and P7. Also, there is one Professional Ethics module that the students must pass.

All students are required to have at least 3 years of relevant working experience, with 13 performance objectives listed on the link below:
http://www.accaglobal.com/sg/en/qualifications/glance/acca/details.html

Once you have achieved these objectives, you will be certified by ACCA as a professional accountant.

PROGRESSION PATHWAYS

ACCA and Oxford Brookes University have worked together to develop a BSc (Hons) Degree in Applied Accounting, which is available exclusively to ACCA students who wish to obtain a degree while studying towards the ACCA Qualification.

To qualify for this degree, students must complete Part II (including the ethics module) and do a research project. You will register as a student of Oxford Brookes University. ACCA will guide the students in completing their research papers.

http://www.accaglobal.com/sg/en/student/acca-qual-student-journey/bsc-degree.html

DURATION OF COURSE

It will take minimum 36 months to finish the course, depending on how fast you sign up for the ACCA exams.

INTAKE DATES

Next intake will be on 2-Jan-2015.