AAU CoBE ACCA Qualification Teaching Program

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1 AAU CoBE ACCA Qualification Teaching Program Contact Details Department of Accounting and Finance Tel: Mob: Registration time: For March Exams 17/12/19 To 26/12/16 Why enroll in this program? Established in 1959, the College of Business and Economics (CoBE) has been at the for front of providing first class Accounting and Finance education in Ethiopia. Cognizant of the increased demand from leading employers for graduates with strong academic and professional qualifications, the college is pleased to launch an ACCA teaching program in the Department of Accounting and Finance (ACFN) as of December, Why enroll in this program? Teaching time: 32 Hours per course Evening and weekend classes Venue: College of Business and Economics Addis Ababa University, Accounting and Finance Department, Echetu Chole Bulding, 6th floor Experienced and focused teaching team The ACCA program at the CoBE consists of qualified and partially qualified professional accountants who are permanent staff members of the university and industry practitioners with vast experience in teaching and supporting students. In addition, members of the team have significant accounting and audit practice and other relevant industry experience. Commitment to quality delivery The CoBE has subscribed to ACCA s Future Approved Learning provider program and strives for achieving best practice benchmarking recognition for its teaching program.

2 Student services About the Program The ACCA Qualification can act as a springboard to career success in different areas of business, accounting and finance. The qualification provides a solid grounding in all areas of finance, including reporting, taxation, and audit. It also covers the value-added areas of leadership and management, strategy and innovation, and sustainable management accounting. It is relevant to each and every sector of accountancy and finance, and opens up opportunities to work in a variety of industries and roles across the globe. ACCA teaching program at CoBE starts for the first time on December This is in line with the MoU signed between AAU and ACCA to enhance collaboration and support students to have a strong background in academic and professional education. The program is designed to support ACCA students for March and September exam sessions for all Skill Level ACCA papers including Corporate and Business Law (F4), Performance Management (F5), Taxation (F6), Financial Reporting (F7), Audit and Assurance (F8) and Financial Management (F9). The program consists of 12 hours of lectures and 20 hours of revision, exam techniques and practice questions over a period of 8 weeks. For more information visit: aau.edu.et/cbe/aau-acca-teachingprogram/ The CoBE has an excellent learning environment and students will be in ideal settings for interaction with other students, get access to reading facilities, study and reference books and cafeteria services. Flexible delivery program The ACCA program at CoBE has been designed to fit the study around work and other commitments. Students will be able to learn during evenings and weekend. Course Methodology Lecturers in CoBE have taken the ACCA Exams and work closely with ACCA to put in place international Best practices in teaching ACCA courses. As time is valuable and scarce, the methodology is as follows: Courses are intensive concentrating on the most demanding parts of the syllabus. Lecturers work through the topics with students over an intensive period of 12 Hours. Understanding that practice with an exam type problem is key to succeeding, the major part of the course focuses on practicing exam-type questions while at the same time the principles are explained over 20 Hours. Interactive format of course study where lecturers run through practical examples and exam questions to prepare candidates for each exam session. The program is based on training materials from ACCA approved content providers, which contain a complete package of ACCA practice questions for self-study. To see the structure and content of the syllabus, please visit ACCA official web site:

3 Who Should Attend? This program is a great opportunity for current and interested ACCA students. Students registered with ACCA through the partial scholarship (framework agreement with Universities) will be able to tackle ACCA courses with the same lecturers who supported them trough their Accounting and Finance Degree program. Current and interested ACCA students who would like to leverage a work-life-study balance will benefit from our experienced and qualified lecturers. Employers may contact the Department for specific arrangements. FAQ Can I fit my study around my work & other commitments? Yes. Our timetable is designed to allow students to learn during the weekend and evening classes. Depending on the need of registered students the program we allow flexible learning hours. What are the entry requirements? AAU-ACCA teaching program is launched to support ACCA students preparing for exams. If you have not registered with ACCA, you need to meet the ACCA minimum requirement. Students who do not have the minimum academic qualifications may be eligible for the Foundations in Accountancy qualification. For more information ACCA entry requirement visit How much does it cost? 2016/17 Teaching fee 80 ETB/hr. The program fee includes all course work, exam practice, mock exam and exam feedback. This does not include ACCA exam and course material fees.

4 Profile of our lecturers The ACCA Teaching program will be supported by lecturers that have been teaching in the department of Accounting and finance for a minimum of five years. They have a masters in Accouning or related feild and are either ACCA members or ACCA students that have gone through the paper they are assigned to teach. Finally, our lecturers also hold a finance position in diferent organizations which will give students a unique opportunity to learn with lecturers that have strong background in Academia and in the profession. FAQ How do I register? You will need to complete a registration form and submit it along with an copy your ID and Photo to the Department of Accounting and Finance with in the registration deadlines. Applications will be accepted on a first come first served basis.. How can I pay for the courses? You can make payment in cash at ACFN department office or deposit the fee to the bank account provided by the department upon submitting the completed registration form. How can I get more information? About ACCA teaching program: Addis Ababa University, CoBE, Department of Accounting and Finance Eshetu Chole Building 6th Floor M: T: E: accaprogram@aau.edu.et W: About the ACCA qualification: ACCA Ethiopia, Wollo sefer, Tebaber Berta building, 601 T: W: www. accaglobal.com Embarking on Professional Accountancy

5 AAU-ACCA teaching program Registration From Name: ID no. ACCA Registration No: Employment status : Employed Unemployed Student Sponsorship details : fully Partially Self Exam Sitting: Mar 2017 Sep 2017 Mar 2018 Sep 2018 Course (s) applied: (Please tick the appropriate box) F5 Performance Management F6 Tax F7 Financial Reporting F8 Audit & Assurance F9 Finance Management Contact details Residential address : Primary mobile no.: Residence phone no. : In case we can t reach provide a secondary phone number: address (IN BLOCK LETTERS) : If company sponsored Company name: Address : Your position: Your department : Your line Manager : I have submitted the following forms attached to this registration form: ID copy Sponsorship letter (sponsored candidates only) Signed terms and conditions Declaration* I hereby certify that all the information provided on this form is correct. I have read and agree by the terms and conditions of Addis Ababa University Signature:... Date:... *Please note that the registration is considered incomplete if the candidate fails to agree and sign to the terms and conditions. Refer terms and conditions.

6 Terms and conditions Students enrolled at Addis Ababa University (referred to as AAU ) shall be subject to these terms and conditions. It is accepted that these terms and conditions were read by the applicant prior to making an application to the AAU. Enrollment At the time of enrollment, student shall fill the AAU s registration form and submit it to the ACFN department with his/her signature on the form where all the Terms and conditions of the institute are mentioned. Student has to strictly comply with those regulations. Pre application inquiries It is the responsibility of prospective students and applicants to ensure that the course they are applying for is the course they want to study. Students must research the course contents, duration, awarding body and fees as the AAU cannot be held responsible for any error on the part of applicants. Nor will the AAU be obliged to refund any tuition fee paid on the basis that the course is not what was expected. Student warranties Offers of admission are made on the basis of information supplied by the applicant. Students warrant that such information is accurate. The AAU is entitled to terminate a student s admission, without refund of tuition fees, if the information supplied by an applicant is proven to be false or misleading. Tuition fees Students are required to pay the relevant tuition fees prior to commencement of the course. All tuition fees or deposit must be paid to Department of ACFN, AAU. The AAU accepts no responsibility for any tuition fees deposit paid to any person other than the admin staff of AAU against a valid receipt. Failure to attend classes does not relieve students of responsibility to pay the tuition fee. Registrations will only be confirmed upon receiving the full course fees. Course cancellation Courses offered are subject to a minimum number of students and tutor availability. If a course has less than the minimum number of students desired by AAU or has no available tutor, then AAU is entitled to cancel such a course, at its absolute discretion, without liability. In such instances, the AAU may offer the student an alternative course of the same level or standard. Refund of tuition fees All fees are not refundable if a candidate decides to withdraw from the course. Paid tuition fees are refundable at the discretion of AAU under the following conditions: o The full fee will be refunded, if AAU canceled a course due to any unforeseen circumstances. o The AAU will process any legitimate refunds within 2 months. o Refunds shall only be processed to the person responsible for the fees unless someone else is representing him through a written authorization Deferrals/no shows When an enrolled student wish to defer his admission, tuition fees paid will not be refunded. Class Attendance Students are expected to be in class on time (ensure punctuality) and are expected to attend all lectures, class tests, and mock exams. Professional conduct Students shall be punctual and prepared for the classes and exams Students shall do all the assignments given by the lecturer Students are not allowed to swap or change their classes unless they are permitted by the Program Coordinator at AAU. Students should always observe a decent dress code worthy of professional studies students. All students are expected to behave in accordance with commonly accepted rules of good behavior and to abide by the rules and regulations applicable on them, including this terms document. Students are expected to conduct themselves at all times in a manner which demonstrates respect for fellow students, AAU, its staff and the local culture. Food and beverages of all kind are not allowed in the classrooms. Smoking is strictly prohibited to be used on campus. Students shall not engage in disruptive conduct in and around the training premises Students shall comply with all oral or written instructions made by staff at AAU While the AAU takes all reasonable precautions to ensure the safety and security of students on the Center, AAU cannot accept responsibility, and expressly excludes liability, for loss or damage to students personal property (including computer equipment and software), including any financial or other consequential loss, where such loss or damage is as a result of theft, fire, flood, computer virus or any cause relating to AAU computing facilities, or any other cause. Any student found guilty of theft or damage to the property at AAU (including trespassing) will be held liable to pay the fair amount of damages and subject to disciplinary action.