acca prospectus become your vision a chartered finance professional PARKTOWN CAMPUS Reneilwe Ntshwarang Top ACCA Affiliate June 2016

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1 2017 acca prospectus we produced south africa s june 2016 top affiliate! Reneilwe Ntshwarang Top ACCA Affiliate June 2016 I set a goal and I put my all in to ensuring I achieve it. It s a lot of hard work and sacrifice but it is worth it in the end. PARKTOWN CAMPUS AUGUST - DECEMBER CAMPUSES : SANDTON PRETORIA PARKTOWN NAMIBIA become your vision a chartered finance professional Tel : +27 (0) enquiries@charterquest.co.za Website :

2 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT The Future CFO: Informing Business Career Decisions 1 The Future CFO is a new Digital Quarterly Magazine with (1) Hard Copy Print each October. New product launching with FREE hard copies at the JSE (Oct.13) & Finance Indaba Africa - Sandton Convention Centre (Oct.14) CF The FUTURE MAGAZINE Informing Business Career Decisions ARE YOU A FUTURE CFO? TOP 3 QUALIFICATIONS : ACCA CA(SA) CIMA Why EMPLOYERS Prefer Professional QUALIFICATIONS Are Our Universities fit for purpose? Integrated Case Method: THE FUTURE TODAY! What s the fuss about IEB & Cambridge Schools? Professor Links -Distinguished Diplomat, Business Leader and Academic, speaks Professional Education and Career Success Amasi Mwela -Young CEO of FUNDI, formerly known as Eduloan, talks Education Finance and Career Planning 1 ST ISSUE: QUARTERLY OCTOBER 2016 EDITION Vusi Thembekwayo CEO, MYGROWTHFUND TALKS ABOUT THE CFO CASE STUDY COMPETITION, CAREER AND PRICE: ZAR USD 6.00 FREE Subscriptions & Downloads (T/Cs) FREE DIGITAL COPIES FOR THE 1ST 50,000 SUBSCRIBERS - INDEFINITELY! PLUS ENTER DRAW TO WIN THIS TABLET SUBSCRIBE TODAY! The Future CFO, The More You Know

3 Contents About CharterQuest Parktown Campus 10 Reasons to Choose CharterQuest About ACCA ACCA Qualification ACCA Qualification - The Future About FYLA The CFO Case Study Competition Highlights Study Options Tuition Fees Timetables 11 ALL Levels Messag

4 ABOUT CHARTERQUEST Vision To be Africa s world-class Centre of Exceptionalism in grooming financially-qualified Business Leaders. Mission We enable aspiring Chartered Finance Professionals to pass their exams 1st time, Connect with career-fulfilling opportunities & build them into future business leaders whilst enabling our clients & stakeholders to succeed. Values Rectitude : Exceptionalism : Determination : Always act ethically and muster the courage to do what is right. Aim for exceptional standards and define our employees and customers, success as ours. Observe teamwork in our relentless pursuit of our goals and stakeholder promises. Message from The Founding CEO "We closed 2016 with some very bold achievements: the successful delivery of Africa s ÿrst Global Case Study Competition, graced by Professor Mervin King, Dr Terence Nombembe (SAICA CEO), Patience Semenya (Head of ACCA South Africa); invited to open The Johannesburg Stock Exchange, and we launched The Future CFO Magazine. Yet we delivered South Africa's Top ACCA Affiliate. In 2017, we seek to extend our pass rate highlights and producing more ACCA Affiliates and top students in South Africa and Globally! Ultimately, that is what we are here for - getting you through exams is our core business! Welcome to The CharterQuest Institute!" & C 1

5 2017 ACCA PROSPECTUS Overview The Parktown Campus is a branch of The CharterQuest Institute. This purpose made campus offers world class teaching & learning facilities. Location Parktown Campus 9 St David's Place 3rd Floor St Davids Park PARKTOWN, South Africa Tel: +27 (0) (SA & Intl) Tel: (SA ) Facilities Secure free parking Modern classroom facilities Computer Lab Facilities Accessible location Study Options & Support Services Full time classes Part-time classes (evenings / weekends) Daytime / Block Release classes Home Study Support Centre PC Exams Centre ACCA Bookstore International Students Administration 2

6 2017 ACCA PROSPECTUS 10 REASONS TO CHOOSE CHARTERQUEST 1st Time Pass Guarantee A 1st Time Pass Guarantee or Free return + 35% OFF A 2ND SUBJECT, backed by top lecturers and pass rates as high as 85% in some exam diets. We just produced 100% Pass Rate at CIMA Strategic Case Study Exams and Global Top 4 Finish! High Quality Learning Materials We are the ONLY CIMA GLOBAL QUALITY PARTNER college authorised to use Kaplan study materials on its courses. Kaplan is the only set of materials officially approved by CIMA. Flexible Study Options Day/Full-time, Part-time (evenings/weekends), Block Release, Exam Prep + Home Study options. Computer Based Exams Modern Computer-Based Exams (CBA, CBE, OT, ICS) facilities. ALL authorized test centres! campuses are PearsonVUE Modern Campuses Owned and purpose-made campuses in Sandton, Pretoria and Parktown. Namibia, Cape town & Durban in the pipeline! South Africa s most innovative Institution of Higher learning! Founded The CFO Global Case Study Competition, The Future CFO Magazine and won the right to represent South Africa in Poland after defeating local Universities at The Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Affordable Tuition A merit-based, up to 15% Fee discounting system + 6 months Student instalment pay plan. Also pay your Study fee in +/- 36 months with Fundi (Former Eduloan) credit faculty.? Student Advisory Student advisory system that service. Free exemption advice, registration and exam fee remittance Career Solution An end-to-end career solution that includes connecting you to jobs. International Student-friendly An international student-friendly regime that includes free accommodation assistance and immigration advice on how to procure your study permit. 3

7 2017 ACCA PROSPECTUS About ACCA Where do I start? STEP 1 Do I meet the minimum entry requirements? There are various entry points into the ACCA qualification. The minimum entry requirements inlude a matric certificate (3 advanced passes & intermediate passes - inluding English and Mathematics). This allows entry into the ACCA Foundation in Accountancy program. STEP 2 Can I claim credits/exemptions for previous studies? exempted from up to 9 exams within the Fundamentals level and may even register directly at the Professional level. NB. Colleges are not authorised to evaluate qualifications and/or grant exemptions so please check directly from link below. STEP 3 What are the registration fees and how do I register and then take exams? To register, follow this link: Exam and exemption fees will apply if you are exempted from some modules and these range from GBP71 per module for Knowledge exams (F1 - F3), GBP90 for Skills exams (F4 - F9) and GBP104 for Professional exams (P1 - P7). You can check the registration and exam prices in Rands by getting free quotes off our website as in Step 5 below. You can also pay these fees through CharterQuest, you can book anytime via our pc exams portal: pcexams.charterquest.co.za STEP 4 What study options are available through CharterQuest? We have the part-time (evening, weekend and daytime), fulltime, FYLA and home study options (See page 9 of this prospectus). STEP 5 How do I Enrol to start with CharterQuest? You can start by getting a Free quote or do direct enrolment by clicking Get Free Quotes & Bookings at the top right hand corner of our website: The ACCA Practical Work Experience Requirement (PER) In addition to passing all your ACCA exams, you will also need to gain 3 years relevant practical before, during or after your studies. How Can we assist you with PER? 1. Evaluate your CV, match it to the ACCA requirements and prepare you to submit and pass the work experience assessment. 2. Connect you with employers who train ACCA students to meet your experience requirements (articles). 4

8 2017 ACCA PROSPECTUS ACCA Qualification Structure MATHS AND ENGLISH SELF-CHECK MODULES (optional) FOUNDATIONS IN PROFESSIONALISM MODULE + 2 exams + 2 exams + 3 exams + 2 exams from 3 = INTRODUCTORY CERTIFICATE IN FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING = INTERMEDIATE CERTIFICATE IN FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING = DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS SPECIALIST OPTIONS AWARDS + FPER INCLUDING 12 MONTHS WORK EXPERIENCE = CERTIFIED ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN (CAT) Foundations in Accountancy ENTRY LEVEL 2 + PROFESSIONAL ETHICS MODULE + 6 exams = ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS BSc from Oxford Brookes University ENTRY LEVEL 3 + PER INCLUDING 36 MONTHS WORK EXPERIENCE + 5 exams = ACCA MEMBER MBA from Oxford Brookes University ACCA QUALIFICATION 5

9 ACCA Qualification The Future 2017 ACCA PROSPECTUS. Timeline October 2016 October 2017 June 2018 Sept 2018 External announcement of changes Microsite Transition tool Syllabus Specimen exams x 2 Ethics and Professional Skills launched Approved content provider materials PEM removed Pilot Strategic Business Leader Last sitting of P1 and P3 First sitting of new syllabus P1 and P3 converted pass to Strategic Business Leader P1/P3 only Rollout of learning support plan plus ongoing communications Embracing change. Shaping futures. 6

10 2017 ACCA PROSPECTUS About FYLA The FYLA programme seeks to identify, groom and connect young future business leaders through cutting edge The FYLA Business Leadership Development programme as depicted below is a ground-breaking integration of guaranteed employment and/or own venture upon graduation. Admission Requirements: 1. Age between 17 to 21 tyears old AND The learner must obtain at least 60% in Mathematics, OR 70% in Mathematics Literacy with 60% in Accounting (5 or above on the NSC Scale of Achievement) The learner must obtain at least 60% in English/First Language (5 or above on the NSC Scale of Achievement) Applications for 2018 are now open. Visit 7

11 The CFO Case Study Competition 2016 highlights in collaboration with ACCA! 2017 ACCA PROSPECTUS Case Study Competition 2016 Winners - Team Athena from Zambia with the Project Executive Director - Mr Valentine Nti, Prof. Mervyn King (Middle, First Secretary Tourism (Zambia) - Mrs P. M. Muyamwa (Middle Right), and CEO of SAICA - Dr. Terence Nombembe (Far Right). The CFO 2016 Winning Team (Athena) with the International panel of judges. Case Study Competition Project Executive Director - Mr Valentine Nti addressing audience before announcement of the 2016 Winning Team Prestigious Award Presenter - Elias Links with Head of ACCA-SA - Pat Semenya (R) addressing audience before announcement of the 2016 Winning Team. Case Study Competition 2016 Top 6 Finalist, Team Allez Consulting from Australia arriving at OR Tambo International Airport. Case Study Competition 2016 Top 6 Finalist, Team Athena from Zambia arriving at OR Tambo International Airport. Case Study Competition 2016 Top 6 Finalist, Team Dolphins from Indonesia arriving at OR Tambo International Airport. Case Study Competition 2016 Top 6 Finalist, Team Snipers from Ghana arriving at OR Tambo International Airport. Case Study Competition 2016 Top 6 Finalist, Team UKZN 3rd Year s from South Africa arriving at OR Tambo International Airport. Case Study Competition 2016 Top 6 Finalist, Team UP116 from South Africa arriving at OR Tambo International Airport. View more on 8

12 2017 ACCA PROSPECTUS Study Options CODE DESCRIPTION INDICATIVE BENEFITS Benefits are subject to our T s/c s as Advertised on the application timetable/website. e means electronic materials you can download and print or access via tablet device or you will be given the printed version TEPP Tuition & Exam Prep Package TEPP - Evenings TEPP - TEPP - Daytime TEPP - Full Time hours of tuition contact time (structured over six to nine 3 hour sessions ) 6-18 hours of Exam preps/revision time (structured over four to five 3 hour sessions) Kaplan Study Text and Course Notes Kaplan Workbook/Exam Bank (OT Practice/Revision Kit) 2 Progress Mocks/Test + 1 Final Mock all marked with review feedback. TEPP-W (ICS) Tuition & Exams Prep Package - Integrated Case Study Exams) Same as above but excluding Exams Bank (OT Practice & Revision Kit) TEPP - Gateway Package E2 F2 P2 + Gateway /MCS exams TEPP - Evening/ Same as TEPP but excluding Exams Bank (OT Practice & Revision Kit) EPOP Exams Preparation Package EPOP - Evenings EPOP - EPOP - Daytime EPOP - Full Time 6-18 hours of Exams Preps/Revision time (stuctured over four 3 hour sessions) Kaplan Workbook/Exam Bank (OT Practical/Revision Kit) 1 Progress Mock/Test + Final Mock all marked with review feed back. EPOP (ICS) Exam Preparation Package (Integrated Case Study Exams) Same as TEPP - (ICS) but excluding Tuition Phase attendance and Kaplan Wordbook. Refresher Package Operational Level E1 F1 P1 + OCS exam TEPP - Evenings/ Same as TEPP but exluding OT Practice & Revision Kit Refresher Package Strategic level E3 F3 P3 + OCS exam TEPP - Evenings/ Same as TEPP but exluding OT Practice & Revision Kit HSP Home Study Package Home Study Kit/Scheme of Work Interactive online support Kaplan Study Text and Course Notes Kaplan Workbook/Exam Bank (OT Practice/Revision Kit) 2 Progress Mocks/Tests + Final Mock all marked with review feedback. Exam Preparation Booster Home Study Package + EPOP Pakage for O.T Modules All benefits in HSP Package & all benefits in EPOP Package 9

13 2017 ACCA PROSPECTUS TUITION FEES (14% VAT to be included) STANDARD OFFER: Up to 15% discounts for self - sponsored students. Deposit +/- R950 + VAT per module, pay balance over 1-6 months. FIA - CAT Introductory TEPP - E/W TEPP - FT TEPP D EPOP E/W EPOP D HSP FA1 MA1 Ietrmediate FA2 MA2 Diploma FAB FMA FFA R R R R ACCA FUNDAMENTALS LEVEL Knowledge TEPP - E/W TEPP - FT TEPP D EPOP E/W EPOP D HSP F1 F2 F3 Skills F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R ACCA PROFESSIONAL LEVEL Essentials TEPP - E/W TEPP - FT TEPP D EPOP E/W EPOP D HSP P1 P2 P3 R R R R R R Options P4 P5 P6 P7 R R R R R R R R Disclaimer : All classes advertised will run subject to availability. ACCA dates correct at the time of publishing. Please check website for latest updates. 10

14 2017 ACCA PROSPECTUS Timetables (2nd Semester) *Provisional ACCA FIA- CAT DIPLOMA IN ACOUNTING Tuition & Exams Prep Package only SUBJECT SUBJECT FAB - Accounting in Business FMA - Management Accounting FFA - Financial Accounting (INTL) WEEK DATE TIME DAY only only only 08h00-11h00 11h15-14h15 14h30-17h30 TP TP TP TP TP TEST 1 TP TP TP TEST 2 EXPP MOCK EXPP Saturday Saturday Saturday 26-Aug 2-Sep 2-Sep 2-Sep 9-Sep 9-Sep 9-Sep 16-Sep 16-Sep 16-Sep 23-Sep 23-Sep 23-Sep 30-Sep 30-Sep 30-Sep 7-Oct 7-Oct 7-Oct 14-Oct 14-Oct 14-Oct 21-Oct 21-Oct 21-Oct B R E A K 4-Nov 4-Nov 4-Nov 11-Nov 11-Nov 11-Nov 18-Nov 18-Nov 18-Nov 25-Nov 25-Nov 25-Nov ACCA FUNDAMENTALS LEVEL Tuition & Exams Prep Package Knowledge Subjects SUBJECT F1 Accountant in Business F2 Management Accounting F3 Financial Accounting (INTL) WEEK DATE TIME DAY 08h00-11h00 11h15-14h15 14h30-17h30 TP TP TP TP TP TEST 1 TP TP TP TEST 2 EXPP MOCK Saturdays Saturdays Saturdays 26-Aug 2-Sep 2-Sep 2-Sep 9-Sep 9-Sep 9-Sep 16-Sep 16-Sep 16-Sep 23-Sep 23-Sep 23-Sep 30-Sep 30-Sep 30-Sep 7-Oct 7-Oct 7-Oct 14-Oct 14-Oct 14-Oct 21-Oct 21-Oct 21-Oct B R E A K 4-Nov 4-Nov 4-Nov 11-Nov 11-Nov 11-Nov 18-Nov 18-Nov 18-Nov ACCA FUNDAMENTALS LEVEL Tuition & Exams Prep Package & Evenings Skills Subjects SUBJECT F5 - Corporate & Business Law (UK Variant) F5 - Performance Management F6 - Taxation (SA Variant) F7 - Financial Reporting (INTL) F8 - Audit & Assurance (INTL) F9 - Financial Management WEEK DATE TIME DAY TP TP TP TP TP TEST 1 TP TP TP TEST 2 EXPP MOCK Evenings 08h00 - Thursdays E 21h00 31-Aug 7-Sep 14-Sep 21-Sep 28-Sep 5-Oct 12-Oct 19-Oct 2-Nov 9-Nov 16-Nov B A Evenings 08h00 - R Tuesdays S 21h00 22-Aug 29-Aug 5-Sep 12-Sep 19-Sep 26-Sep 3-Oct 10-Oct 17-Oct 31-Oct 7-Nov 14-Nov E T B Evenings 08h00 - A Wednesdays E 21h00 30-Aug 6-Sep 13-Sep 20-Sep 27-Sep 4-Oct 11-Oct 18-Oct R 1-Nov 8-Nov 15-Nov K R 08h00 - E Saturdays 11h00 2-Sep 9-Sep 16-Sep 23-Sep 30-Sep 7-Oct 14-Oct 21-Oct A 4-Nov 11-Nov 18-Nov 14h30 - K Saturdays 17h30 2-Sep 9-Sep 16-Sep 23-Sep 30-Sep 7-Oct 14-Oct 21-Oct 4-Nov 11-Nov 18-Nov Evenings 11h15 - Mondays 14h15 28-Aug 4-Sep 11-Sep 18-Sep 25-Sep 2-Oct 9-Oct 16-Oct 30-Oct 6-Nov 13-Nov ACCA PROFESSIONAL LEVEL Tuition & Exams Prep Package & Evenings SUBJECT P1 Governance, Risk & Ethics P2 Corporate Reporting (INTL) P3 Business Analysis P4 Advanced Financial Management (Optional) P5 Advanced Performance Management(Optional) P7 Advanced Audit & Assurance (INTL (Optional) WEEK DATE TIME DAY Evenings Evenings 11h15-14h15 14h30-17h30 08h00-11h00 14h30-17h30 18h00-21h00 18h00-21h00 Sundays Sundays Sundays Saturdays Tuesdays Wednesdays TP TP TP TP TEST 1 TP TP TP TEST 2 EXPP MOCK EXPP 3-Sep 10-Sep 17-Sep 24-Sep 1-Oct 8-Oct 15-Oct 22-Oct E 5-Nov 12-Nov 19-Nov 26-Nov B A R 3-Sep 10-Sep 17-Sep 24-Sep 1-Oct 8-Oct 15-Oct 22-Oct S 5-Nov 12-Nov 19-Nov 26-Nov E T B A 3-Sep 10-Sep 17-Sep 24-Sep 1-Oct 8-Oct 15-Oct 22-Oct E R 5-Nov 12-Nov 19-Nov 26-Nov K R E 2-Sep 9-Sep 16-Sep 23-Sep 30-Sep 7-Oct 14-Oct 21-Oct A 4-Nov 11-Nov 18-Nov 25-Nov K 29-Aug 5-Sep 12-Sep 19-Sep 26-Sep 3-Oct 10-Oct 17-Oct 31-Oct 7-Nov 14-Nov 21-Nov 30-Aug 6-Sep 13-Sep 20-Sep 27-Sep 4-Oct 11-Oct 18-Oct 1-Nov 8-Nov 15-Nov 22-Nov N.B: P6 - Kindly check with respective campus if course is running in Semester Disclaimer : All classes advertised will run subject to availability. ACCA dates correct at the time of publishing. Please check website for latest updates.

15 CFO The JUNIOR 2017 OPEN CHALLENGE TO IEB, CAMBRIDGE & STATE SCHOOLS IN SOUTH AFRICA Case Study Competition WHAT? IN 2017, WE ARE EXTENDING OUR GLOBAL SUCCESS WITH THE CFO CASE STUDY COMPETITION TO SOUTH AFRICA s HIGH SCHOOLS WHERE? NATIONAL FINALS AT THE JOHANNESBURG STOCK EXCHANGE WHO? STUDENTS MUST BE 19 OR BELOW & ASPIRE TO GLOBAL BUSINESS LEADERSHIP WHEN? ENTRIES OPEN 1 NOVEMBER 2016 & CLOSE 31 MARCH 2017 WHY? SHOWCASE THE QUALITY OF YOUR SCHOOL S TEACHING AND EXPOSE YOUR STUDENTS TO TOP UNIVERSITIES, EMPLOYERS & CAREER OPPORTUNITIES PLUS WIN R50,000 CASH AWARD HOW? FORM TEAMS OF 4 PER SCHOOL TO ENTER GET MORE INFO & REGISTER ONLINE:

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