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1 Passing ACCA exams is not a piece of cake. Success in the exams requires three essential elements the right mentorship, hard work and commitment. Choosing the right training provider is as critical for your exam success. Students at Lynchpin Training find themselves highly motivated and committed because of the exceptional exam focused coaching they receive from the best ACCA faculty in the UAE. Contents ACCA STUDY OPTIONS 2 9 REASONS to JOIN LYNCHPIN 3 TEAM at LYNCHPIN 4 SYLLABUS & EXAM REGULATIONS 5 WHAT AWAITS YOU 6 ACCA ROAD MAP 7 ACCA DEADLINES 8 REACH US 9 ACCA CONNECT 9
ACCA STUDY OPTIONS at LYNCHPIN At Lynchpin Training flexible study options are tailored to meet the needs of all students from full time students to busy professionals. Our training methodologies are structured in a way that help students pass their exams in first attempt. 2 Choose one of the study options that match your needs the most. TUITION Package ESSENTIAL Package SUCCESS Package Lecture Slides / Notes Classroom Lectures Study Text Book Online Learning Management System Lecture Slides / Notes Classroom Lectures Study Text Book Revision Kit Online Learning Management System Revision Classes Lecture Slides / Notes Classroom Lectures Study Text Book Revision Kit Online Learning Management System Revision Classes Question based Evening Pass Promise Mock Exam Lynchpin Training conducts Open Evenings from time to time. Open Evenings are an opportunity for students interested in ACCA to interact with trainers and program advisors at Lynchpin Training. They are able to better understand issues such as scope of ACCA, exam exemptions, fee structures, deadlines, etc. The dates of Open Evenings are updated at facebook.com/lynchpintraining
09 TO JOIN LYNCHPIN TRAINING REASONS ACCA APPROVED LEARNING PARTNER 01 ACCA has awarded Lynchpin Training with Gold Status Learning Partner in Dubai & Abu Dhabi. 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 3 EXPERTISE We have the largest and the best team of permanent and visiting faculty members in the country. They make sure that you receive individual attention and spend time in classrooms that are conducive to conceptual as well as technical learning. RESULTS Our ACCA students results speak for themselves. They are phenomenally higher than the average International rates. LOCATION Lynchpin Training has chosen premium locations for its four branches in Dubai (Knowledge Village and DIFC), Sharjah- Dubai border and Abu Dhabi. No matter which part of these three cities you are in, you can find us conveniently. DEDICATED ACCA HELPDESK We have a dedicated helpdesk to attend to our ACCA students whenever and however they need us. They can reach us by coming at the front desks at any of the three branches or by emailing us at care@lynchpintraining.com. STRUCTURED LEARNING APPROACH At Lynchpin Training, your ACCA road to success is set from day one. Live class lectures followed by dedicated revision classes and a finishing touch of question based evenings and mock exams form the perfect recipe for success. PASS PROMISE We are so confident of our time tested training methodology that if after attending the classes and following the advised learning path, if you fail your ACCA exam, repeat your classes absolutely free! EXAM REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE Once students are through with their exam preparation at Lynchpin Training, they guided as to when and how they should register for the exam they wish to take. PROGRESS REPORTS All along the ACCA journey, students are evaluated by their trainers. The results of class tests and mock exams are uploaded on the LMS (Learning Management System). Thus, students can track their performance and take measures for improvement accordingly. Trainers also make sure they interact with the students after classes to discuss students progress and other issues they may need help with.
TEAM at LYNCHPIN TRAINING Highly qualifed and experienced trainers form the very backbone of LYNCHPIN TRAINING. Following are our permanent ACCA trainers along with their areas of specialization. Farrukh Baig FCA Certified in Entrepreneurship Talha Pasha ACCA, CAT Muhammad Irfan ACCA 4
5 ACCA SYLLABUS & EXAM REGULATIONS WHAT is ACCA? ACCA stands for Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. It is an organization that awards successful candidates with the professional qualification, ACCA. ACCA was founded in 1904 and today is present in over 170 countries. The ACCA qualification has gained world-wide popularity over the past century. Professionals with the ACCA qualification are known for their thorough knowledge and insights in accounting, finance, audit HOW are the EXAMS STRUCTURED? The ACCA program consists of 14 subjects. These courses are classified into two different levels Fundamental and Professional. Both these levels are further broken down into two modules each. Fundamental level consists of the Knowledge and Skills modules and the Professional level consists of the Essential and Optional module TEACHING METHODOLOGY Students at Lynchpin Training are trained using an optimized combination of teaching methods and material. They include Lecture presentations/ Revision kits / Study Plan / Exam Tips Assignments / Quizzes / Mock exams Questions-based evening Approved publisher books (BPP and Kaplan) Post final mock exam student review and counseling LMS (Learning Management System) ipass (an online interface used by FIA students)
6 WHAT are the ENTRY ROUTES? There are two entry routes for ACCA; a. Foundation route (begins with FIA Foundations in Accounting) b. Professional route (begins with Knowledge module) WHO is ELIGIBLE foracca? Following are different scenarios ACCA applicants may belong to: a. High school graduates High school graduates may enroll in ACCA through the Foundation route. b. Bachelors or Masters Graduates with degrees issued by ACCA accredited universities can be exempted from up to 9 ACCA exams. Those with bachelor s/master s degree in accounting-related subjects take the Professional route. c. Others Individuals without high school certificates or a bachelors or masters degree can also enter through Foundation route. WHAT AVAITS YOU ABOUT LYNCHPIN TRAINING LYNCHPIN TRAINING was founded in 2009 as a preparation center for professional qualifications including ACCA. Its head office was established in Knowledge Village, Dubai. Since its inception, LYNCHPIN TRAINING s excellence in training and customer service has helped it grow multiple folds. March and May 2012 witnessed the inauguration of LYNCHPIN TRAINING s second and third branches in DIFC (Dubai) and Abu Dhabi respectively. In April 2013, another branch on Dubai-Sharjah road was opened.
7 ACCA ROAD MAP FOUNDATION FUNDAMENTAL PROFESSIONAL FA1 Recording Financial Transactions MA1 Management Information 36 months relevant work experience Foundation in Professionalism Module INTRODUCTORY CERTIFICATE IN FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING FA2 Maintaining Financial Records MA2 Managing Costs and Finance INTERMEDIATE CERTIFICATE IN FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING FAB Accounting in Business FMA Management Accounting FFA Financial Accounting DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS Foundation in Professionalism Module Professional Ethics Module KNOWLEDGE F1 Accounting in Business F2 Management Accounting F3 Financial Accounting DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS SKILLS F4 Corporate and Business Law F5 Performance Management F6 Texation F7 Financial Reporting F8 Audit and Assurance F9 Financial Management ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS Research & Analysis and Key Skills Statement Professional Ethics Module ESSENTIALS P1 Governance Risk and Ethics P2 Corporate Reporting P3 Business Analysis OPTIONS (two to be completed) P4 Advanced Financial Management P5 Advanced Performance Management P6 Advanced Texation P7 Advanced Audit and Assurance ACCA QUALIFICATION BSc IN APPLIED ACCOUNTING AWARDED BY OXFORD BROOKS UNIVERSITY Foundation in Professionalism Module is an online ethics module which can be completed before or after the exams but must be completed in order to recieve certification for the award achieved The Professional Ethics Module is an online ethics module which must be completed before, at the same time, or soon after students become eligible to sit Paper P1. Relevant Work Experience can be completed before, at the same time, or after the exams.
DEADLINES a ACCA EXAM REGISTRATION 8 CBE (Computer Based Exam) Lynchpin Training conducts CBE for FIA and Knowledge Module courses. Students are required to register two days prior to the date they have chosen to take their exam. Special arrangements may be made for students who wish to take their exams on an urgent basis. PBE (Paper Based Exam) PBEs are conducted at testing centers approved by ACCA. All ACCA exams can be attempted as PBEs. The deadlines for PBEs registration are April 8 and October 8. The exams are conducted during second or third weeks of June and December. b CLASS REGISTRATION FIA and Knowledge Module Lynchpin Training conducts CBE for FIA and Knowledge Module courses. Students are required to register two days prior to the date they have chosen to take their exam. Special arrangements may be made for students who wish to take their exams on an urgent basis. Skill Module and Professional Level Registrations in Skill Module and Professional Level happen semi-annually. New batches begin in January, February, July and August. c EXEMPTIONS Lynchpin Training offers absolutely free support to enrolled students as well as non-enrolled students in finding exemptions that could be awarded to them. The deadlines to apply for exemption are April 8 and October 8. It takes approximately 2 weeks for the results to come in.
HOW TO book your SEAT 9 01 Meet Us Nothing beats a face to face discussion. You can visit any of the three branches we have in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Dubai Sharjah Border. 02 Visit the Website LynchpinTraining.com is a must-visit for all aspiring ACCA students. Not only does it have a large pool of resources, you can also book yourself for one or more ACCA subjects in an upcoming batch. 03 Send an Email If you are interested in attending an upcoming batch, send us an email and we ll reserve a seat for you. REACH Us 04 Call Us Nothing is easier than picking up the phone and letting us know that you ll be attending an upcoming class. +971-4-4370704 4-2662543 2-4454681 Dubai Knowledge Village Abu Dhabi Head Office BLOCK 2B, OFFICE # F22, 23 & 24 Dubai Knowledge Village DUBAI, UAE +971-4-4370704 OFFICE # 302, CHAIN OFFICE TOWER Al Maroor Road Al Sharqi Street Opposite to Jumbo Electronics ABU DHABI, UAE +971-4-4370704 ACCA Connect TOLL FREE: 8000 3570 3172 PHONE: +44 (0)141 582 2000 FAX: +44 (0)141 582 2222 POST: 2 Central Quay 89 Hydepark street Glasgow G3 8BW UK