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2 Redefine your ACCA exam preparation with LSBF and InterActive InterActive is a distance learning platform that provides comprehensive ACCA tuition online in collaboration with the London School of Business and Finance. This partnership allows you to learn from award-winning tutors with a proven track-record of guiding students to exam success first time around. Why study for ACCA with LSBF powered by InterActive? Study full ACCA syllabus LIVE. Take part in live tuition and revision classes as if you were on campus. Benefit from the comprehensive learning experience provided through Global Live online tuition sessions, Global Live online revision sessions and Live online question & answer sessions. Recordings of all live sessions as well as HD recorded video lectures are available anytime you want. Benefit from individual tutor support with your every step. Never learn or revise alone with individual guidance on any course related issues. Study anywhere and anytime. Content on the InterActive platform is available 24/7 from both PC and mobile devices. Enjoy a seamless learning experience through programmes which are structured to fit your lifestyle and not vice versa. Network with over 12000 students worldwide*. Why limit yourself with the classroom walls, if you can now easily share ideas and build relationships with fellow students from over 150 countries? The interactive platform has perhaps been the most useful resource for me throughout my studies [ ] I can study as I want, when I want and anywhere at all. Aaron Ambrose, United Kingdom Study through our award-winning platform with award-winning tutors. London School of Business and Finance powered by InterActive has been granted a number of awards: Lecturer of the Year 2013 Distance Learning Resource of the Year 2007 National Lecturer of the Year 2004 Benefit from: About 35 hours of HD studio recorded video lectures per paper Live Online Tuition and Revision sessions Live Online question & answer sessions Over 1000 pages of study materials available per paper (on average) Pass First Time Guarantee** You will receive all the benefits of a class-based course without the need to travel to class. You can access and interact with the tutor in the same manner as being in class and benefit from the highly experienced tutors that we are lucky to have working in LSBF. Robert Sowerby, Professional Courses Director *Data collected after June 2012 intake. **T&C s apply. See website for details.
3 Faculty LSBF s expert faculty includes award- winning tutors with over 30 years experience in enabling ACCA students to pass first time. As ACCA specialists and published academics, these tutors have been hand-picked for their in-depth knowledge and passion for teaching. The biographies and profiles below will tell you more about your ACCA tutors. Robert Sowerby ProfessionalCourses Director Robert began teaching in 1990 and has taught in London as well as many other locations around the world. His specialist areas are management, cost accounting and financial management. Robert teaches with a passion and enthusiasm that never fails to bring the ACCA study programme to life. 2013 2012 Francis Braganza Senior Tutor Francis has more than 30 years of global experience in teaching financial analysis. He was awarded the National Lecturer of the Year prize in 2004 by PQ magazine and received nominations from FTC for Lecturer of the Year in both 2005 and 2007. Francis has a detailed, up-to-date understanding of the industry and for this reason he has had numerous articles published in leading accountancy journals. Martin Jones Senior Tutor Working as an accountancy practitioner for 7 years, principally with PricewaterhouseCoopers, Martin has gathered a wealth of knowledge and experience and is considered an expert in audit and financial reporting. Martin began teaching in 1994 and was a founding partner of FTC.
4 David Laws Senior Tutor More than 10 years of lecturing experience has made David a key asset to LSBF s accounting department. Having been awarded MSc and BSc degrees from Washington State and Hull University respectively, David has a strong academic background coupled with an international perspective. Carolyn Napier Senior Tutor Formerly a chemistry academic, Carolyn trained as a chartered accountant, gaining the ACCA qualification before moving into professional training. Having dedicated more than 20 years to lecturing, Carolyn is one of LSBF s most experienced tutors and a widely respected authority in both general and advanced taxation. Debbie Crossman Senior Tutor Debbie has been teaching for almost 30 years, along the way helping untold numbers of students achieve the careers they aspire to. Her dedication and ethusiasm have made her a favourite among law students. Paul Merrison Senior Tutor An ICAEW member, Paul has been teaching accountancy students for 16 years. He has also been an examiner, and was Head of Training for a firm of UK Chartered Accountants. He has taught in many countries and has specialised in audit, eithics and coporate governance. Paul is renowed for being able to inspire interest in subjects that many students previously regarded as mundane or difficult to study. 2013 Each tutor gives personalised feedback by identifying your strengths and weaknesses and helping you build on both. They achieve this through Live Online sessions and comprehensive study resources - tools which play an enormous part in the continued success of InterActive s students.
5 The ACCA qualification The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) sets an international standard of excellence in accounting and finance. It awards qualifications that are recognised worldwide by employers across banking, management and consulting. Being ACCA accredited opens doors for your career progression and earning potential. It also allows you to become a Registered Auditor and join the ACCA members club giving you access to a range of advanced professional development resources. Registration with ACCA You should register for exams in your chosen subjects with ACCA before starting your course. You must also make sure you meet all ACCA entry requirements including two A Levels and three GCSEs or equivalent in five separate subjects. Your entry route will also depend on your age and academic qualifications. For instance, degree holders from ACCA-accredited institutions may be exempt from up to 9 exams. Enrolling with InterActive Once you have registered with ACCA and you have your confirmation number, you can enrol on one of InterActive s comprehensive study options that include all the papers you want. InterActive was extremely useful when I worked in the Big 4. It enabled me to fit my preparation for ACCA exams into a busy schedule. Phillip Papirnik, United States If you would like to learn more about entry requirements, exemptions or anything else, please visit the ACCA website (www.accaglobal.com).
6 ACCA syllabus & exam regulations The ACCA syllabus consists of 14 papers divided into 4 levels: Knowledge - 3 papers Skills - 6 papers Essentials - 3 papers Options - 2 papers out of 4 Knowledge level F1 Accountant in Business F2 Management Accounting F3 Financial Accounting Skills level F4 Corporate and Business Law F5 Performance Management F6 Taxation F7 Financial Reporting F8 Audit & Assurance F9 Financial Management Essentials level P1 Governance, Risks and Ethics P2 Corporate Reporting P3 Business Analysis Options Exams To qualify for ACCA certification and membership, you will need to pass 14 papers. You must proceed through the 4 levels in order, but papers within each level may be taken in any order. You will be able to register for examinations (either computer or paper based) at ACCA s worldwide centres twice a year. You may sit a maximum of 4 papers at once. Exam closing dates* Early entry (Online only) Standard entry (Online and paper) Late entry (Online only) June exams 8 th March 9 th March - 8 th April 9 th April - 8 th May December exams 8 th September 9 th September - 8 th October 9 th October - 8 th November It will take a minimum of 2 years, and up to 10 years, to complete all your examinations and gain ACCA membership. The pass mark for all examinations is 50%. (Choose any 2 from the modules below) P4 Advanced Financial Management P5 Advanced Performance Management P6 Advanced Taxation P7 Advanced Audit & Assurance *These dates are subject to change. Please refer to www.accaglobal.com for up to date information.
7 Ensure your ACCA exam success with LSBF powered by InterActive 5 years of innovative distance learning education experience provided to students around the world Over 100,000 students have studied with InterActive 1.9 terabytes of learning materials is available on InterActive platform The amount of students increases by over 100% each year Multi award-winning distance learning provider The average class size is 29 students from more than 140 countries: Africa Asia Australia and Oceania Central and East Europe CIS Latin America Middle East Northen America Western Europe *Amongst the students studying for professional qualifications with InterActive in 2013
8 InterActive study options Designed and led by LSBF s award-winning tutors, our comprehensive online study options let you easily navigate the ACCA syllabus through live tuition and revision sessions, HD-quality videos and a range of online study tool and materials. Study options Global Live Online Tuition Sessions + recordings Global Live Online Tuition - lecture notes ACCA Live Tuition + Live Revision LSBF TIP ACCA Live Tuition ACCA Tuition ACCA Basic ACCA Start ACCA Live Revision Choose the package that suits your needs: ACCA Live Tuition + Live Revision Receive the ultimate interactive learning experience through ACCA Live Tuition and Live Revision sessions with worldclass tutors. ACCA Live Tuition Experience campus life without the hassle of leaving home through interactive ACCA Live Tuition study option combined with comprehensive tuition materials. ACCA Tuition Study at your own pace through a combination of HD-quality studio recorded tuition and revision videos plus online study materials, available 24/7. FEATURES Global Live Online Revision Sessions + recordings Global Live Online Tuition Q&A Sessions + recordings Global Live Online Revision Q&A Sessions + recordings Marked mock exam with video debrief Progress test questions with video debriefs Tutor support Study text (Online or Printed*) Revision kit (Online or Printed*) Revision cards (Online or Printed*) Pre-recorded tuition videos with lecture notes Pre-recorded revision video sessions Introduction videos ACCA Basic Self-starters are able to utilise comprehensive HD-quality studio recorded tuition videos backed up by the online study resources available 24/7. Course library & related articles Online community of students and mentors Global Live Online Q&A Sessions for starters Marked mock exam ACCA Start Progress test questons Providing full syllabus coverage, HD-quality quality tuition and revision videos as well as personalised tutor support make this the ultimate ACCA study option for students of F1, F2 & F3 papers. ACCA Live Revision Fine-tune your knowledge through a series of intensive live revision sessions and HD quality lectures lead by LSBF award winning tutors. Pre-recorded tuition and revision videos with notes Pass First Time Guarantee** Papers available and prices Promotions F1-F3: n/a; F4-F9: 650; : 700 Book 3 papers and pay for 2** F1-F3: n/a; F4-F9: 380; : 400 Book 3 papers and pay for 2** F1-F3: n/a; F4-F9: 250; : 280 Book 3 papers and pay for 2** F1-F3: n/a; F4-F9: 135; : 140 F1-F3: 230; F4-F9: n/a; : n/a Book 3 papers and pay for 2** F1-F3: n/a; F4-F9: 320; : 350 Book 3 papers and pay for 2** *Hard copy materials are available for an additional charge, in order to receive these materials shipping must also be paid. **T&C s apply. See website for details.
9 InterActive study materials If you would prefer to study using specific materials only, you may choose to buy access to one of the Study materials options below : STUDY MATERIALS ACCA Study text ACCA Revision kit ACCA Revision cards Printed* Online Printed* Online Printed* Online Mock exam after ACCA Revision Marked mock exam with video debrief Study text (Online) Revision kit (Online) FEATURES Revision cards (Online) Study text (Printed*) Revision kit (Printed*) Revision cards (Printed*) Papers available Prices 35.00 35.oo 20.oo 20.oo 12.oo 12.oo 55.oo InterActive recommends... that you book Live Tuition + Live Revision to ensure your exam success. If you do so you will also benefit from our Pass First Time Guarantee. To benefit from the offers please enrol for the appropriate papers. Apply now to benefit from our special offer: Get 3 ACCA papers for the price of 2** *Hard copy materials are available for an additional charge, in order to receive these materials shipping must also be paid. **T&C s apply. See website for details.
10 Features Eight two-hour long Global Live Online Tuition sessions with notes Participate and interact with your tutors and peers through live video streams of lectures online, as if you were on campus. Up to 8 classes per paper are taught by LSBF tutors, meaning online students enjoy the same learning benefits as those who study on campus. The lectures are also available as recordings so you can review each on demand. Four two-hour and a half long Global Live Online Revision sessions with notes Experience vital revision services enhancing your exam preparation with live video streaming of a revision lectures on your PC. The live session is also available as a recording thus allowing you to revise anytime and anywhere. LIVE Online Q&A Benefit from live question & answer sessions led by the course tutor providing you with up to date study tips and course related questions. HD recorded tuition & revision videos There are HD recorded tuition and revision videos featuring expert LSBF tutors. These come with notes and allow you to access lectures any time you like. Marked mock exams with video debrief You can practice with exam-style papers which are marked by your lecturers. You will receive individual feedback and a video guide on how to improve your exam performance. Progress test questions with video debriefs These are four questions meant to measure your progress. They come with four video guides and tutor feedback identifying areas you can improve on. Tutor support You can always contact your tutors with any academic concerns, either by email or through the discussion forums (which allow you to share information with other students who may have the same concerns). Online community of students and mentors Make the most of your learning experience by interacting with over 12 000 students and mentors worldwide*, as well as building contacts for your future career. Pass First Time Guarantee** In the unlikely event that you don t pass your exam the first time around, InterActive gives you free access to study materials equivalent to tuition and revision packages to support you in your resit. Course library& related articles The course library provides you with additional insights on the course through related articles, pre-recorded videos mapping the syllabus for each paper, as well as a pre- recorded video with study support. Exam prep resources A variety of supporting exam materials such as pre-recorded video with exam tips from the tutor, and a post exam debrief helping you to revise and get prepared for the coming examination. Additionally you will benefit from a series of exam related articles. Online and printed study materials Study texts which cover the topics you need to pass your exams, plus revision kits examining questions that are likely to come up in the ACCA exams. There are also revision cards that provide vital information using memorable visual tools such as charts and diagrams. *Data collected after June 2012 intake. **T&C s apply. See website for details.
11 ACCA + Global MBA (Financial Management) or MA in Finance and Investment Get the advantage you need to stand out in the world of business by combining your ACCA qualification with an internationally recognised master s degree. InterActive has built an innovative online learning platform that allows you to study for an ACCA and postgraduate qualification in a way that suits you. Combining your ACCA qualification with a prestigious postgraduate degree enhances your chances of reaching senior management positions and can transform your career. Gain your postgraduate degree in only a few additional months. You can start your master s studies once you have passed all 14 ACCA papers. This gives you exemptions from certain postgraduate modules, helping you complete your studies sooner. Complete your ACCA papers with London School of Business and Finance powered by InterActive and benefit from sponsorships provided by the Oracle Capital Group. The more ACCA papers you study with us, the higher discount you will enjoy for both programmes. Benefit from the below: Two world-recognised qualifications will boost your career on an international level Postgraduate degree in 8 months MBA/MA sponsorships available* 100% online, flexible programmes study anywhere, any time Free LSBF Certificates when booking 12 or 14 ACCA papers *subject to availability
12 Boost your ACCA with BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University Gain an undergraduate degree in 3 months for an additional 475 GBP* Enhance your employability with a powerful combination of two internationally-recognised qualifications. You can now blend the ACCA professional accounting qualification with an undergraduate degree from Oxford Brookes University by taking our new online BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting Oxford Brookes Mentoring Programme. London School of Business & Finance (LSBF), powered by InterActive, is proud to introduce the programme. It enables you to obtain a BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University in only 3 additional months and for only 475GBP* once you have passed the ACCA Fundamental Level (). On completion of your ACCA Fundamentals Level studies, you will spend 3 months working directly with your mentor on a Research and Analysis Project. The project is submitted to and evaluated by Oxford Brookes University, who will then award you with the BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting. To help you complete this final stage of the degree course, LSBF is offering: HD-quality instruction videos Dedicated live online mentor support Extensive support materials and samples Our mentors have all completed the Mentor Development Programme delivered by the Business Faculty of the Oxford Brookes University in 2013. This guarantees that you will receive the highest quality support available on your way towards earning your BSc. ACCA and the Oxford Brookes University have worked together to create this unique programme which is exclusively available to ACCA students dedicated to pursuing a successful career in Accounting. I was amazed by my mentor s knowledge and by how effortlessly he made even the most complex topics simple to understand Zahidul Chy, BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting *Students are also required to pay project submission fees to the Oxford Brookes University.
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