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 january - june CAMPUSS : SANDTON PRTORIA PARKTOWN NAMIBIA become your vision a chartered finance professional Tel : +27 (0)11 234 9223 -mail : enquiries@charterquest.co.za Website : www.charterquest.co.za
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Contents 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 About CharterQuest Parktown Campus 10 Reasons to Choose CharterQuest About ACCA ACCA Qualification ACCA Qualification - The Future About FYLA The CFO Case Study Competition -2016 Highlights Study Options Tuition Fees Timetables 11 ALL Levels Messag
ABOUT CHARTRQUST Vision To be Africa s world-class Centre of xceptionalism 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 : xceptionalism : 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 CO "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 CO), Patience Semenya (Head of ACCA South Africa); invited to open The Johannesburg Stock xchange, 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
2017 ACCA PROSPCTUS 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) 11 484 0205 (SA & Intl) Tel: 0861 131 137 (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 xams Centre ACCA Bookstore International Students Administration 2
2017 ACCA PROSPCTUS 10 RASONS TO CHOOS CHARTRQUST 1st Time Pass Guarantee A 1st Time Pass Guarantee or Free return + 35% OFF A 2ND SUBJCT, 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 xams and Global Top 4 Finish! High Quality Learning Materials We are the ONLY CIMA GLOBAL QUALITY PARTNR 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, xam Prep + Home Study options. Computer Based xams Modern Computer-Based xams (CBA, CB, OT, ICS) facilities. ALL authorized test centres! campuses are PearsonVU 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 xchange. 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 duloan) 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. www.charterconnect.co.za International Student-friendly An international student-friendly regime that includes free accommodation assistance and immigration advice on how to procure your study permit. 3
2017 ACCA PROSPCTUS About ACCA Where do I start? STP 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 nglish and Mathematics). This allows entry into the ACCA Foundation in Accountancy program. STP 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. http://www.accaglobal.com/za/en/qualifications/apply-now/exemptions.html STP 3 What are the registration fees and how do I register and then take exams? To register, follow this link: http://charterquest.co.za/page/acca-registration xam 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 STP 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). STP 5 How do I nrol 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: www.charterquest.co.za. The ACCA Practical Work xperience Requirement (PR) 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 PR? 1. valuate 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). www.charterconnect.co.za 4
2017 ACCA PROSPCTUS ACCA Qualification Structure MATHS AND NGLISH SLF-CHCK MODULS (optional) FOUNDATIONS IN PROFSSIONALISM MODUL + 2 exams + 2 exams + 3 exams + 2 exams from 3 = INTRODUCTORY CRTIFICAT IN FINANCIAL AND MANAGMNT ACCOUNTING = INTRMDIAT CRTIFICAT IN FINANCIAL AND MANAGMNT ACCOUNTING = DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING AND BUSINSS SPCIALIST OPTIONS AWARDS + FPR INCLUDING 12 MONTHS WORK XPRINC = CRTIFID ACCOUNTING TCHNICIAN (CAT) Foundations in Accountancy NTRY LVL 2 + PROFSSIONAL THICS MODUL + 6 exams = ADVANCD DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING AND BUSINSS BSc from Oxford Brookes University NTRY LVL 3 + PR INCLUDING 36 MONTHS WORK XPRINC + 5 exams = ACCA MMBR MBA from Oxford Brookes University ACCA QUALIFICATION 5
ACCA Qualification The Future 2017 ACCA PROSPCTUS. Timeline October 2016 October 2017 June 2018 Sept 2018 xternal announcement of changes Microsite Transition tool Syllabus Specimen exams x 2 thics and Professional Skills launched Approved content provider materials PM 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 mbracing change. Shaping futures. 6
2017 ACCA PROSPCTUS 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 nglish/first Language (5 or above on the NSC Scale of Achievement) Applications for 2018 are now open. Visit http://www.chaterquest.co.za/page/fylaapplicant/regiser 7
The CFO Case Study Competition 2016 highlights in collaboration with ACCA! 2017 ACCA PROSPCTUS Case Study Competition 2016 Winners - Team Athena from Zambia with the Project xecutive Director - Mr Valentine Nti, Prof. Mervyn King (Middle, First Secretary Tourism (Zambia) - Mrs P. M. Muyamwa (Middle Right), and CO of SAICA - Dr. Terence Nombembe (Far Right). The CFO 2016 Winning Team (Athena) with the International panel of judges. Case Study Competition Project xecutive Director - Mr Valentine Nti addressing audience before announcement of the 2016 Winning Team. 2016 Prestigious Award Presenter - lias 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
2017 ACCA PROSPCTUS Study Options COD DSCRIPTION INDICATIV BNFITS 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 TPP Tuition & xam Prep Package TPP - venings TPP - TPP - Daytime TPP - Full Time 18-21 hours of tuition contact time (structured over six to nine 3 hour sessions ) 6-18 hours of xam preps/revision time (structured over four to five 3 hour sessions) Kaplan Study Text and Course Notes Kaplan Workbook/xam Bank (OT Practice/Revision Kit) 2 Progress Mocks/Test + 1 Final Mock all marked with review feedback. TPP-W (ICS) Tuition & xams Prep Package - Integrated Case Study xams) Same as above but excluding xams Bank (OT Practice & Revision Kit) TPP - Gateway Package 2 F2 P2 + Gateway /MCS exams TPP - vening/ Same as TPP but excluding xams Bank (OT Practice & Revision Kit) POP xams Preparation Package POP - venings POP - POP - Daytime POP - Full Time 6-18 hours of xams Preps/Revision time (stuctured over four 3 hour sessions) Kaplan Workbook/xam Bank (OT Practical/Revision Kit) 1 Progress Mock/Test + Final Mock all marked with review feed back. POP (ICS) xam Preparation Package (Integrated Case Study xams) Same as TPP - (ICS) but excluding Tuition Phase attendance and Kaplan Wordbook. Refresher Package Operational Level 1 F1 P1 + OCS exam TPP - venings/ Same as TPP but exluding OT Practice & Revision Kit Refresher Package Strategic level 3 F3 P3 + OCS exam TPP - venings/ Same as TPP 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/xam Bank (OT Practice/Revision Kit) 2 Progress Mocks/Tests + Final Mock all marked with review feedback. xam Preparation Booster Home Study Package + POP Pakage for O.T Modules All benefits in HSP Package & all benefits in POP Package 9
2017 ACCA PROSPCTUS TUITION FS (14% VAT to be included) STANDARD OFFR: Up to 15% discounts for self - sponsored students. Deposit +/- R950 + VAT per module, pay balance over 1-6 months. FIA - CAT Introductory TPP - /W TPP - FT TPP D POP /W POP D HSP FA1 MA1 Ietrmediate FA2 MA2 Diploma FAB FMA FFA R 9 200 R 9 200 R 9 200 R 2 250 ACCA FUNDAMNTALS LVL Knowledge TPP - /W TPP - FT TPP D POP /W POP D HSP F1 F2 F3 Skills F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 R 5 290 R 5 290 R 5 290 R 5 290 R 5 290 R 5 290 R 9 200 R 9 200 R 9 200 R 8 700 R 8 700 R 8 700 R 8 700 R 8 700 R 8 700 ACCA PROFSSIONAL LVL ssentials TPP - /W TPP - FT TPP D POP /W POP D HSP P1 P2 P3 R 6 150 R 6 150 R 6 150 R 3 750 R 3 750 R 3 750 Options P4 P5 P6 P7 R 6 150 R 6 150 R 6 150 R 6 150 R 3 750 R 3 750 R 3 750 R 3 750 Disclaimer : All classes advertised will run subject to availability. CIMA dates correct at the time of publishing. Please check website for latest updates. 10
2017 ACCA PROSPCTUS ACCA FIA- CAT DIPLOMA IN ACOUNTING Tuition & xams Prep Package Timetables SUBJCT FAB Accountant in Business FMA Management Accounting FFA Financial Accounting (INTL) DAT TIM DAY 08h00 11h00 11h15 14h15 14h30 17h30 TP TP TP TP TP TST 1 TP TP TP TST 2 XPP MOCK XPP 19 Feb 26 Feb 5 Mar 12 Mar 19 Mar 26 Mar 2 Apr 9 Apr 7 May 14 May 21 May 28 May B A 19 Feb 26 Feb 5 Mar 2 Mar 19 Mar 26 Mar 2 Apr 9 Apr R S 7 May 14 May 21 May 28 May T 12 Feb 19 Feb 26 Feb 5 Mar 2 Mar 19 Mar 26 Mar 2 Apr 9 Apr A 7 May 14 May 21 May 28 May K R WK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 ACCA FUNDAMNTALS LVL Tuition & xams Prep Package Knowledge Subjects SUBJCT F1 Accountant in Business F2 Management Accounting F3 Financial Accounting (INTL) DAT TIM DAY 08h00 11h00 11h15 14h15 14h30 17h30 TP TP TP TP TP TST 1 TP TP TP TST 2 XPP MOCK XPP 19 Feb 26 Feb 5 Mar 12 Mar 19 Mar 26 Mar 2 Apr 9 Apr 7 May 14 May 21 May 28 May B A 19 Feb 26 Feb 5 Mar 2 Mar 19 Mar 26 Mar 2 Apr 9 Apr R S 7 May 14 May 21 May 28 May T 12 Feb 19 Feb 26 Feb 5 Mar 2 Mar 19 Mar 26 Mar 2 Apr 9 Apr A 7 May 14 May 21 May 28 May K R WK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 ACCA FUNDAMNTALS LVL Tuition & xams Prep Package & venings Skills Subjects SUBJCT F4 - Corporate & Business Law (UK Variant) F5 - Performance Management F6 - Taxation (SA Variant) F7 - Financial Reporting (INTL) F8 - Audit & Assurance (INTL) F9 - Financial Management DAT TIM DAY venings venings venings venings 18h00-21h00 18h00-21h00 18h00-21h00 08h00-11h00 11h15-14h15 18h00-21h00 Thursdays Tuesdays Wednesdays Saturdays Saturdays Mondays TP 14-Feb TP TP TP TP TST 1 TP TP TP TST 2 XPP MOCK XPP 23-Feb 2-Mar 9-Mar 16-Mar 23-Mar 30-Mar 21-Feb 28-Feb 7-Mar 14-Mar 22-Mar 28-Mar 22-Feb 1-Mar 8-Mar 15-Mar 22-Mar 29-Mar 18-Feb 25-Feb 4-Mar 11-Mar 18-Mar 25-Mar 18-Feb 25-Feb 4-Mar 11-Mar 18-Mar 25-Mar 20-Feb 27-Feb 6-Mar 13-Mar 20-Mar 27-Mar 6-Apr 13-Apr B 4-May 11-May 18-May 25-May A R 4-Apr 11-Apr S 2-May 9-May 16-May 23-May T AB 5-Apr 12-Apr A 3-May 10-May KR 17-May 24-May RS 1-Apr 8-Apr T A 6-May 13-May 20-May 27-May K 1-Apr 8-Apr R 6-May 13-May 20-May 27-May 3-Apr 10-Apr 8-May 15-May 22-May 29-May WK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 ACCA PROFSSIONAL LVL Tuition & xams Prep Package & venings SUBJCT P1 Governance, Risk & thics P2 Corporate Reporting (INTL) P3 Business Analysis P4 Advanced Financial Management (Optional) P5 Advanced Performance Management(Optional) P7 Advanced Audit & Assurance (INTL (Optional) WK DAT TIM DAY venings 11h15-14h15 14h30-17h30 08h00-11h00 14h30-17h30 18h00-21h00 08h00-11h00 Saturdays Tuesdays TP 19-Feb 19-Feb 19-Feb 18-Feb 21-Feb TP TP TP TST 1 TP TP TP TST 2 XPP MOCK XPP 26-Feb 5-Mar 12-Mar 26-Mar 26-Mar 2-Apr 9-Apr B 30-Apr 7-May 14-May 21-May A R 26-Feb 5-Mar 12-Mar 26-Mar 26-Mar 2-Apr 9-Apr S 30-Apr 7-May 14-May 21-May T AB 26-Feb 5-Mar 12-Mar 26-Mar 26-Mar 2-Apr 9-Apr A 30-Apr 7-May 14-May 21-May KR RS 25-Feb 4-Mar 11-Mar 25-Mar 25-Mar 1-Apr 8-Apr T A 6-May 13-May 20-May 27-May K 28-Feb 7-Mar 14-Mar 28-Mar 28-Mar 4-Apr 11-Apr R 2-May 9-May 16-May 23-May Saturdays 18-Feb 25-Feb 4-Mar 11-Mar 25-Mar 25-Mar 1-Apr 8-Apr 6-May 13-May 20-May 27-May 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 N.B: P6 and Foundations in Accountancy only runs in Semester 2 (July to December) 11 Disclaimer : All classes advertised will run subject to availability. ACCA dates correct at the time of publishing. Please check website for latest updates.
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