ACCA

distance learning study options June 2011 exams

Wherever, whenever or however you want to study, our distance learning courses will train you towards the ACCA Professional Qualification.

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Distance learning options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Online Classroom course outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Online Classroom course timetable & start dates . .5 Basics Packages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Basics Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Basics Online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Application form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Key dates
Register with ACCA Exam entry Exam dates Exam results June 2011 by 31 December 2010 by 15 April 2011 6-10, 13-15 June 2011 22 August 2011

For more detailed information about key dates, rules and regulations, visit www.accaglobal.com/students/acca/info

Your distance learning course options

Distance Learning Programmes

ONLINE CLASSROOM
NEW

BASICS RANGE

You can study via distance learning with us towards all papers of the ACCA Qualification, excluding Options module. All our distance learning programmes include tutor or author support and packages of materials, designed to structure your studies and prepare you for the exam.

An online course that replicates the classroom with the added exibility to study wherever and whenever you have Internet access to a computer.

Traditional distance learning packages that offer you paper-based and online approaches from our support team who will answer your queries. Basics Plus Basics Basics Online

Our Online Classroom course brings our proven and highly commended classroom approach to you via the web. It means you can study anytime you like and anywhere you have Internet access, but with the structure, support and experience you would expect from our classroom courses. Our basics packages are designed for self study students looking for a simple and straightforward study solution with technical support.

mystudy

Interaction Quality

Materials

Interaction Quality

Materials

See page 4 or visit www.bpp.com/acca/onlineclassroom

Visit www.bpp.com/acca/basics

Our three basics packages are cost effective study solutions offering you: 4 an online solution, 4 a paper based solution or 4 a combination of both

MyStudy
A personal online learning resource which gives you the exibility to study wherever and whenever you have Internet access to a computer

Online Classroom course

Our Online Classroom gives you all the structure of a BPP classroom course but with all the flexibility of a distance learning programme.

Study materials included

Youll get a combination of physical and online learning materials, as well as Student Cohort materials designed, produced and delivered specifically for you and your online classmates. Discover more at www.bpp.com/acca/onlineclassroom
Physical Materials
Classroom Course Notes Study Text Practice & Revision Kit Passcards iPass CD Rom (Knowledge Module) Course Exams (exc Knowledge Module) Binder Wallet

The main benefits of the Online Classroom course are:

Youll be assigned a BPP classroom tutor who stays with you every step of the way Flexible start dates (a course starts every four weeks for Knowledge module papers) You have online classmates so you arent studying alone Regular interaction via online forums and updates from your tutor Focused online and physical study materials including comprehensive classroom recordings and BPPs classroom course notes 4 All supported by MyStudy, our online learning resource 4 Pass Assurance for Skills, Options and Essentials modules 4 4 4 4 4

Online Course Content

Online Lectures Question Debriefs Stage guidance Study Text Practice & Revision Kit Revision Notes (Exc Knowledge Module) Revision Skills Bank (Knowledge module) Final Mock with Debrief (Exc Knowledge Module) Interactive Passcards*1 (Exc Knowledge Module) Checkpoint Assessment (Knowledge module)

Student Cohort
Welcome Video Topic Review* Benchmark Data Quizzes & Useful Links* Student Forum Questions for Tutor Forum

Try it out now!

Watch our Online Classroom course video, try out demos of lectures and find out more detail regarding access, tutor support and pass assurance. www.bpp.com/acca/onlineclassroom

Please note that due to the 2011 ACCA syllabus update BPP has had to prioritise the publication dates of the various learning materials. Consequently, the Interactive Pass cards which are mainly for knowledge review and revision will be uploaded later than the other materials. The current due date is March 31st and we will notify students if there are any potential delays.

* Varies by paper

Knowledge module papers

Start date Tutors welcome Guidance, Motivation and Advice

Skills, Options & Essentials module papers

Start date Tutors welcome
GUIDANCE MOTIVATION ADVICE GUIDANCE & PERFORMANCE MONITORING

When to study?
Days? Evenings? Weekends?
ASSIGNED TUTOR FROM START TO FINISH

First week of study First weekly update from your tutor Subsequent weeks of study Subsequent weekly updates from your tutor Final week of study Final weekly update from your tutor

When to study?
Days? Performance monitoring and tailored guidance Evenings? Weekends? Final advice and guidance
ASSIGNED TUTOR FROM START TO FINISH

Learning Phase

Two course Exams with tutor review

GUIDED REVISION QUESTIONS & EXAM TECHNIQUE ADVICE

A FORUM FOR QUERIES MONITORED BY YOUR TUTOR THROUGHOUT

A FORUM FOR QUERIES MONITORED BY YOUR TUTOR THROUGHOUT

Revision Phase

Two pieces of set work

Up to you

Up to you
Exam Practice Phase Exam
FINAL MOCK WITH ONLINE DEBRIEF

Exam

Online Classroom timetable and fees

Knowledge Modules
Paper F1 F2 F3 (Intl) Duration (weeks) 4 6 6 Start dates (BPPs Online Classroom courses for Knowledge module papers start every four weeks and access lasts for six months. Please choose the start date you would like to commence your studies on from the schedule below.) 4 Jan 1 Feb 1 Mar 29 Mar 26 Apr 24 May 21 Jun 19 Jul 16 Aug 7 Dec 4 Jan 1 Feb 1 Mar 29 Mar 26 Apr 24 May 21 Jun 19 Jul 16 Aug 15 Dec 12 Jan 9 Feb 9 Mar 6 Apr 4 May 1 Jun 29 Jun 27 Jul 24 Aug price 300 350 350

The fee for each course includes a charge to you, by BPP Learning Media, for your study materials of 218 per course.

Skills & Essentials Modules

Paper F4 (UK) F5 F6 F7 (Intl) F8 (Intl) F9 P1 P2 (Intl) P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 (Intl) Buying window (normal) (intense)
December 10 March 2011 11 March 2011 1 April 2011

Start date (normal)1 7 Mar 4 Mar 28 Feb 1 Mar 4 Mar 2 Mar 6 Mar 28 Feb 7 Mar 24 Feb 4 Mar 1 Mar 6 Mar

Advice*
We strongly advise you to choose a normal start date in order to maximise the time available to study towards the June 2011 exams. If you choose to start later than the course start date you will have to work to catch up with your cohort..

Start date Advice (Intensive)1 14 Mar 22 Mar 9 Mar 17 Mar 25 Mar 19 Mar 27 Mar 21 Mar 22 Mar
Choosing an intense start date will result in a more condensed study programme. Not advised for students taking multiple papers.

Price

375 375 375 375 375 If you choose to start later than the 375 course start date you will have to 395 work to catch up with your cohort.. 395 395 395 395 395 395

BPP Learning Media:

All tuition and courses are supplied by BPP Professional Education. All study materials are supplied by BPP Learning Media. Payment for all study materials is collected by BPP Professional Education as agent for BPP Learning Media. Please refer to our Terms & Conditions at www.bpp.com for further details.

The prices quoted are inclusive of VAT. Until 31 Dec 2010 the VAT rate is 17.5% and from 4 Jan 2011 the VAT rate is 20%.

The fee for each course includes a charge to you, by BPP Learning Media, for your study materials of 188 (papers F4-F9) and 190 (papers P1-P7) per course.

* If you purchase your course early you will be sent all physical materials as soon as they are available. Access to the online product will be available 7 days before your course start date. 1 Access to the online product will be until 30th June 2011.

Book now
Tel: 0845 075 1100 Signing up for BPPs Online Classroom is easy, just follow the steps through our online booking tool. If you need authorisation from your employer or you just prefer a paper based approach, download the paper form www.classofthefuture.co.uk/join.html
For terms and conditions in respect of all of BPPs products, please go to our website at www.bpp.com/terms--conditions.aspx

Its great being able to access the lectures whenever I like and being able to review them as I please.
ACCA student, 2010

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Basics Packages
Our Basics distance learning packages are designed to give you a simple and straightforward support package to prepare you for your ACCA exams. They are designed to be cost effective and ideal if you consider yourself a self study student, looking for a basic support package to prepare you at your own pace. Whether you are looking for online support, paper based support or a combination of both, our basics packages with author support will prepare you for your ACCA exams. Due to the syllabus update please contact regarding the availability of content.

Basics Plus
If youre after a combination of online and offline support but a simple, straightforward and cost effective study solution, Basics Plus is ideal for you. Youll get the Basics Online and Basics package, all rolled into one.

Basics
This option offers you a simple package of paper based materials to get you ready for your ACCA exams. Its ideal if you are looking for a package of physical materials and technical support to get you ready for the exams.

Basics Online
Basics Online offers you a simple package of online materials to get you ready for your ACCA exams. Its ideal if you have broadband Internet access and are looking for a budget study solution.

Book now
Signing up for BPPs Basics distance learning packages is easy, just follow the steps through our online booking tool http://www.bpp.com/basics If you need authorisation from your employer or you just prefer a paper based approach, download the paper form. Tel: 0845 075 1100 Email: customerservices@bpp.com
For terms and conditions in respect of all of BPPs products, please go to our website at www.bpp.com/terms--conditions.aspx

Basics Plus What is Basics Plus?

Our ACCA Basics Plus distance learning package is a combination of online and paper based learning, including all the materials you would receive in Basics and Basics Online. It comprises high quality online and offline study materials and access to our authors. You will receive hard copies of the ACCA study text, practice questions and exams as well as the revision kit. Youll also get access to these learning materials in an online format. Moving between online and offline media is proven to reinforce your learning and help with knowledge retention.

Study materials
The table below shows which study materials will be included: ACCA Knowledge Study Pack Wallet Study Programme Study Text Passcards i-Learn Modules Interactive Passcards* Course Exams i-Pass questions i-Pass CD Rom Revision Skills Bank Practice & Revision Kit Telephone and email support ACCA Skills, Essentials & Options online physical

Who is it for?
Our ACCA Basics Plus study package is ideal if you: 4 Prefer a mix of online and offline learning 4 Are looking for a simple study package 4 Want advice on the best way for you to work through the study books 4 Are very motivated and need limited support 4 Want an exam focused study package but have a limited budget 4 Have access to broadband Internet Fees per paper (not including postage) Module (tuition+LM) Knowledge (27+163) Skills (62+138) Essentials & Options (60+140)

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*Please note that due to the 2011 ACCA syllabus update BPP has had to prioritise the publication dates of the various learning materials. Consequently, the Interactive Pass cards which are mainly for knowledge review and revision will be uploaded later than the other materials. The current due date is March 31st and we will notify students if there are any potential delays.

TOTAL 190 200 200

Why should you study using Basics Plus?

Basics Plus is ideal if you would like a mix of online and offline learning materials but also like a simple and cost-effective study solution. Its ideal if you are extremely motivated and are able to study independently while getting help from an author when needed. Its ideal if you want a complete and comprehensive package of books and online material.

The prices quoted are inclusive of VAT. Until 31 Dec 2010 the VAT rate is 17.5% and from 4 Jan 2011 the VAT rate is 20%. For terms and conditions in respect of all of BPPs products, please go to our website at www.bpp.com/terms--conditions.aspx

Basics What is Basics?

Our ACCA Basics distance learning package is an entirely paper-based approach, comprising high quality study materials and access to our authors. You will receive hard copies of the ACCA study texts, practice questions and exams as well as the revision kit which is ideal if you prefer a traditional, paper-based, distance learning package.

Study materials
The table below shows which study materials will be included: ACCA Knowledge Study Pack Wallet Study Programme Study Text Passcards Course Exams i-Pass CD Rom Revision Skills Bank Practice & Revision Kit Telephone and email support ACCA Skills, Essentials & Options online physical

Who is it for?
Our ACCA Basics study package is ideal if you: 4 Are looking for a simple study package 4 Want advice on the best way for you to work through the study books 4 Are very motivated and only need technical support 4 Prefer a paper-based approach to learning 4 Want an exam focused study package but have a limited budget 4 Have limited or slow Internet access Fees per paper (not including postage) Module (tuition+LM) Knowledge (21+129) Skills (56+104) Essentials & Options (56+106)

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TOTAL 150 160 160

Why should you study using Basics?

Basics is ideal if you are extremely motivated and are able to study independently while getting help from an author when needed. Its ideal if you want a complete and comprehensive package of physical materials.

The prices quoted are inclusive of VAT. Until 31 Dec 2010 the VAT rate is 17.5% and from 4 Jan 2011 the VAT rate is 20%. For terms and conditions in respect of all of BPPs products, please go to our website at www.bpp.com/terms--conditions.aspx

Basics Online What is Basics Online?

Our ACCA Basics Online distance learning package is an entirely online approach, comprising online versions of our high quality study materials and access to our authors. You will get access to online versions of the ACCA study texts, practice questions and exams as well as the revision kit which is ideal if you prefer a modern and entirely online distance learning package.

Online study materials

The table below shows which study materials will be included: ACCA Knowledge Study Programme Study Text i-Learn Modules Interactive Passcards* Course Exams i-Pass questions Revision Skills Bank Practice & Revision Kit Telephone and email support
*

ACCA Skills, Essentials & Options

online

Who is it for?
Our ACCA Basics Online study package is ideal if you: 4 Would prefer an online solution 4 Are looking for a simple study package 4 Are very motivated and need only technical support 4 Want an exam focused study package but have a limited budget 4 Have access to the Internet via broadband 4 Want to avoid paying postage Fees per paper Module Knowledge Skills Essentials & Options

n/a n/a n/a n/a

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Please note that due to the 2011 ACCA syllabus update BPP has had to prioritise the publication dates of the various learning materials. Consequently, the Interactive Pass cards which are mainly for knowledge review and revision will be uploaded later than the other materials. The current due date is March 31st and we will notify students if there are any potential delays.

Why should you study using Basics Online?

(tuition+LM) (50+100) (60+100) (60+100) TOTAL 150 160 160 Basics online is ideal if you want a basic study package, accessible via the web. You must have access to the Internet via broadband as minimum. It is also quite important that you are extremely motivated and are able to study independently while getting help from an author when needed. Its ideal if you want a complete and comprehensive package of online materials.

The prices quoted are inclusive of VAT. Until 31 Dec 2010 the VAT rate is 17.5% and from 4 Jan 2011 the VAT rate is 20%. For terms and conditions in respect of all of BPPs products, please go to our website at www.bpp.com/terms--conditions.aspx

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