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By picking up this brochure, you are clearly considering or continuing the journey to becoming a Chartered Certified

Accountant. This career path could unlock many opportunities for you, arguably more than any other. It is exciting and needs

your absolute commitment and motivation. Like any journey, it is better to make it with someone who knows the pitfalls, canoffer advice and guidance to make it as easy as possible for

you. BPP would like to guide you on this journey.

Finance and accountancy is at the heart of all businesses across the world. Professional accountants and strategic business thinkers alike provide the kind of expertise and

advice that helps drive growth and economic prosperity. The comprehensive ACCA qualification offers you the depth and

breadth of skills in finance and business so you can make a difference to the bottom line of your business and take

advantage of the opportunities that come your way.

At BPP we understand that you are busy professionals who

want flexible study solutions to help make effective use of your time and build a balance between work and life. That’s

why we offer a range of flexible classroom and distance learning courses designed to fit your lifestyle. Our excellence in teaching is brought to you by our experienced and qualified

tutors - who deliver training using a mixture of innovative BPP Learning Media study materials and interactive teaching

styles.

Our ACCA pass rates consistently exceed the ACCA global average – that’s why we are one of ACCA’s exclusive Platinum Partners. Along with outstanding pass rates,

prizewinners and a brand synonymous with high quality accountancy training, BPP is a top provider for the ACCA

qualification.

With a thorough programme of study, a lot of hard work and

the support of an experienced team here at BPP you can realise your ambition of becoming a professionally qualified

chartered certified accountant. Come to one of our open days or call us today to find out how we can help you to unlock your

potential.

Introduction

Stuart WhentManaging Director

BPP Professional Education Romania

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Why ACCAACCA (The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the largest and fastest-growing global professional accountancy body with 362,000 students and 131,500 members in 170 countries.

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The ACCA qualification is designed to provide the accounting knowledge, skills and professional values which will

deliver finance professionals who are capable of building successful careers across all sectors. There are two

examination sessions in June and December each year, and you can sit a maximum 4 exams per session. The

qualification is usually completed within three years.

GLOBAL RECOGNITION

The ACCA Qualification is recognised globally as being the most prestigious qualification in the accountancy

profession. Becoming an ACCA member, will provide you with excellent career opportunities in practically any

country in the world and will give you the right to use the ‘ACCA’ designatory letters after your name to confirm your

professional status.

MINUMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

To register on the ACCA Professional Scheme you should normally hold high school leaving grades that allow you

to enter university although most ACCA students in Romania are university graduates. You can also access ACCA

via these routes:

Mature Student Entry Route (MSER)

MSER is available to students normally aged over 21 with either no academic qualifications or be in the process of

obtaining one. They must pass the equivalent of Papers F2, Management Accounting and F3, Financial Accounting

within two years before further progression to the ACCA exams is permitted.

Graduate Route – With Exemptions

This route is designed for relevant degree holders from ACCA-accredited institutions who may be exempted from

all nine exams within the Fundamentals level and register directly at the Professional level. Degrees with some

relevance may also qualify for exemptions.

Access to ACCA via CAT qualification

For this entry route an academic qualification is not required. Students joining ACCA should complete the Certified

Accounting Technician qualification first and then transfer to the Skills module of the ACCA professional scheme by

claiming exemption from the first three papers in the Knowledge module.

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Fundamentals level

It is divided into two key sets of modules that you must complete in order to pass the Fundamentals level and

move onto the Professional level:

Knowledge module - three papers that introduce you into the core areas of finance and management

accounting and give you a platform to develop your skills at the next level.

Skills module - six papers that test you on key technical skills that you must master to become a Qualified

Accountant including Law, Performance Management, Taxation, Financial Reporting, Auditing and Financial

Management.

Professional level

The Professional level is the final step towards the ACCA qualification and is equivalent, at an academic level to a

Masters degree, consisting of:

Essentials module - three papers that build upon the technical skills you have acquired at the Fundamentals

level. They explore advanced professional skills, techniques and values that you will require to act as an expert

accountant in an advisory or consultancy role at a senior level.

Options module – you must complete two of these modules (out of a choice of four) which focus on applying

your knowledge and skills into two specific areas of your choice.

ExemptionsThere are a range of exemptions available for the Fundamentals level of the ACCA qualification. Due to the

diversity of these, we strongly advise you to visit the ACCA website and use their online exemption system to

check your individual circumstances.

BSc in Applied Accounting

It is possible, while preparing for your ACCA exams, to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied

Accounting awarded by Oxford Brookes University. You are eligible to undertake the Oxford Brookes BSc project

after completion of the Fundamentals level.

To obtain your BSc you need to:

Complete a Research and Analysis project based on a 6,500 word report on a topic suggested by Oxford

Brookes University.

Produce a Skills and Learning Statement of 2,500 words

Present your findings.

For more information, please access the ACCA website

The ACCA Qualification

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23 August 20107 - 16 June15 April 31 DecemberJune 2010

Exam ResultsExam DatesExam Entry ByInitial ACCA Registration By

ACCA ExamSessions

Useful dates

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F2 MA

Management

Accounting

F3 FA

Financial Accounting

F1 AB

Accountant in

Business

Knowledge module

F5 PM

Performance

Management

F8 AA

Audit and

Assurance

F4 CL

Corporate and

Business Law

F7 FR

Financial

Reporting

F6 TX

Taxation

F9 FM

Financial

Management

Skills module

P2 CR

Corporate

Reporting

P1 PA

Professional

Accountant

P3 BA

Business Analysis

Essentials module

P6 ATX

Advanced

Taxation

P5 APM

Advanced

Performance

Management

P4 AFM

Advanced

Financial

Management

P7 AAA

Advanced

Audit and

Assurance

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Paper based exam

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You must pass 3 papers:

3 hour exam

Paper based exam

Pass mark=50%

You must pass 6 papers:

3 hour exam

Paper based exam

Pass mark=50%

You must pass 3 papers:

2 hour exam

Paper based exam

Pass mark=50%

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The BPP ExperienceBPP is the market leader for training towards the ACCA Qualification in Romania.

BPP Professional Education is about developing careers. We are the company that trains people for the qualifications they need to become business professionals.

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BPP is the only training provider in Romania

accredited by ACCA with Platinum Status

BPP are one of Europe’s largest professional training organisations, having

helped students pass accountancy and tax

exams for over 30 years

In Romania, BPP has over 12 years of professional training experience

BPP offers flexibility of course structure and

dates

Our ACCA courses are held by highly qualified and extensively experienced tutors

BPP offers a permanent venue in the center

of Bucharest to its students

BPP uses materials from BPP Learning Media, provider of one of the largest and most

comprehensive range of ACCA study materials

in the market. BPP Learning Media is one of only

two ACCA approved publishers worldwide

Our Platinum pass rates consistently meet or

exceed ACCA’s worldwide pass rates

BPP offers genuine support throughout your ACCA courses – you will have email and

phone contact with your tutor and our support

team

Thousands of accountants, tax practitioners, lawyers, insolvency practitioners, actuaries, financial services professionals, and marketing practitioners have gained their qualifications studying with BPP.

BPP’s mission in the developing professional economy is to train people starting out on their careers, and to

support them with continuing professional development once they are qualified.

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BPP’s ACCA Training Package

ACCA Courses with top quality tutors, designed with one

objective in mind - to help you pass first time. We

understand that each student is different and this is why we

offer the most flexible course options - feeder courses of

3 days, revision courses of 3 days for each paper and also

5-day new intensive training programmes for Knowledge

Module (and as closed options for both Skills and

Professional Modules).

ACCA-approved Study Text for reference during your

home study period

Practice and Revision Kit so that you can practice past

exam questions and read examiners’ comments

Pre-printed course and revision notes to supplement your

understanding of the material in class.

A course companion that guides you step-by-step

through your studies, advising you on the work you need to

do and the amount of time you should devote to each part

of the syllabus

Two Progress Exams with model answers so that you

can assess your progress throughout your studies

A Mock Exam with model answers after the revision

phase so that you can rehearse for the real exams and

know which areas to focus on during your final preparation.

If you choose to take the exam at BPP’s premises it will be

marked and returned to you with specific comments on how

you can improve

The BPP Training and Study Package for ACCA is structured, exam-focused and practical, giving you all the

necessary technical information, skills, motivation and support to be successful in your exams.

A full ACCA course package provides you with a first-class training experience

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A contact number and e-mail address for your tutor, to call when you have questions outside the classroom

Training consultancy to help you plan your route through the exams

Access to our classrooms, by arrangement, for times when you need a peaceful atmosphere for your private study

Refreshments whenever you attend for courses, exams or tutorials at our premises.

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BPP’s ACCA Training Package

BPP ACCA ADMIN SERVICE

As an ACCA student you will have to fulfil several tasks as registering to exams and paying your student fees,

within the deadlines. BPP is granting you further support backed by our extended experience by managing your

ACCA student account, through the BPP ACCA Admin Scheme.

This means that BPP will:

Monitor and process your ACCA correspondence

Offer support and advice in choosing your exam options

Register you for exams

Pay all your relevant fees to ACCA and invoice them to you at a later stage

Assist you in any ACCA administrative matters.

COMPUTER BASED EXAMS

BPP’s centre in Romania is approved by ACCA to organise and administer CBEs. When attempting CBEs, you are

not restricted to the paper-based June or December exam sittings but can take exams at any time of the year by

arrangement with BPP.

Simply book by contacting our BPP team member Oana Funaru (oanafunaru@bpp.ro).

CBE FACTS

Two-hour exams

Each containing 50 questions

Pass mark of 50%

Immediate results notification.

Choice of dates – visit www.bpp.ro to find out the exam schedule for 2010.

MEET WITH BPP

Come to one of our ACCA Open Evenings or call us today to find out more about our study solutions and unique training approach. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to attend a free presentation of the ACCA Training Programme delivered by one of

our specialists, every Monday, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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ACCA DAY COURSE SCHEDULE

An ACCA day course starts at 9 a.m. and finishes at 4:30 p.m. Every day the ACCA students must do the attendance at the reception desk, starting with 8 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. There will be two coffee breaks each of 15 minutes, one at 10:45 a.m. and the

other at 2:45 p.m. The lunch break will be between 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.

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BPP’s Knowledge module courses combine learning, revision and exam standard question practice.

An intensive approach

For ACCA F1, F2 or F3, you will be assessed by Computer Based Exams (CBEs). Success at CBEs requires a

different approach to the more traditional paper-based exams.

Our Knowledge Module courses are delivered in an integrated style where learning happens alongside exam

standard question practice on each day of your course. With BPP Knowledge module courses starting regularly

throughout the year and CBEs running on a monthly basis, we offer you a faster route through the ACCA qualification.

You will benefit from:

An integrated approach

Comprehensive syllabus coverage

Exam standard question practice

Advice on exam technique

Out of class study support

BPP Learning Media ACCA approved Study Text, Practice and Revision Kit, Course Notes and Course Companion

The Knowledge Module

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The Skills and Professional ModulesFor the ACCA Skills and Professional Levels papers BPP organises courses in a structure that integrates theory,

practice, questions and discussions into three main stages.

You will benefit from:

Support and guidance from our

professionally qualified tutors.

Feeder courses that give you

knowledge and understanding of

technical issues so you can be

completely confident with your

subject.

Question practice to enable you

to gain an understanding of the

approach required for the exam.

ACCA approved materialsreviewed by each examiner.

State of the art study class facilities

You will benefit from:

Exam targeted question practice with valuable feedback.

Comprehensive review of key

areas of the syllabus.

Advice on how to choose the right

questions and exam techniques.

Guidance on using the correct exam

proformas and writing style.

You will benefit from:

The opportunity to attempt

targeted mock exam questionsunder timed conditions.

Feedback given during the day

allowing you to practice

improvements to your question

technique.

Debriefs of the questions and

helpful tips from a BPP qualified

tutor.

Learning PhaseA B C Final Exam

Rehearsal

Practise and Revision

Phase

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Whatever your study requirements or your chosen study route, BPP Professional Education provides everything

you need to pass the ACCA Exams. Our classroom courses and individual study tools offer combinations of

material and study support.

MyStudy

MyStudy is BPP’s new personal online learning system which you can access now, directly from your computer

wherever you have internet access.

• A comprehensive collection of classroom recordings for every session

• Interactive versions of key study materials.

• Additional testing facilities.

• Offered with every traditional classroom and online classroom course.

Benefits

• Saves time studyingIt will help you manage your home study time efficiently. You won’t have to go over difficult to

understand notes you scribbled in class, you can just review the topic again by simply logging online.

• Focus on what you need to learnIt will provide you with a selection of study tools which are specifically designed to focus on what you

need to learn to achieve exam success.

• Replay and review key topicsMyStudy contains a recording of every topic in the course notes, so you can review and relearn as

many times as you want.

• Practice & revision kit question debriefsYou’ll be able to retest yourself over and over again when struggling to grasp concepts.

• Study anytime, anywhere you wantConnect to MyStudy at your home, in your office, in the park,

on the train or anywhere you have internet access.

• Simple and straightforwardEducational content is clearly sign posted and drop down

menus help you navigate the MyStudy system easily.

• It’s part of your package – no additional chargeYou’ll be able to access MyStudy if you choose to register to

classroom courses.

Your Study Support

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ACCA Study Materials

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STUDY TEXTS

BPP’s Study Texts are our core learning products, designed to cover each syllabus clearly and comprehensively.

They provide students with all the material needed to pass their exams, presented at the appropriate level and

focused strictly on what each exam requires. All the information is delivered in manageable, easy-to-read sessions,

followed by Exam Question Banks containing exam standard questions with answers.

PRACTICE & REVISION KITS

The key to a successful exam outcome is putting theory into practice during the exam. BPP’s Practice & Revision

Kits allow students to become familiar with exam techniques, offering clearly structured answers supported by hints

and tips and suggested answers that can be produced under exam conditions.

COURSE NOTES

Prepared by subject specialists these consistent notes succinctly cover the whole syllabus including diagrammatic

overviews of each chapter and chapter summaries to reinforce what you have learned.

COURSE COMPANION

This new tool will help you work at home to support the classroom time that you have, containing a work planner to

help you organise your studies around your work and social life

PASSCARDS

Passcards are popular pocket-sized revision summaries that allow students to quickly and easily revise key topics

and make good use of their spare time leading up to the exam. The ideal tool for revision on the move, Passcards

are a graphically presented visual aid to help with topic recall to reinforce final preparation.

i-PASS CDs

i-Pass CDs provide question practice with a difference. Presented in the same format as ACCA’s CBE’s at

knowledge module level, this tool simulates the exam and generates questions from a vast bank to prepare and

help you feel comfortable with the exam question style.

BPP is ACCA’s official publishing partner, verification of our high quality. Our self-study support products include:

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The Highest Caliber TutorsStuart Whent qualified as a Chartered Accountant with RSMi Robson Rhodes and Spain Brothers

in UK. Stuart specializes in Financial Reporting and Audit. Stuart has been with BPP for 6 years and

starting with March 2009 he is the Managing Director of BPP Romania

Dorina Badea is ACCA qualified, has extensive experience in setting-up various finance

companies including a bank, an insurance broker, a leasing and a consumer finance company by

elaborating strategies and monitoring performance. Dorina is specialised in Financial and Management

Accounting areas.

Otilia Mantelers is ACCA qualified teaching for various tailored programmes, public courses as

well as for different international professional qualifications, such as ACCA, DipIFR and DipFM and

she also specialises in Financial Reporting.

Juan Gamecho graduated from the Cardiff Business School before beginning a career in

investment banking in the City of London. In 1999 he joined the European Bank of Reconstruction and

Development in Romania. Juan has been working with BPP for a number of years and specialises in

management strategy.

Simon Emery joined BPP in 1989 specialising in Financial Reporting and Auditing subjects teaching

across all major worldwide accountancy qualifications including ACCA. Simon was Head of UK Regional

offices between 2002-2009.

Waldemar Majek specializes in financial and internal audits and in internal control. Since 2004,

Waldemar has been an ACCA member and starting with 2009 he is a member of the ACCA Auditing

Committee.

Richard Gibbon is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)

having qualified with PricewaterhouseCoopers in Manchester, UK. As a tutor, Richard specialises in

financial management, management accounting and international financial reporting.

The quality of the training courses provided has always been the basis operation of BPP Professional Education. This is ensured by using high qualified tutors with an extensive business and training experience. Our trainers

blend international experience with local expertise.

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Madalina Ion is specialised in the audit of banks and other financial institutions. She is ACCA

qualified, member of the Romanian Chamber of Auditors (CAFR), Body of Experts and Licensed

Accountants in Romania (CECCAR) and holds a master degree in Applied Microeconomics.

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Our study center

The ACCA courses will take place at the BPP Professional Education office, located in the centre of Bucharest,

in Romana Square. Our office has six comfortable, fully equipped training rooms as well as refreshment

facilities, which are for the exclusive use of BPP students. Our location does not generate an additional costs for

our clients.

We have the following facilities available for our course participants:

Info for Students on Electronic Board: Relevant News, Exams Schedules, Timetables

Comfortable training rooms

Free Internet Access

Tablet PCs

Video projectors

Flipcharts

Whiteboards

Refreshments at breaks

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What next?After successfully passing the ACCA qualification, you will need to maintain your professional status by completing

the ACCA’s minimum 40 CPD units per year. All ACCA members are required to undertake relevant CPD to ensure

that they maintain and develop the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in today’s dynamic and demanding

business environment.

You can use your ACCA membership to:

Boost your Financial Reporting skills

Refresh you knowledge of IFRS & US GAAP

Introduce yourself to our Business & Finance courses

Develop you management skills

Build your personal and interpersonal skills

BPP Professional Education can help you with your personal professional development in the areas identified by

ACCA by organising a wide range of Professional Development Courses. These courses are especially designed to

help you update your knowledge and to continuously develop your professional skills.

To find out more about the Professional Development courses available to you through BPP, please visit

www.bpp.ro. We can help you choose the right training programme. To receive our advice or to register please

contact us at +40 21 212 25 91. By letting us know where you are, we can continue to support you on your career

development.

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We trust that we have delivered you all the

required information.

To view or request course dates for any of our

training programmes, including ACCA, please

visit www.bpp.ro or call us.

ACCA Specialist Team Contacts:

Adriana Mangaru

ACCA Specialist

adrianamangaru@bpp.ro

Oana Funaru

ACCA Specialist

oanafunaru@bpp.ro

Beatrice Stan

ACCA Administrative Assistant

beatricestan@bpp.ro

Tel: +40 21 212 25 91

Mob: +40 757 11 11 03

Fax: +40 21 212 24 22

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