ACCA/Oxford Brookes University
Key Facts
- Duration: 3 months +
- Course fees: Campus: £500 | Online: £550
Meet our qualified mentors
Natalya Faraday
Natalya has over 10 years of experience in international finance, including managing a finance department. After gaining a First Class BSc in Economics (Honours) from TSUE, Uzbekistan's leading university in finance, she went on to achieve an ACCA qualification.
Regwana Uddin
Regwana has worked for LSBF since she qualified, drawing on her background of accounting and teaching to provide students with an effective study environment. Regwana ensures that all of her students enjoy the experience of learning about accounting.
Study on Campus
The Oxford Brookes University requires the Research and Analysis project to be divided into 4 phases of mentor meetings.
Upon completion of all 4 meetings:
Submission to Oxford Brooks University for assessment and grading of Research and Analysis Project (RAP) and Skills and Learning Statement (SLS).
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Meeting 1
Introduction to the requirements of the Research and Analysis Project (RAP), Skills ...Expand -
Meeting 2
Discussion with Mentor on the research topic and organisation ...Expand -
Meeting 3
Review progress, Highlight and resolve obstacles ...Expand -
Meeting 4
Presentation of the findings from the Research and Analysis Project ...Expand
Briefing
- Programme introduction
- Introduction to the requirements of the Research and Analysis Project (RAP), Skills and Learning Statement (SLS) and PowerPoint Presentation
- Brief discussion about structure of the RAP and SLS
- In-depth discussion about 3 parts of the RAP
- Brief discussion about research methodology
- Discussion about each meeting
Meeting with Mentor
- Discussion with Mentor on the research topic and organisation
- Discussion about Harvard Referencing Style
Meeting with Mentor
- Review progress
- Highlight and resolve obstacles
- Discussion about research findings
- Suggest potential revisions
- Discussion about detail requirements to completion
Meeting with Mentor
- Presentation of the findings from the Research and Analysis Project
- Mentor will consider the RAP, SLS and Referencing in overview
Study Online *
The Oxford Brookes University requires the Research and Analysis project to be divided into 3 phases of mentor meetings. We advise you to start studying at least 3 months before the submission date.
Please check the next project submission dates here.
System requirements for online students: To enable all students to have access to our platform we are using Skype for the one to one meetings.
If you would like more information before you enrol, please contact your programme advisor at +44 (0) 20 3005 6336 or email: professionalenquiries@lsbf.org.uk.
Or if you have any specific questions regarding your Research and Analysis Project, please contact your mentor at professionalenquiries@lsbf.org.uk
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Introductory Videos
Introduction to the requirements of the Research ...Expand -
Meeting 1
Discussion with Mentor on the research topic and organisation ...Expand -
Meeting 2
Review progress, Highlight and resolve obstacles ...Expand -
Meeting 3
Presentation of the findings from the Research and Analysis Project ...Expand
- Programme introduction
- Introduction to the requirements of the Research and Analysis Project (RAP), Skills and Learning Statement (SLS) and PowerPoint Presentation
- Brief discussion about structure of the RAP and SLS
- Brief discussion about research methodology
- Discussion about each meeting
Meeting with Mentor
- Review progress
- Highlight and resolve obstacles
- Discussion about research findings
- Suggest potential revisions
- Discussion about detail requirements to completion
When?
Meetings will be scheduled individually by you and your mentor.
Meeting with Mentor
- Presentation of the findings from the Research and Analysis Project
- Mentor will consider the RAP, SLS and Referencing in overview
When?
Meetings will be scheduled individually by you and your mentor.
Resubmission Service
If you were unsuccessful in your previous attempt we offer an opportunity for you to re-submit your report and skills and learning statement by the next submission date. This course is provided for those students who have made a serious attempt at their RAP but were unfortunately unsuccessful.
Our mentors will be able to identify the necessary changes to materially improve your chances of success. It is at the discretion of the mentor whether to accept you on the re-submission service based upon the quality of your existing work.
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Meeting 1
Discussion about result & markers comments ...Expand -
Meeting 2
Mentor will consider the RAP, SLS ...Expand
Meeting with Mentor
- Discussion about result & markers comments
- Review the strengths and weakness of the RAP
- Suggest potential revisions
- Brief discussion about Harvard Referencing
- Discussion about detail requirements to complete
When?
Meetings will be scheduled individually by you and your mentor.
Meeting with Mentor
- Mentor will consider the RAP, SLS and Referencing in overview
When?
Meetings will be scheduled individually by you and your mentor.
Course Objectives
The Oxford Brookes University BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting aims to enhance and extend the knowledge and skills gained by ACCA students in their professional studies. It also aims to help students become more effective as professional accountancy students and/or practitioners.
This collaboration offers ACCA students the opportunity to:
- Gain a prestigious award
- Demonstrate academic achievement
- Experience the challenge of writing a research report, providing a foundation for future thesis report writing
- Take their academic/professional development to the next level (i.e. Master’s education)
Course Material
Students will receive the:
- BSc degree programme information pack
- Harvard Reference sample
- Skills and Learning Statement (SLS) sample
- PowerPoint Presentation sample
- Notes for Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3
Course Assessment
Students are required to submit a 7,500 words Research and Analysis Project, a 2,000-word Skills and Learning Statement and copy of PowerPoint presentation to Oxford Brookes University.
Minimum entry requirements:
- Two A Levels and three GCSEs or equivalent in five separate subjects, including English and Mathematics
- Good English level is required
Foundations in Accountancy route (FIA)
- Must be 18 or over
- Students who successfully complete the Diploma in Accounting and Business via Foundations in Accountancy can transfer to the ACCA Qualification and commence their studies from LW onwards
- Gain exemptions from ACCA exams BT, MA and FA
Graduate entry route
- Relevant degree holders from ACCA-accredited institutions may be exempt* from up to nine exams within the Applied Knowledge and Applied Skills levels and register directly at the Professional level
- Holders of recognised business and/or accounting degrees may also qualify for exemptions*
*We advise you to check your starting point with ACCA before you enrol on the course.
*Please see full Terms and Conditions for more information.
*Please see full Privacy Policy for more information.
Information about technical requirements
Our platform does not require any additional software. However, it is advisable that students have Microsoft Office installed on their computers as tutors may provide additional downloadable notes in Doc, Xlsx, PPT, and PDF formats.
Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Safari (Macintosh only) are all supported by Canvas.
Canvas has been carefully crafted to accommodate low-bandwidth environments. A minimum internet speed of 512kbps is recommended.
Information about when access to materials opens and closes
Access to all learning materials and live sessions opens in the month of intake and closes three months later. For example, if teaching starts in mid-June, access will stop in mid-September after the exams finish. Students taking Computer Based Assessments (CBE) have access for 6 months.
Learning materials consist of the following:
- Live tuition and revision sessions
- Recorded live tuition and revision sessions
- Study manuals, question banks, class, and revision notes
- Other relevant materials tutors may provide
Available resources for enrolled students before live tuition begins:
- Access to recorded live tuition and revision for the session that is currently running
- Access to study manuals, question banks, class, and revision notes
Students who have purchased a course but have not yet enrolled can request access to a study manuals and or question bank.
Timetable
All courses are taught in the evening (BST), Monday through Thursday. Classes typically start at 6:30 p.m. and end at 8:30 p.m., and revision ends at 9 p.m.
We also provide a mentoring hour in the evenings for all students. During mentoring hours, students can have their homework marked and speak to their tutors directly with any concerns.
Normally, there are eight weeks of live online tuition (Some courses have up to 2 extra sessions) and four weeks of live online revision.
For Computer Based Examinations (CBE):
- Business Technology – 8 weeks
- Corporate and Business Law – 10 weeks
- Management Accounting – 11 weeks
- Financial Accounting – 12 weeks
Face-to-face revision is offered on two weekends in London. If you cannot attend, you can either join the session live online or watch the recording.
Learning Expectations
We advise that you allocate nine hours of self-study per week in addition to your live classes. For the Strategic Professional exam, we advise 12 hours of self-study.
You will be asked to complete homework in every tuition and revision session, which will be marked with feedback provided during your mentoring hour. You will also be asked to complete a time-limited exam that will also be marked with feedback.
We expect you to attend all live sessions, but if that is not possible (e.g., time zone constraints), we ask that you study using the recorded sessions provided. If you do not attend any sessions, live or recorded, then you may be removed from the course and deferred to the next session.
Information about Practical Experience Requirement (PER)
Studying for your ACCA exams requires you to pass them and gain practical experience that is essential to becoming a fully qualified accountant.
You must take the Ethical and Professional Skills module and gain professional experience by spending 36 months in an accounting or finance-related role.
Exam success, practical experience, and knowledge of ethics will enable you to become a successful accountant.
More detailed information can be found at PER-trainee-guide.pdf (accaglobal.com)
Topics that you will cover in your course
| S.No. | ACCA Paper | Topics | Tutor |
| 1 | Corporate & Business Law | Unit 1 --The English Legal System Unit 2 -- Contract – formation Unit 3 -- Contract – terms, breach Unit 4 -- Tort, Employment, Introduction to Agency & Partnership. Unit 5 -- Partnership Unit 6 -- Company Law (legal personality & company formation, Share capital, Loan capital, Meetings & resolution) Unit 7 -- Company Law (Directors, Meetings & resolutions, other officers, Insolvency) Unit 8 -- Fraudulent behaviour |
Debbie Crossman |
| 2 | Business & Technology | Unit 1 -- Training and development Unit 2 -- Personal effectiveness. Performance appraisal Unit 3 -- Leading People. Individuals and teams Unit 4 -- Motivation. The role of accounting. Micro-economics. Unit 5 -- Macro-economics. Business environment. Business organisation. Unit 6 -- Organisational culture. Corporate governance. Ethics. Unit 7 -- Information systems. Control and security. Fraud. Unit 8 -- Revision (working through BT CBE) |
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| 3 | Financial Accounting | Unit 1 --Introduction to Accounting and Double Entry Unit 2 -- Adjustments to Financial Statements Unit 3 --Non-current Assets Unit 4-- Accurals and Prepayments Unit 5 -- Maintaining records for Customers and Suppliers Unit 6 -- The Correction of Errors and Bank Reconciliation Statements Unit 7 -- Process of Accounting for Limited Companies Unit 8 -- Accounting Standards Unit 9 -- Cash Flow Statements Unit 10 -- Interpretation of Accounts Unit 11 -- Introduction to Group Accounting |
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| 4 | Performance Management | Unit 1 -- Overview of information systems. Costing methods. Unit 2 -- Costing methods. Unit 3 -- Short-term decision making (many topics fall under this heading: relevant costing, further processing, make or buy decision, limiting factor analysis, linear programming) Unit 4 -- Short-term decision making (CVP analysis). Pricing. Unit 5 -- Decisions under uncertainty. Budgeting. Unit 6 -- Budgeting (learning curves). Advanced variances Unit 7 -- Financial and non-financial performance evaluation. Unit 8 -- Divisional performance and transfer pricing. |
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| 5 | Taxation | Unit 1 -- Fundamentals of taxation and the basics of corporation tax Unit 2 -- Corporation tax, treatment of a company's loss and Groups Unit 3 -- Personal tax computation, Employment Income and NICs Unit 4 -- Trading profits, the basis of assessment and Partnerships Unit 5 -- Fundamental of chargeable gains Unit 6 -- Chargeable gains: partial disposals, reliefs and exemptions Unit 7 -- Fundamental of inheritance tax and lifetime transfers Unit 8 -- Inheritance tax: death estate and VAT |
Barbara Begio |
| 6 | Financial Reporting | Unit 1 -- Consolidated Statement of Financial Position Unit 2 -- Consolidated Statement of Financial Position, Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss, and Associates Unit 3 -- Practice Questions Unit 4 -- Published Accounts – Introduction, and Non-current Assets Unit 5 --Impairment of assets and Leasing Unit 6 -- Revenue, Contracts and Assets held for sale Unit 7 -- Taxation adjustments and Provisions & Contingencies Unit 8 -- Financial Instruments Unit 9 -- Earnings Per Share; Analysis and Interpretation |
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| 7 | Audit & Assurance | Unit 1 -- Essential Exam Technique for the AA paper Unit 2 -- Key Audit Concepts Including Ethics Unit 3 -- Audit Planning including Risk Unit 4 -- Internal Controls in Audit Unit 5 -- Audit Evidence Principles Unit 6 -- Substantive Procedures Unit 7 -- Finalisation of the Audit and Audit Report Unit 8 -- Internal Audit |
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| 8 | Financial Management | Unit 1 -- Introduction to Financial Management & Investment Appraisal Techniques Unit 2 -- Advanced Investment Appraisal Unit 3 -- Advanced Investment Appraisal Unit 4 -- Sources of Finance and Cost of Capital Unit 5 -- Unit Structure and Financial Performance Unit 6 -- Raising Equity Finance and Financial Performance Measures Unit 7 -- Risk Unit 8 -- Working Capital Management |
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| 9 | Strategic Business Leader | Unit 1 -- Strategic Analysis Unit 2 -- Strategic Choice Unit 3 -- Values, Ethics and Professional Skills Unit 4-- Corporate Governance and Stakeholders Unit 5 -- Risk Unit 6 -- Using Numbers – investment appraisal, Ratio Analysis, Decision making and Forecasting Unit 7 -- Operational Improvement Unit 8 -- Project Management |
David Laws |
| 10 | Strategic Business Reporting | Unit 1 -- Basic Groups Unit 2 -- Changes In Group Ownership Unit 3 -- Foreign Currency Translation and Group Cash Flow Statements Unit 4-- Performance Reporting Unit 5 -- Provisions and Non-Current Assets Unit 6 -- Leases and Employee Benefits and Share-Based Payments Unit 7 -- Financial Instruments Unit 8 -- Tax and Other Corporate Reporting |
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| 11 | Advanced Financial Management | Unit 1 -- Senior Financial Manager & Advanced Investment Appraisal Unit 2 -- Advanced Investment Appraisal & Introduction to Options Unit 3 -- Real Options, Project Specific & Combined Asset Beta WACC’s Unit 4 -- Adjusted Present Value & International Investment Appraisal Unit 5 -- Mergers & Acquisitions and Valuation Techniques Unit 6 -- Framework for M&A / Reconstructions Unit 7 -- Hedging Foreign Exchange Risk Unit 8 -- Hedging Interest Rate Risk |
David Laws |
| 12 | Advanced Performance Management | Unit 1 -- What is Strategic Control? Unit 2 -- Management Control Unit 3 -- Organisation Structure Unit 4-- Financial Performance Unit 5 -- Divisionalisation Unit 6 -- Non Financial Performance Evaluation Unit 7 -- Issues with Performance Systems Unit 8 -- Employability and Technology Skills |
Jean-Paul |
| 13 | Advanced Taxation | Unit 1 -- Introduction to Corporation Tax Unit 2 -- Corporation Tax groups & Losses Unit 3 -- Fundamentals of Inheritance Tax Unit 4-- Valuation rules for Inheritance tax & the Death Estate Unit 5 -- Fundamentals of Taxing Capital Gains Unit 6 -- Capital Gains Reliefs and Exemptions Unit 7 -- Personal Tax Computations and Investment Advice Unit 8 -- Income from Employment and Self-employment Unit 9 -- Trading Losses and Partnership |
Zahid Ahmed |
| 14 | Advanced Audit & Assurance | Unit 1 -- Essential Exam Technique for the AAA paper Unit 2 -- Ethics and Professional Issues Unit 3 -- Practice Management including Quality Management of audit work Unit 4 -- Audit Planning, including Risk Unit 5 -- Audit Procedures and Evidence Unit 6 -- Finalisation of an audit plus Group Audit Considerations Unit 7 -- Audit Reports Unit 8 -- Other Assignments and Current Audit Issues |
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| 15 | Management Accounting | Unit 1 -- Introduction to Cost Accounting; Cost Classification and Behaviour Unit 2 – Materials, labour and Overheads Unit 3 -- Overheads and Absorption Costing and Cost bookkeeping Unit 4-- Absorption vs Marginal Costing. Job Costing Unit 5 -- Job, Batch and Service Costing (continued). Process Costing Unit 6 -- Budgeting and Introduction to Statistical Techniques Unit 7 -- Advanced Statistical Techniques Unit 8 -- Investment Appraisal Unit 9 -- Standard Costing and Variance Analysis Unit 10 --Performance Measurement (Financial Performance) Unit 11 -- Revision |
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