PC - APT APC Programme

APT APC 2015 LAUNCH

With APTitude • The new SAICA APC has replaced the PPE and the Part II Finance Examination • The APC is an assessment of professional competence, with a focus on: – Integration of technical skills for all disciplines

– Pervasive skills such as communication

• Candidates are required to complete and pass a Professional Programme accredited by SAICA

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The APC is an assessment of professional competence.

Our Professional Competence Programme is accredited by SAICA • Strives for excellence • Is the established leading “Part II” presenter

• Operates nationally - (And in Zimbabwe and Namibia)

• Has met its goals over 15 years • Developed our APC Programme for 2½ years before running the Programme in 2014 4

• The APT Professional Competence Programme is not a board course • Professional Competence is fundamentally different to skills already developed in academic programmes • The Programme : – Addresses candidates’ requirements – Develops Professional Competence – Gives candidates the best possible chance of passing the APC 5

The Programme addresses candidates’ requirements Professional Competence is fundamentally different

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APT Presenters

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Members of our team were involved in the development of the SAICA model

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We researched the new model extensively

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Our team:

Two different formats • Blended learning - Online supported by regular contact sessions • Fully online, supplemented by: – Video recordings of contact sessions. – Podcasts – One-day Workshops in strategic areas.

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Blended Learning • Significant component of direct, face to face contact with candidates • National basis with contact sessions planned for Bloemfontein, Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Pretoria and Port Elizabeth • Limited contacts in other centers (Depending on student numbers) • Contact sessions at EY on Monday evenings

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Language Policy • Course Material available in both English and Afrikaans • Assessments may be written in either English or Afrikaans • We present Public Course Contact Sessions in Afrikaans in Johannesburg and Pretoria

• Afrikaans speaking EY Candidates may elect to attend these Afrikaans sessions

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SAICA APC Exam Format • Candidates receive pre-released information • Candidates have a period to analyse the pre-released information, conduct research, revise technical knowledge and prepare for the exam • Additional information and the required are provided on the day

• Candidates will have 8 hours – Although set as a 5 hour examination

• Assessment rubric is according to levels of professional competence. - “Not competent” to “Highly competent”

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Candidates receive pre-released information and analyse the pre-released information, conduct research, revise technical knowledge and prepare for the assessment

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Additional information and the required are provided on the day

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Our Programme • Six modules that simulate the SAICA APC with real life case studies • Tracking system that enables students and supervisors (employers) to monitor: – Progress on the programme

– Competency development

• Follow up on the tracking system where problems are encountered • Online query facilities

Our Case Studies • The core of our Programme • Simulate experience on comprehensive integrated professional assignments • Provide understanding of the process and the grading methodology • Seven Case Studies – Development – Assessments – Revision

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Our Case Studies provide understanding of the process and the grading methodology

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Our Case Studies Candidates are required to: • Understand the business environment, the business sector and the business entity • Apply a wide range of technical knowledge in a fully integrated manner • Explore strategy, risk management and governance • Use a wide range of professional competencies

Our 2015 Programme

• Is based on our highly successful 2014 Programme. • And positive and constructive feedback throughout our 2014 Programme • 99% of our 2014 students were eligible to write the SAICA APC

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Module 1 • Development • Case study 1 • Detailed guidance – Two large lecture sessions – Three small group sessions

• Students complete ongoing self assessments

Modules 2 and 3 • Further development • Case study 2 • Two Classes provide guidance • Online self assessments and query facilities • Candidates who fail – Attend additional contact sessions – Re-write a “Supplementary Assessment” Case Study 3

Module 4 and 5 • Limited formal guidance - One contact session • Case Study 4 is Self Study Practice • Online self assessments and query facilities • Case Study 5 is the Final Assessment • Candidates who fail – Re write a “Supplementary Assessment” Case Study 6

Module 6 • Final preparation (“Board Course”) • Self assessed case study – Case Study 7 • Two contact sessions • Online self assessment and query facilities available throughout all four modules

PPM and CPD Modules The Programme includes (at no extra cost):

A CPD Module on Recent Developments A Professional Profile Management Module

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Registration • Candidates who: – Have passed ITC – Will have 20 month’s traineeship by November 2015

• Candidates Register online - http://www.apcprogramme.co.za • Open 31 January 2015 • Closes shortly before course commences: 7 April 2015

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Timing

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Course Outline Provisional Course Outline - 2015 Session Class 1

Week beginning Monday 20 April

Class 2

Week beginning Monday 4 May

Class 3

Week beginning Monday 11 May

Class 4

Week beginning Monday 25 May

Class 5

Week beginning Monday 1 June

Class 6

Week beginning Monday 8 June

ASSESSMENT 1 Class 7 ASSESSMENT 1 - SUPPLEMENTARY Class 8 ASSESSMENT 2 ASSESSMENT 2 - SUPPLEMENTARY

Week beginning Monday 13 July Wednesday 29 July 2015 Week beginning Monday 17 August Wednesday 2 September Monday 5 October

Class 9

Week beginning Monday 12 October

Class 10

Week beginning Monday 26 October

APC EXAM

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Saturday 20 June 2015

Wednesday 18 November - Provisional

Assessment • Two Case Studies used as Formal Assessments • Must pass the first assessment to gain entry to the second • Supplementary if fail • Support classes if writing supplementary

Online Registration

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Outcomes (1 of 2) • The Programme is designed to provide candidates with: – The skills required for the specific learning objectives set out in relevant SAICA Guidelines concerning the Assessment of Professional Competence. – The opportunity to consolidate technical competence learned in prior academic programmes and professional competence gained to date in employment. – Access to a formal learning environment within which professional competence can be further developed and business knowledge can be expanded. – The ability to demonstrate and apply technical knowledge in an analytical and practical manner. – The ability to extract knowledge from various sources in order to solve multiple topic problems.

Outcomes (2 of 2) – The ability to identify information relevant to a particular problem by distinguishing the relevant from the irrelevant in a given body of data. – The ability to identify and prioritise problems in a multi-problem situation. – An appreciation for and understanding of various alternatives and the role of judgement. – The ability to integrate diverse areas of knowledge and skills. – The ability to communicate effectively by formulating realistic recommendations in a concise and logical manner. – The ability to present motivated solutions to complex issues. – A knowledge of, and commitment to, professional ethics. – The ability to be lifelong learners