Kaplan Live Online Masterclasses - Autumn / Winter 2012
To give you the best possible chance of passing your professional exams we provide free study support sessions for all, known as Kaplan Masterclasses.
Places are limited on these free, popular courses, and should be booked at least one week in advance. The Masterclasses below are being held Live Online.
Topic Title
Description
Relevant to qualifications/papers
Date
Time
(Based on UK)
Sitting a Professional Level
Exam on a Computer
Part I
Exploration of features of both WORD and EXCEL which can be applied within an exam to improve efficiency and CIMA: F3, P3 & E3 resit students
accuracy of both writing and calculations. No reference is made to past questions however would be applicable CIMA: T4 CBA students
to students sitting for strategic resits and T4.
23/07/2012
18:00 - 19:00
Sitting a Professional Level
Exam on a Computer
Part II
During this Masterclass we'll apply basic concepts learnt in the previous Masterclass (or acquired knowledge) and CIMA: F3, P3 & E3 resit students
walk through two Strategic level questions (E3 and F3) and understand how computer software can improve the CIMA: T4 CBA students
quality of answers. Easy techniques will be demonstrated that can be practiced outside of the session
06/08/2012
18:00 - 19:00
Porters 5 forces/PEST
Looking at the two cornerstones of external analysis, we’ll analyse PESTEL and Porter’s 5 Forces models in all
their glory. Covering what they are, what they allow us to do, why companies use them, and of course applying
them to some real life industries and environments. This is for all students wanting a head start in any strategic
paper.
CIMA: E1, E2, E3
ACCA: P3
06/09/2012
13:00 - 14:00
So you think you know Basic
Maths
Being able to do basic mathematical calculations is crucial for professional accountancy examinations. If it has
been a long time since you have done any maths or used a scientific calculator then this session is one not to be
missed. It is particularly useful for students who are about to study ACCA Fundamentals or CIMA Operational
papers after a gap from mathematical studies.
CIMA: C03, F1 and P1
ACCA: F2, F3, F5, F6, F7, F9
AAT: all
13/09/2012 (part 1)
and
20/09/2012 (part 2)
13:00 - 14:00
Business Valuations
Sometime said to be more of an art than a science yet this common exam subject is often miss-understood by
students. In this Masterclass, Kaplan tutor Peter Nunn shows how using basic business sense and key principles
even this difficult topic can be straight forward.
CIMA: F3
17/09/2012
17:00 - 18:00
Macro Economics
How does macroeconomic policy affect the domestic and international economy? What do we mean by national
income, trade deficits and surpluses, the trade cycle, balance of payments and globalisation. is a highly
examinable subject and students often become lost in the technical jargon. In this Kaplan Masterclass we will
break these subjects down in easily digestible amounts.
CIMA: C04
18/09/2012
17:00 - 18:00
Ethics
Do your forthcoming exams have an ethical element? If yes then this Masterclass is for you! The session provides CIMA: all
an engaging refresher of professional and corporate codes of ethics, basic ethical theories and CSR (Corporate
ACCA: all, especially F2, F7 & P1
Social Responsibility). We'll look at how to spot ethical issues in a scenario and also exam technique that will
AAT: all, especially PEAF
build your confidence in answering questions with an ethical focus.
26/09/2012
13:00 - 14:00
Cost of Capital
This session will cover how to master the tricky formulas involved in cost of capital calculations and the key
arguments about when and how it should be used by a company for investment appraisal.
CIMA: F3
04/10/2012
17:00 - 18:00
Accounting for Non-Current
Assets
A fundamental area for all financial accounting papers; all you wanted to know about non-current assets – how
to depreciate them, how to account for disposals & how to revalue. Whether you are at start of your studies or
part way through your qualification, this masterclass will provide a useful recap of one of the most useful and
relevant areas of financial accounting.
CIMA: C02
ACCA: F3
AAT: API & APII, FNST
09/10/2012
13:00 - 14:00
Topic Title
Description
Relevant to qualifications/papers
Date
Time
13:00 - 14:00
Credit Crisis and the Euro
What is the credit crunch and what has caused the current situation in the eurozone? Who are EU, ECB and IMF
and what roles do they and governments play? What are the implications for you and me and who has been
affected by the crisis? An understanding of current economic developments is important for anyone studying
towards an accountancy qualification. In this Kaplan Masterclass we will explain current high profile issues and
reasons behind them.
CIMA: C04
ACCA: P4
12/10/2012
Cost Behaviour & Overhead
Analysis
All businesses incur costs and understanding them and the way we analyse them can affect decision making at
all levels of the business. Understanding costs is essential to all students studying management accounting. This
Masterclass will cover the basics of costs, the different ways they can be classified, their behaviour and how
overheads (indirect costs) are dealt with.
CIMA: C01
ACCA: F2
TBC
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Topics include:
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How to Learn Faster
How to Mind Map
Exam Confidence
Calculations & Equations Made Easy,
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