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 2

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

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

Professional Competence is fundamentally different 6 The Programme addresses candidates’ requirements

APT Presenters Members of our team were involved in the development of the SAICA model We researched the new model extensively Our team: 7

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. 8

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 9

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 10

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” 11

Candidates receive pre-released information and analyse the pre-released information, conduct research, revise technical knowledge and prepare for the assessment 12

Additional information and the required are provided on the day 13

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 In beide taale

Our Case Studies provide understanding of the process and the grading methodology 16

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 18

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 23

Registration Candidates who: – Have passed ITC – Will have 20 month’s traineeship by November 2015 Candidates Register online - Open 31 January 2015 Closes shortly before course commences: 7 April

Timing 25

26 Course Outline Provisional Course Outline Session Class 1Week beginning Monday 20 April Class 2Week beginning Monday 4 May Class 3Week beginning Monday 11 May Class 4Week beginning Monday 25 May Class 5Week beginning Monday 1 June Class 6Week beginning Monday 8 June ASSESSMENT 1Saturday 20 June 2015 Class 7Week beginning Monday 13 July ASSESSMENT 1 - SUPPLEMENTARY Wednesday 29 July 2015 Class 8Week beginning Monday 17 August ASSESSMENT 2Wednesday 2 September ASSESSMENT 2 - SUPPLEMENTARY Monday 5 October Class 9Week beginning Monday 12 October Class 10Week beginning Monday 26 October APC EXAMWednesday 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

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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