Your future after AAT Trust Kaplan to take you where you want to go Building futures one success story at a time 1
Accountancy Our expertise Kaplan is a market leader in the delivery of accountancy training worldwide. We train students for all of the principal accountancy and tax qualifications including ACA, ACCA CFA, CPA, CIMA and a full range of post qualification training (CPD) including IFRS. Our clients include many of the world s largest companies, including national contracts with Deloitte, PricewaterhouseCoopers, KPMG and. Our students consistently outperform average pass rates and we regularly produce prizewinners. Our tutors have won numerous awards from trade and industry bodies and we exceed the exacting standards demanded by the world s professional bodies. Kaplan Financial has trained the U.K. employees of Grant Thornton in ICAEW, ACCA, ATT and CTA on a single source basis since 2001. is very pleased with our market leading pass rates across the qualifications, and the high standard of service provided by Kaplan was a key factor in renewing the contract this year. Geoff Chalmers National Finance Procurement Manager Contents Introduction 4-5 The Kaplan Difference 6-7 Flexible ways to study 8-9 ACCA 10-11 CIMA 12-13 ACA 14-15 ATT 16-17 Management (ILM) 18 Building futures one success story at a time 2 3
Kaplan. Taking you where you want to go. Now you ve achieved such a good grounding in the fundamental principles of accountancy, you ll be faced with a number of questions. How can I make the most of my AAT qualification? What course can I now study to progress my career? How and when should I study? Kaplan can help answer these questions and support you in making that important decision. We offer key qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, ATT and ILM (Management) for you to move on to. With flexible ways to study these qualifications it s never been so easy to fit your studies around your lifestyle. This guide provides you with the course options available to you, information on how you can study them and the exemptions granted to you as a qualified Accounting Technician. Wherever you want to go after AAT, trust Kaplan to be there for you. Wherever you want to go after AAT, trust Kaplan to be there for you 4 5
The Kaplan Difference Trust Kaplan to help you towards taking the next step in your career. With Kaplan everything is designed to help you pass your exams and assessments first time. We are one of the world s leading global providers of diversified education, so we have the experience to help you progress. Kaplan students consistently achieve pass rates that are higher than national and worldwide averages in their respective qualifications. Award-winning expert tutors. We recruit specialists with the relevant academic and industry experience to provide exam-focused learning. Our range of study materials are all written by our Content Specialists with your success in mind. From our Complete Texts giving in-depth exam focused learning, to our KaplanCards, Pocket Notes and online resources letting you study whenever and wherever you are. Extra exam support when you need it most. With mock exams, Masterclass sessions and dedicated tutor support to help improve your skills & exam technique. Varies dependent on the course taken 70 years experience in training professionals 6 7
Flexible ways to study to suit your lifestyle Kaplan offers flexible ways to study to suit both your learning style and lifestyle, each receiving the same high standard of support you need to succeed. This choice together with Kaplan s expert tutors, innovative learning materials and resources are designed to help you to achieve your qualification first time. LIVE Classroom Our centrally located training centres provide the ideal option for those who prefer a classroom-based or structured learning environment. Choose from evening, day release and weekend sessions, whichever s right for you. Live Online Live Online is leading the way in online learning, delivering real-time live online lectures directly to you by our expert tutors via the internet. Live Online offers all the same great benefits of a Kaplan classroom course, including a structured timetable of learning, exam focused study materials and an extensive range of online learning resources, available wherever you are. In addition each lecture is recorded allowing you to rewind and recap whenever you want. Online Our Online courses give students total flexibility, putting them in control of when, where and how they study. Online courses combine a wide range of online resources, e-learning interactive guided instruction, pre-recorded tutor guidance on key topics and questions, anytime access to study materials and assessments that provide instant feedback on your progress. Distance Learning Kaplan Distance Learning courses allow you to study at your own pace and at times that are convenient for you. Our distance learning study packages allow you to benefit from the high standards applied to all Kaplan courses including our market leading study materials, access to expert qualified tutors and wide range of online resources via Kaplan EN-gage. Self Study If you decide to study independently, Kaplan Publishing have a range of exam focused study materials designed to help get you through the exam first time. Written by our expert tutors, in a student friendly format and providing a wide range of free online resources accessible via Kaplan EN-gage, our study materials make learning easy. Ways to study varies depending on the course you chose. 8 9
ACCA Become a Chartered Certified Accountant The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) qualification is your route to a career in accounting or audit. The qualification aims to develop a comprehensive understanding of the knowledge, skills and techniques required by the modern professional accountant. ACCA is internationally recognised and is ideal for those who wish to work in accounting or audit in the public sector or in public practice. Why choose ACCA with Kaplan? Consistently higher pass rates - up to 25% higher than the ACCA worldwide average ± I would most definitely recommend Kaplan for ACCA. The tutors helped me every step of the way. Cara Miller, AAT Kaplan student and ACCA gold medalist Prize winning students 4 first in world Prize Winners and 2 Medal winners in June 2010 ACCA exams Over 17,000 students per year studying ACCA Award winning expert ACCA tutors who are dedicated to your exam success 16 centrally-located ACCA Platinum accredited centres Innovative ways to study ACCA including Live Online Courses run twice a year to support exam sittings in June & December Exemptions * Now you have completed your AAT qualification you will be entitled to exemptions from the Knowledge Module of the ACCA qualification. For full details visit: www.kaplanfinancial.co.uk/aat-acca * All exemptions awarded by each relevant institute A choice of flexible ways to study ACCA: The Ultimate Learning Experience Kaplan s prize winning formula known as The Ultimate Learning Experience (ULE) increases your chances of passing your ACCA exams first time. Combining three study elements: Tuition, Revision and Question Based Day (QBD), Kaplan students who took the ULE course achieved pass rates up to 25% higher than the ACCA worldwide average. ± For more details go to www.kaplanfinancial.co.uk/acca LIVE ± Based on the 2007, 2008, 2009 exam sittings 10 11
CIMA Become a Chartered Management Accountant Chartered Management Accountants interpret financial information to make business decisions. Becoming a Chartered Management Accountant will accelerate your career and boost your salary. Studying CIMA is a proven path to prepare you for a career in business. Why choose CIMA with Kaplan? Consistently higher pass rates. 82% of Kaplan students passed their CIMA exams, 28% higher than the CIMA worldwide pass rate Prize Winning Students 6 first in World Prize Winners in the May 2010 sitting Over 8000 CIMA students studied with Kaplan last year ** Award-winning expert CIMA tutors dedicated to ensuring your success The tuition and support from the tutors as well as flexibility offered and material provided has given me a great platform. Alex Starky, CIMA Student 1st in World Prize Winner, November 2009. 18 centrally-located CIMA training centres and more dedicated local support than any other provider Innovative ways to study CIMA, including Live Online Exemptions * Now you have completed your AAT qualification you will be entitled to exemptions from all five papers in the Certificate Level of the CIMA qualification. For full details visit: www.kaplanfinancial.co.uk/aat-cima A choice of flexible ways to study CIMA: LIVE Courses run twice a year to support exam sittings in May & November Results based on students who have taken the Ultimate Learning Experience in the May 2009 exam sitting. ** Based on 2009 CIMA exam enrolments. * All exemptions awarded by each relevant institute. The Ultimate Learning Experience The Ultimate Learning Experience (ULE) increases your chances of passing your CIMA exams first time. Combining three study elements: Tuition, Revision and Question Based Day (QBD), 82% of Kaplan students who took the ULE passed their exams, that s 28% higher than the worldwide average. For more details go to www.kaplanfinancial.co.uk/cima 12 13
ACA (ICAEW) Become a Chartered Accountant The ACA (ICAEW) qualification provides opportunities across a variety of large and small businesses across a wide range of industry sectors. From launching a new business to understanding the core of an organisation and how it works, chartered accountants are involved in every aspect of ensuring business and financial success. Why choose ACA with Kaplan? Over 80% of ACA students choose Kaplan for their studies Kaplan is the leading tuition provider for the ICAEW s qualification All tutors have accountancy industry experience so they have the knowledge you need to succeed Our pass rates consistently exceed the ICAEW s national average Available at 16 centres across the UK Exemptions * Now you have completed your AAT qualification you will be entitled to some exemptions on the ACA qualification, including up to five knowledge level papers depending on the options you chose at AAT Technician Level. For full details visit: www.kaplanfinancial.co.uk/aat-icaew * All exemptions awarded by each relevant institute A choice of flexible ways to study ACA: 14 15
ATT Become a Taxation Technician By completing the ATT qualification you ll gain knowledge of the tax system. The qualifications will enable you to carry out tax services for large and small businesses, industry or the public sector. Why choose ATT with Kaplan? Kaplan s tutors were fantastic - excellent at teaching, always encouraging and were prepared to stay behind after class to help. After the tuition and revision course I felt very prepared for the exam. Market leader in ATT qualification Eight centrally-located and accredited training centres Kaplan s ATT students regularly achieve outstanding results with average results up to 30% higher than the national average # Tutors are experts in the ATT syllabus, meaning that you are taught by the very best in the industry. Amy Grace Dutton, Association Medal for best overall performance & The Johnson Medal for the highest mark on Practice Administration and Ethics (Nov 2009) Exemptions * Now you have completed your AAT qualification you will be entitled to some exemptions on the ATT qualification. For full details visit: www.kaplanfinancial.co.uk/aat-att # Results summary shows Kaplan ATT students who booked the Complete Package (including tuition and revision) with Kaplan in the May 2010 exam sitting * All exemptions awarded by each relevant institute A choice of flexible ways to study ATT: LIVE 16 17
Management (ILM) Develop your Managerial skills If you want to become a business leader of the future, Kaplan offers a series of Management Training Programmes which allow organisations and individuals to gain an ILM-accredited qualification. These programmes are designed to help you develop the leadership, managerial, coaching and mentoring skills you ll need to succeed as an effective manager. Why choose Management with Kaplan? 100% success rate for students who have met all the requirements of the programme Accountancy Our expertise Kaplan is a market leader in the delivery of accountancy training worldwide. We train students for all of the principal accountancy and tax qualifications including ACA, ACCA CFA, CPA, CIMA and a full range of post qualification training (CPD) including IFRS. Our clients include many of the world s largest companies, including national contracts with Deloitte, PricewaterhouseCoopers, KPMG and. Our students consistently outperform average pass rates and we regularly produce prizewinners. Our tutors have won numerous awards from trade and industry bodies and we exceed the exacting standards demanded by the world s professional bodies. Helen Henderson, Kaplan Newcastle student I don t think I have ever attended a training course that was so focused on the learner. I found it to be extremely professional from start to finish and I face my future role with a new enthusiasm. Kaplan Financial has trained the U.K. employees of Grant Thornton in ICAEW, ACCA, ATT and CTA on a single source basis since 2001. is very pleased with our market leading pass rates across the qualifications, and the high standard of service provided by Kaplan was a key factor in renewing the contract this year. Geoff Chalmers National Finance Procurement Manager Regular reporting and performance reviews to assess, progress, ensure you stay on track and achieve success Expert tuition from HR and Training industry experts One-to-one support to help you decide on the most appropriate training programme to suit you and your career progression Kaplan are the only training provider to offer blended learning Live Online webinars combined with interactive online classroom sessions create a flexible approach A choice of flexible ways to study Management: LIVE 18
Accountancy Our expertise Kaplan is a market leader in the delivery of accountancy training worldwide. We train students for all of the principal accountancy and tax qualifications including ACA, ACCA CFA, CPA, CIMA and a full range of post qualification training (CPD) including IFRS. Our clients include many of the world s largest companies, including national contracts with Deloitte, PricewaterhouseCoopers, KPMG and. Our students consistently outperform average pass rates and we regularly produce prizewinners. Our tutors have won numerous awards from trade and industry bodies and we exceed the exacting standards demanded by the world s professional bodies. Kaplan Financial has trained the U.K. employees of Grant Thornton in ICAEW, ACCA, ATT and CTA on a single source basis since 2001. is very pleased with our market leading pass rates across the qualifications, and the high standard of service provided by Kaplan was a key factor in renewing the contract this year. Geoff Chalmers National Finance Procurement Manager For expert advice and guidance about your future after AAT www.kaplanfinancial.co.uk/future +44(0)845 873 6312 quoting code ATE10 aatwhatsnext@kaplan.co.uk