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About Kaplan Financial Registered as a department of Kaplan Learning Institute in Singapore, Kaplan Financial is a leading provider of professional accounting and finance qualifications, such as preparatory courses for the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). Our focus on training excellence has seen Kaplan Financial being accorded the ACCA Approved Learning Partner - Student Tuition, Platinum Status award, the highest honour which ACCA awards their tuition providers. This status is only awarded to institutions that have achieved ACCA s defined standards of learning facilities, outstanding student support and pass rates that meet or exceed the ACCA global pass rates. Awards & Accreditations Registered as a Private Education Institute with the Council for Private Education (CPE) Attained 4-year EduTrust since July 2011 Voted #1 JobsCentral Learning Rankings and Survey 2012 & 2013 (Overall Preferred Private Education Institution in Singapore) Voted #1 for 4 consecutive years in JobsCentral Learning Rankings and Survey, 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013 (Preferred Private Education Institution to pursue Professional Certification / Personal Development Courses / Corporate Workshops) Top 3 Best Private Schools in AsiaOne People s Choice Awards, 2009, 2010, 2013 & 2014 About FIA Foundations in Accountancy (FIA) focuses on the core skills of financial accounting and management accounting; and the wider role of the accountant in business at higher levels. It consists of a suite of awards, including certificates and diploma. If you have no prior accounting qualifications, we recommend you begin with the first award - the Introductory Certificate in Financial and Management Accounting. This award is broadly equivalent to GCSE level and you can work your way through the rest of the qualifications from this starting point. Progression Pathway INTRODUCTORY CERTIFICATE IN FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING Entry Requirements 16 years old and above IELTS 4.5 or pass in English language at GCE N level or its equivalent FIA MODULE SYNOPSIS INTRODUCTORY CERTIFICATE IN FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING FA1 Recording Financial Transactions To introduce the basic accounting systems and documentation that will be encountered in the workplace. To develop knowledge and understanding of the operational aspects of maintaining accounting records and procedures and to learn how to record these transactions in the books of prime entry, including introduction to the principles of double entry and understanding how a computerised and a manual accounting system work. MA1 Management Information To introduce the student to the knowledge of basic cost information required for management accounting. To develop the knowledge and ability to recognise, collect and record basic cost and revenue information for planning and control including the use of spreadsheets in management accounting. INTERMEDIATE CERTIFICATE IN FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING FA2 Maintaining Financial Records To introduce the fundamental principles of accounting and to develop the knowledge and understanding of the techniques used to maintain accounting records. To produce accounting records including ledger accounts, sales tax records (where applicable), control accounts, reconciliations, and extract and correct an initial trial balance also making the adjustments necessary to produce an extended trial balance. The syllabus also covers accounting for the business transactions of sole traders and partnerships. Entry point to any of the Preparatory Courses for Foundations in Accountancy (FIA) is possible, our consultants will advise you during consultations. INTERMEDIATE CERTIFICATE IN FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING *you will be exempted from F1 to F3 in the ACCA Qualification and continue your studies from F4 onwards upon completion of Diploma in Accounting and Business. DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS PREPARATORY COURSE FOR THE ASSOCIATION OF CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS (ACCA) EXAMINATION MA2 Managing Costs & Finance To develop the knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques used in recording, analysing and reporting costs and revenues for internal management purposes. To demonstrate and develop applicable cost concepts in making short term decisions and the application of spreadsheets in management accounting. DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS FAB Accountant in Business To understand business in the context of its environment, including economic, legal, and regulatory influences on such aspects as governance, employment, health and safety, data protection and security. Additionally, to introduce certain aspects of the regulatory framework as they affect auditing and governance, examining the roles of internal and external auditors and introducing the importance of internal control. The syllabus also introduces key management and people issues such as individual and team behaviour, leadership, motivation, personal effectiveness and professional ethics in accounting and business FMA Management Accounting To develop the knowledge and ability to apply appropriate management accounting concepts and foundations in acountancy techniques for decision making, planning and control including forecasting techniques, the preparation of budgets and standard costs and performance measurement. FFA Financial Accounting To develop knowledge and understanding of the underlying principles and concepts relating to financial accounting and to demonstrate technical proficiency in the use of double entry techniques, including the preparation and interpretation of basic financial statements for sole traders, companies and simple groups of companies.
Lecturer Profiles Andy Tan Joanna Cheong Andy Tan holds a professional qualification in MIS from the Institute for the Management of Information Systems (IMIS) U.K. Andy has 12 years of lecturing experience in Management and IS related subjects and he has lectured internationally in Malaysia, China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Cambodia, Brunei and Singapore. Besides, he was also invited by the ACCA to conduct seminars in exam study workshop and train the trainer workshop in Malaysia, Hong Kong and Beijing. To date Andy has produced more than 30 prize winners worldwide including country Gold Medallists. Joanna is a member of ACCA and CA Singapore, with First Class Honours in Masters of Science (Finance) from University College Dublin and First Class Honours in Bachelor of Science (Applied Accounting) from Oxford Brookes University, UK. In addition, she holds a Mechanical and Production Engineering (Hons) Degree from Nanyang Technological University. She teaches Taxation and Management Accounting papers and had also guided students in the ACCA/OBU degree programme. Throughout the years, many students have benefited from her passionate and systematic teaching approach. Bernadette Chan Kelly Ngo Bernadette graduated from National University of Singapore with a degree in Accountancy. She also possesses a Master s in Business Administration from the University of Wales. She has more than 20 years of experience as head of finance department in US companies. Currently she is also teaching Financial Accounting and Accounting Information Systems in NUS School of Business. At Kaplan, she is an Oxford Brookes University mentor and teaches Financial Accounting. Kelly is a graduate of the National University of Singapore with a First Class Honours in Business Administration. She gained experience as a corporate banker before moving on to obtain a Postgraduate Diploma in Education with Distinction. She has more than a decade experience in teaching financial accounting and is committed to help students build a strong foundation in Accounting. Her friendly and engaging style helps students to grasp and apply concepts successfully. Her goal is to impart her problem-solving skills and help students achieve their academic targets. Elaine Tan Lin Hui Yee Elaine is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and also a top graduate in the Masters of Science in Financial Management & Control in the University of Aston, UK. She has extensive regional experience in heading the finance and accounting operations of various Multinational Corporations in the past decade. She is presently teaching Financial Accounting in NUS Business School and has also taught on the University of Wales degree program. At Kaplan, she teaches Management Accounting for the ACCA program. Hui Yee graduated with a Bachelor of Accountancy degree from Nanyang Technological University. She has worked in a public accounting firm before joining Ministry of Education to pursue her passion for teaching. She has more than 15 years of teaching experience in Accounting and believes firmly in helping her students build a strong foundation in Accounting through an engaging and systematic teaching approach. Elizabeth Ng Mikki Ng Elizabeth is a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Financial Analyst with 20 years of professional experience in Finance and Accounting. The vast experience under her belt can be leveraged to bring value to students and society, and she is a firm believer to helping her students learn and grow both as an individual as well as a team member in their class. Mikki Ng is a Chartered Accountant and an ACCA member. She holds ACCA qualifications and has Bachelor of Science (1st Class Honors) degree from Oxford Brooks University, UK. She has been in the management reporting and business planning and analysis line since graduation - holding regional roles. Being a mentor since 2008 for the Oxford Brooks Programme, she is a firm believer in continuous education and is very enthusiastic about helping every student achieve their goals.
February 2015 Intake Schedule Subjects Sessions Fee Lecturers Full-Time Courses (Day) Sessions Fee Lecturers Part-Time Courses (Eve) *INTRODUCTORY CERTIFICATE IN FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING FA1 Recording Financial Transactions 15 $500 Elizabeth Ng Tue/Fri C1-PM - Session 2 MA1 Management Information 15 $500 Bernadette Chan Mon/Wed C1-PM - Session 2 *INTERMEDIATE CERTIFICATE IN FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING FA2 Maintaining Financial Records 18 $550 Kelly Ngo Mon/Wed C3-AM - Session 1 MA2 Managing Costs & Finances 18 $550 Bernadette Chan Tue/Fri C3-PM - Session 3 DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS Core Papers *FAB Accountant in Business 15 $605 Andy Tan Mon/Fri C1-PM - Session 2 12 $490 Andy Tan Wed C2 Eve *FMA Management Accounting 15 $605 Elaine Tan Wed/ C1-PM - Session 3 Fri C1-AM - Session 1 12 $490 Joanna Cheong Mon C2 Eve *FFA Financial Accounting 15 $605 Kelly Ngo Tue/Thu C1-AM - Session 1 12 $490 Lin Hui Yee Tue C2 Eve All prices listed above are inclusive of 7% GST. All lessons are 3 hrs per session. Session 1 - AM 8.30am - 11.30am, Session 2 - PM 12.00pm - 3.00pm, Session 3 - PM 3.15pm - 6.15pm, Session 4 - EVE, 6.45pm - 9.45pm. *All courses inclusive of Revision except for Diploma In Accounting & Business. FIA May 2015 Revision Intake Subjects Sessions Fee Lecturers DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING & BUSINESS Catch-up Lessons for Paper FAB conducted by Yuen Yuen Paper FMA conducted by Hoo Sen Kai Paper FFA conducted by Kelly Ngo FABR-C1 Accountant in Business 5 $215 Andy Tan FMAR-C1 Management Accounting 5 $215 Elaine Tan FFAR-C1 Financial Accounting 5 $215 Kelly Ngo Early Bird Discount Early bird discount of up to 25% is available to students who enrol by 27 February 2015. Single Intake Enrolment Simultaneous Intake Promotion * February 2015 Intake Discount February 2015 Intake Discount 1 paper 5% 1 paper + 1 revision paper 10% 2 papers 15% 2 papers + 2 revision papers 20% 3 papers 20% 3 papers + 3 revision papers 25% * Simultaneous Intake Promotion is only applicable for Diploma Level Modules and cannot be used in conjunction with early bird discount. * No withdrawal and refund of revision papers after release of exam results period (9 Feb 2015-27 Feb 2015). Passion/Safra cardholders and HomeTeam NS Members are eligible for discount. Terms and Conditions apply. FIA Course Materials Students who enrol for the February 2015 Intake will receive specially prepared Lecture Notes, Study Text, Exam Kits and Pocket Notes. Students who wish to purchase study text on the same subject will enjoy 50% off. (Study Text and Pocket notes are not applicable for FAB, FFA & FMA) All information contained in this brochure is accurate at time of print. Kaplan Learning Institute reserves the right to vary this information should the circumstances so require. Kaplan City Campus @ PoMo 1 Selegie Road, #06-01 Singapore 188306 kli.sg@kaplan.com 6733 1877 facebook.com/kaplansingapore Registered with Council for Private Education UEN: 199701260K Validity: 20/05/2014 19/05/2018
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Refunds for Withdrawal Without Cause: Where students withdraw from the Course, KLI shall review after receiving the student s written notice of withdrawal and refund to the Student within 7 working days, the following sums: % of (the amount of fees paid under Schedules B and C). Please refer to Student Contract 80% 60% 50% 0% If Student s written notice of withdrawal is received ( Maximum Refund ) More than [60] days before the course commencement date Before, but not more than [60] days before the course commencement date Before, but not more than [29] days before the course commencement date On or after the course commencement date Withdrawal Without Cause: KLI will review all written notice of withdrawal supported by relevant documents on a case by case basis within 4 weeks. KLI will consider the following as grounds for request to withdraw: (i) Overseas assignments of more than 1 month with official letter from company (ii) Medical reasons certified by a Singapore registered doctor, eg Hospitalization (iii) Pregnancy certified by a Singapore registered doctor (iv) Reservist service of more than 1 month with official document (v) Exemption granted by relevant institution Cooling-off Period: KLI offers students a cooling-off period of 7 working days after signing their student contract. Students can submit written notice of withdrawal to KLI and receive the Maximum Refund amount stipulated above (less any Course Fees consumed by the Student if the withdrawal date is later than the Course Commencement Date * and the Student has started the Course. Any administrative charges which are stipulated in the Miscellaneous Fees and any applicable bank administrative charges properly paid/payable) * Course Fees consumed is calculated based on number of sessions consumed divide by total number of sessions x total course fee paid Non-Tuition Fees: The following fees are non-refundable under any circumstances: - New International student application fee* - Local Transfer student application fee* - Kaplan student transfer fee (KHEA)* *applicable for International students only - Student membership fees payable to ACCA The following fees are non-refundable after commencement of classes: - Fee Protection Scheme Insurance - Medical Insurance Premium (If Student Pass s Application is rejected by Immigration and Checkpoint Authority (ICA), Medical Insurance Premium will be refunded) Credit Note Refund: (Withdrawal Period: 9 February 2015 to 27 February 2015) - Upon release of exam results in February 2015, students who wish to transfer to another module will have to withdraw from their current paper enrolled in January 2015 Intake and a 50% credit note refund will be issued to them. Students may use the credit note to offset the course fee for their next paper enrolment and top up any difference in course fees. - If students withdraw from paper(s) due to exemption before course commencement, students may get full credit note refund equal to the nett course fee paid on enrolment. - If students withdraw from paper(s) due to exemption before 27 February 2015, students may get a 50% credit note refund Terms and Conditions when utilizing credit note(s): - Credit notes are non-transferable and not exchangeable for cash. - Credit notes that are not fully utilized upon expiry will not be extended and will be forfeited. - Under extenuating circumstances, students can write in to request for refund. - Use of credit notes is applicable to KLI course registration only, and not for purchase of course materials. Withdrawal/Refund Procedure: - Student must inform Program Management in writing and complete a Course Withdrawal Form with reasons for withdrawal/refund accompanied with relevant supporting documents. - All requests for withdrawal/refund are subject to KLI s approval. - The student concern will be informed of the final decision in writing within 4 weeks. - Upon approval, student will be withdrawn from their course. - Refund where applicable will be available within 7 working days from date of approval. - Student will be required to collect the cheque personally from our Reception Counter. They will need to provide a letter of authorization if they wish to authorize a third party to collect on their behalf. - Student will need to sign on the Student Acknowledgement Checklist upon collection of the cheque/credit note. - Where students have withdrawn/transferred from the course, material fees of $50 per course will be chargeable if student has collected the materials. 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