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THE APC REPEAT PROGRAMME Why do the APT Repeat Programme?

• This is a board course designed for you to pass the APC
• Focus on techniques to improve performance in the APC
• New certificates will be issued after passing the board course

and certain deliverables are met.

General

• Critical Thinking (supported by technical savvy)
• Use of technology in assessments
• Time management techniques

Focus Points

Month Assess

• ment

Self Assessment Classes

Mar Self-assessment to be done on APC 2019 n/a Apr n/a May Webinar Class on each task in APC 2019 Jun Feedback Class (Week 1) Technical workshops (Week 2-4) Jul Self-reflection on technical workshops Technical workshop (Week 1) Join Class 6 on the main program Aug 1 Aug Write self- assessment (with formal APT marking) Time Management Class Join Class 7 & 8 on the main program Ewriting workshop Sep 2 Sep Write Self-assessment (with formal APT marking) Feedback class on Assessment Supplementary intervention class Oct 10 Oct Write Self-assessment (with formal APT marking) Feedback class on Assessment Exam Readiness Classes (Week 3-4) Nov Self-reflection in preparation of APC 2020 Exam Readiness Classes (Week 1)

Course outline

• Importance of self-assessment of APC 2019 and throughout

2020

• Why?

– A form of critical thinking – Awareness of developmental areas – Improve learning strategies

• How and When?

– Need to happen as soon as possible – Get script from SAICA – Receive self-assessment tool from APT

Self-Assessment

“You need to be honest with yourself and take responsibility.” Collen Mudzudzani CA(SA) “Going through my script and reliving the experience of getting that unexpected "failed" from SAICA on the 15th of February was not pleasant but I have learnt a lot from it and I approached my second attempt differently. My focus for this year was HC and that kept me going.” Malebogo Lephalo CA(SA)

• Why?

– APT stats show that candidates that embrace mentorship throughout the repeat program have significantly better chance in passing APC

• How?

1. Perform proper self-assessment of APC 2019 2. ID developmental needs 3. Attend the feedback focus session in June 4. Reach out to get a mentor from APT 5. Start the journey to professional development

Mentorship

Mentorship – what our candidates say

“Just want to thank you for the input and role you played in getting me over the line this time. I remember when the results didn't go well, I was so subdued and emotional, but you didn't allow me to wallow in self pity and made me face the reality of my results unashamedly, that "tough love" got my eyes to look away from the hole of disappointment I was staring down at and got me back on the right track, so much so that by the time June came, I could do the whole course and prepare for assessments on my own till the APC final, I had become a leader of my own preparation to the point that I helped more than take away from the group. ” Khotso Mokhachane CA(SA) “I am sending this email just to extent my gratitude to you for the role you played in ensuring that I passed. I will forever be grateful for the mentoring sessions that we had, because they did not only focus on the technicalities of the exams, but they also touched on the emotional aspect. You spoke words of encouragement and shared stories that uplifted me when I needed some motivation and strength. And I am thankful for that.” Mamello Thebe “You have had a major impact in my life and direction it will be going, even if it was simply guiding and helping me through the course; but one could say I will be registered CA shortly because of you; and will appreciate and thank you for the rest of my career.” Sboniso Mahlaba CA(SA)

• Why?

– Fundamental to illustrate professional competence in APC

• How?

1. Self-assessment of technical developmental needs 2. Technical workshops in Webinar format on each discipline 3. CPD Videos

Technical readiness workshops

“We normally think that the APC is not a technical exam, but you need to know that your technical skills will be tested in the APC exam. Therefore you need to know your standards. It is important know and acknowledge the fact that your technical skills need work and brush up on the standards by maybe going through some of your old CTA notes.” Alicia van der Walt CA(SA)

• Why?

– Important factor in improving exam technique and time management

• How?

1. Understand the benefits of eWriting 2. Practice makes perfect 3. Workshops on eWriting with emphasis on time management under exam conditions

E-Writing

• Why?

– Crucial factor to success in APC and in career as CA(SA)

• How?

1. Workshops in Webinar format on time management techniques 2. Skill to de-clutter and focus on relevant information

Time management workshops

• Why?

– Need to improve your exam technique, reading skills and time management

• When?

– August – September – October

Assessments and feedback

• When?

– After the supplementary exam in October

• How?

1. Based on old APC Case Studies 2. Simulate APC exam environment 3. Focus on time management 4. Immediate feedback

Exam readiness workshops

• Candidates Register online

www.apcprogramme.co.za

• Enrolment is open
• Cost à R6 900 excl. VAT

Registration