BPP Professional Education

Company Profile

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• Basic information • About BPP Professional Education• Services provided• Professional qualifications – why they matter

– CFA® – Chartered Financial Analyst®

– ACCA – Association of Chartered Certified Accountants– IFRS – International Financial Reporting Standards– ICM – Institute for Credit Management

• Non-exam courses• Business simulation• Our approach to teaching• References and feedback• Why BPP

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Basic information

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• Business name

BPP Česká republika, s.r.o.

• Registered office Sněmovní 9118 00 Praha 1 – Malá strana

• Contact address:

Anděl Business CentreRadlická 1c150 00 Praha 5Tel. +420 257 533 989Fax. +420 257 534 263katerinamestakova@bpp.com

About BPP Professional Education

Opening its Prague office in 1999, BPP Professional Education provides comprehensive training courses to individuals and organizations seeking professional skills and development.

BPP Czech Republic is a subsidiary of the UK based company BPP Holdings plc., which maintains an active network of offices across Europe.

Thanks to its orientation and structure, BPP benefits from multiple expertise centers and various synergies, including educational program development, resource utilization, and comprehensive support services.

BPP Services

• Exam preparation courses for key qualifications:

– ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)– DipIFR (Diploma in International Financial Reporting)– CFA ® (Chartered Financial Analyst ®)– ICM (Institute for Credit Management)

• Professional development courses in a wide range of areas.

• Customized training that matches corporate and staff needs.

• Business simulation – a hands-on workshops that has proven extremely effective in conveying business processes.

• Study materials – for both course participation and home-study, BPP hardcopy and on-line learning tools are respected worldwide for their usability and quality.

• Professional respectCompared to one-off courses, graduates of comprehensive qualification programs gain internationally recognized diplomas that add prestige to both individuals and their employers.

• Essential knowledgeTo earn qualifications one must demonstrate in-depth understanding of concepts essential to mastering company processes. The benchmark of knowledge also helps ensure international organizations meet global standards.

• Development and loyaltyQualification and training programs show employees that they matter, and that their employer supports professional growth.

Professional qualifications – why they matter

CFA ® – Chartered Financial Analyst ®

• Finance post-graduate program The CFA program is aimed at investment experts, portfolio managers, and financial officers. Upon completion, participants gain indispensable, high-level knowledge on everything from corporate finance to investment strategies. Many are awarded the internationally respected designation of CFA Charterholder.

Ethical and professional standards

Quantitative methods

Economics

Financial analysis and reporting

Business finances

Equity Investments

Fixed income assets

Derivatives

Alternative investments

Portfolio Management a Wealth Planning

• The program – three levels – 19 training days in total– ten core topic areas (see right)

ACCA – Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

• BPP’s ACCA training program – for accountants, controllers, and reporting specialists– 9 levels (43-71 training days in total – focuses on financial, legislative, and accounting practices

• The current ACCA syllabus includes:

F1 Accountant in Business F9 Financial Management

F2 Management Accounting P1 Professional Accountant

F3 Financial Accounting P2 Corporate Reporting

F4 Corporate and Business Law

P3 Business Analysis

F5 Performance Management P4 Advanced Financial Management

F6 Taxation P5 Advanced Performance Management

F7 Financial Reporting P6 Advanced Taxation

F8 Audit and Assurance P7 Advanced Audit and Assurance

ACCA and BPP

• Comprehensive test administrationBPP CZ handles all the paperwork (registration of students with the ACCA, data changes, fee handling, etc) so students can focus on acquiring professional knowledge.

• Time-tested study materialEach course in the program includes study books, course notes, materials with mock exams – a set proven for improving scores.

• BPP Czech Republic – Premier Plus Partner Students of ACCA Premier Plus Partners must have pass rates for ACCA exams that are significantly higher than averages for all ACCA centers. BPP CZ is proud to be included among the best ACCA tuition providers.

IFRS – International Financial Reporting Standards

• Open courses and tailored trainingOur IFRS courses equip anyone working with financial statements with a solid command of international reporting standards. Accountants, controllers, methodology and reporting specialists, and internal auditors will all benefit.

• Your needsFrom beginning to advanced, BPP can prepare courses that match the level of expertise at your firm.

• IFRS – diplomaOur regular program prepares students for the ACCA institute diploma exam. Passing it confers the internationally recognized DipIFR qualification.

• ICM coursesBPP courses present practical skills needed for credit management.

• Certified QualificationThrough courses and coaching, BPP helps students gain the credits they need for full certification. (Slots are evaluated and certified individually.)

Level 2 and 3 qualification

TheoryCredit managementSecuring business loansAccountingBusiness environmentBusiness law

TheoryCredit managementSecuring business loansAccountingBusiness environmentBusiness law

SkillsCollection through phoneNegotiation and influencingRelationships with clientsCash collectionsRent Collections

SkillsCollection through phoneNegotiation and influencingRelationships with clientsCash collectionsRent Collections

SpecializationManagement and leadershipCustomer ServiceMarketing and salesInsuranceAdministration

SpecializationManagement and leadershipCustomer ServiceMarketing and salesInsuranceAdministration

CompetencyLoan applying processBonding capacity evaluationLoan processDebt management

CompetencyLoan applying processBonding capacity evaluationLoan processDebt management

ICM – Institute for Credit Management

Level 4 and 5 qualification

AreasAdvanced Credit ManagementLaw and Credit ManagementLegal Proceedings and insolvencyPractical credit management project

AreasAdvanced Credit ManagementLaw and Credit ManagementLegal Proceedings and insolvencyPractical credit management project

Non-exam courses

• More from your staff BPP courses help people do their jobs better. They include:

• CPD for ACCA ACCA members get Continued Professional Development (CPD) points from these courses.

• Customized and in-house training We are able to prepare training on just about any topic to suit any corporate and training goals. We can also bring qualification programs (or parts of them) directly to your offices.

Strategic finances Law and regulation

Finances and planning Human resources

Trading and treasury Management skills

Risk Management Presentation and communication skills

Accounting and audit Marketing and sales

Business Simulation

• Real world experience – in two days This hands-on workshop is designed for those who want a “real world” experience with immediate applicability. It is one of our top-rated non-exam courses.

• The simulation focuses on:

– Strategy: proposal and implementation of strategy– Finance: basics of finances and the use of financial statements– Planning: deciding on action in a dynamic entrepreneurial environment – Success factors: how they work together in business– Decision making: impact of individual decisions on financial efficiency – Coordination: of business activities across divisions and departments– Identification of market opportunities: analysis and the implementation

of strategies designed to take advantage of market opportunities– Blind spots: making decisions with incomplete information

Our approach to teaching

• Small class sizeWe keep numbers low in our intensive courses.

• Time-tested material In class, we use what works – study notes, real-world examples, practical exercises and discussions, and experienced tutors. Our lectures speed learning and improve student efficiency when reviewing topics or preparing for exams.

•Personal attentionOur ACCA, ICM and CFA tutors provide individual consultations with students through e-mail or phone.

References

• Our clients includeBristol-Myers Squibb British AirwaysCitibank, a.s. Česká spořitelna, a.s. Česká národní banka GE Money Bank, a.s. Gillette Komerční banka, a.s. Masterfoods T- Mobile Czech Republic,

a.s. Telefónica O2 CZ, a.s. Ahold Czech Republic,a.s.

• Three of the Big Four BPP is a supplier of ACCA courses for accounting

companies: KPMG, Ernst & Young and Deloitte

• IAS/IFRS clients include Astra-Zeneca DuPontGlaxoSmithKline Kraft FoodsPhilip Morris TescoUnisys

Personal thank you

“As one of the best courses I have attended so far, I wanted to make a comment: I really enjoyed it not only because of the materials presented but also because of the tutor, who show an deep interest in the material and strived to make it interesting and easy to understand.

“You gained my appreciation from minute one and I am more than grateful for having the opportunity of meeting someone who demonstrates their quality in the best way possible.

“So thank you!”

– Alina Cantemir- Ernst &Young

Feedback from our courses

• Client statements (freely translated)

– Claire is an excellent tutor, despite her never ending enthusiasm she explains everything very clearly.

– This course helped me to understand what is important and what is not. Mrs. Yates put a lot of emphasis on the topics most likely to show up in the exam.

– The quality of the course was very good. The lecturer was very friendly and always willing to answer every question.

• Additional comments

Good examples understandable explanation very easy to stay focused logical examples and explanation

perfect time management very well presentedlots of energy & charisma high level of presentation skills good cross connection between the syllabus, excellent practical examples

Why BPP – quality teaching

• Real-world experienceBPP lecturers (for ACCA and related courses) are recruited from auditing or consulting positions and have taken professional exams themselves. They have practical experience in the financial field and are specialized in their teaching areas.

• Knowledge transferWe use our expertise and direct exam experience with continuing feedback to help ensure the efficient transfer of knowledge to students.

• Quality controlFrom tutor training and review to student feedback, we have strict rules regarding teaching quality. We pride ourselves on the high number of clients who come to us again and again for professional training.

Why BPP – base materials

• Continual updatesOur experts make amendments after every course series to ensure our materials are always up to date and correspond to the needs of clients.

• DeliveryBecause of our regional reach, we can use bulk orders to provide clients with materials faster than other suppliers.• VarietyOur wide range of hardcopy and on-line material is designed to make both in-course and home study more efficient.

Why BPP – pleasant environment

• Central locationAll open courses and educational programs take place at our Anděl facilities – just a few minutes from tram, bus, metro, and train stations.

• State-of-the-art presentation equipmentTeachers use our annotation applications and touch screens (WACOM) to make notes and deliver examples that keep students interested and thus facilitate learning.

We look forward to our co-operation

– Contact us at any time to schedule a training consultation:

BPP Professional EducationTel: +420 257 533 989Fax: +420 257 534 263E-mail: katerinamestakova@bpp.com

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