FREE Kaplan Bitesize Tutorials
Kaplan are offering a series of 6 FREE recorded presentations aimed at helping you understand the basic principles of some of the most common accountancy topics. Each presentation is approx 1 hour long and presented by one of Kaplan’s expert tutors
Who are the presentations for?
They are appropriate for:
- students attempting an accountancy exam this year
- those who have qualified and want a refresher on a topic
How can I watch the Bitesize Tutorials?
Each Masterclass is available as a recording on Kaplan Exam Tips. Exam Tips is a free, exclusive website containing all the latest ACCA exam tips and revision advice.
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What topics are covered in the presentations?
- Linear Programming & solving simultaneous equations - What should our production mix be when there are a number of constraints in the organisation? Learn how to use a graph to find an optimal mix to make the best use of resources.
- Relevant costing - What costs should we take into consideration when we are making a decision on a ‘relevant’ costing basis? This is a topic that affects a number of different areas of finance and is highly examinable.
- Foreign exchange risk - Confused about foreign exchange risk? This bitesize session will explain the basics of what foreign exchange risk is and how companies can minimise their exposure to such risks. A commonly examined area, and an area students typically find challenging.
- Deferred Tax - Have you ever found yourself confused with deferred tax....is it a tax, is it an accounting adjustment? In this bitesize session your tutor will talk you through the concept of deferred tax, how it arises and explain how it is accounted for. An important area for many financial reporting papers – a real must-see
- Investment Appraisal - Is a project viable or not? Should we invest in a project or leave our money in the bank? This bitesize session takes you through the basics of investment appraisal, and shows you the techniques involved in making investment decisions.
- VAT and tax admin - All you ever wanted to know about the basics of VAT – how it is calculated, the different rates of VAT, what it applies to and how it is accounted for. A topic that is highly examinable and yet students often struggle with. Not to be missed by those students studying for their tax exams.