Acca Rap Guide
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GrADe ‘A’ rAp relevant to all acca qualification students
The following points summarise the RAP markers’ guidelines, which include the criteria that must be satisfied in order to achieve an A grade. understanding of accounting and business models ‘Grade A – An appropriate choice of theory and concepts. Very clear relevance and evidence of wider reading.’ Markers are looking to see if students have used an appropriate range of relevant accounting and business models, linking them to the organisation and to the business context. There should be clear evidence of the use of a wide range of sources of information to obtain economic and industry data. Information on the chosen organisation should go beyond its annual report and the statement of its chief executive officer. Students should demonstrate their understanding of the models used and their context and limitations. There should be no material errors in the application of business models. application of accounting and business models ‘Grade A – Insightful and critical application of models to the project topic.’ Markers are looking for effective use of relevant comparators or benchmarks, eg information relating to the industry and/or a comparable company operating within the same industry. There should be a clear indication of the specific limitations of such information. Where appropriate, candidates should make use of wider areas of information (such as segmental or environmental information) and ensure that they explain the extent of its relevance.
this article considers hoW to prepare a good oxford brookes university bsc (hons) degree in applied accounting rap and avoid obtaining a loW degree class.
To be awarded the Oxford Brookes University BSc (Hons) degree in applied accounting, ACCA students have to submit a Research and Analysis Project (RAP) after passing Papers F1 through to F9, as well as the Professional Ethics Module. Before July 2008, the class of degree awarded
technical
GrADe ‘A’ rAp relevant to all acca qualification students
The following points summarise the RAP markers’ guidelines, which include the criteria that must be satisfied in order to achieve an A grade. understanding of accounting and business models ‘Grade A – An appropriate choice of theory and concepts. Very clear relevance and evidence of wider reading.’ Markers are looking to see if students have used an appropriate range of relevant accounting and business models, linking them to the organisation and to the business context. There should be clear evidence of the use of a wide range of sources of information to obtain economic and industry data. Information on the chosen organisation should go beyond its annual report and the statement of its chief executive officer. Students should demonstrate their understanding of the models used and their context and limitations. There should be no material errors in the application of business models. application of accounting and business models ‘Grade A – Insightful and critical application of models to the project topic.’ Markers are looking for effective use of relevant comparators or benchmarks, eg information relating to the industry and/or a comparable company operating within the same industry. There should be a clear indication of the specific limitations of such information. Where appropriate, candidates should make use of wider areas of information (such as segmental or environmental information) and ensure that they explain the extent of its relevance.
this article considers hoW to prepare a good oxford brookes university bsc (hons) degree in applied accounting rap and avoid obtaining a loW degree class.
To be awarded the Oxford Brookes University BSc (Hons) degree in applied accounting, ACCA students have to submit a Research and Analysis Project (RAP) after passing Papers F1 through to F9, as well as the Professional Ethics Module. Before July 2008, the class of degree awarded