Capstone Intensive Course [Jun 2024]

Course Outline

Total hours: 70 Hours^
^:The Capstone module teaching hours allocation will be subjected to change based on the syllabus updates by HKICPA.


Part 1

Study Strategies Session - Taky Lo (Cantonese)

Delivery Mode: Classroom + Video Recap in Kaplan Media Lab
Duration: 3 hours

The Capstone Study Strategies Session helps the Capstone students understand the overall essential keys to succeed at The Capstone level, including but not limited to:

• thoroughly understand The Capstone syllabus and how Modules 10-14 are interrelated to each other;

• how to tackle the 3-days workshop, especially the individual assignment at Day 3; and

• how to digest and analyze the pre-seen case information released five business days before the final examination.


Part 2
Module 10 - Regulatory Environment - Patrick Lui (Cantonese)

Delivery Mode: Pre-recorded video + Online Recap
Duration: 3 hours

• Regulatory requirement will cover the directors’ duties, M&A and disclosure requirements on finical statements which can help students to get more marks on Capstone FE.


Part 3
Module 11

Delivery Mode: Pre-recorded video + Online Recap
Duration: 15 hours

Fanny Choi (Cantonese)
Course Description

• Cover the fundamental knowledge of HKFRSs and most of the important topics and concepts

• Provide the tailor-made handouts which contain detailed flowcharts, summarized tables and supplementary information to help you understand the HKFRSs

• Reinforce your knowledge and exam techniques with exam focused practise

• Provide her point of views on the hot topic areas and her own recommendation on the answering strategies


Part 4
Module 12

Delivery Mode: Classroom + Online Recap* 
Duration: 30 hours

Class 1 - Mark Baines (English)
Course Description

• Provides tailor-made exam focused notes which cover all the important capstone syllabus areas you need to know

• Guides you how to analyse the case information and application strategies to score higher marks needed to pass the exam

• Provides answering techniques on case study questions using his own recommended solutions

• Reviews important areas by practicing various relevant exam papers

Class 2 -  Patrick Lui (Cantonese)
Course Description

• Customized lecturing materials to cover the essential topics to assist students in taking the examination efficiently and effectively 

• Reinforce candidates’ corporate finance knowledge and examination skills through practicing selected past papers

• Highlight common errors and misunderstandings made by the candidates and equip them how to structure the answer to score marks in the examination

• Recap and review the important and hot topic areas


Part 5
Module 13

Delivery Mode: Pre-recorded video + Online Recap*
Duration: 10 hours

Taky Lo (Cantonese)
Course Description

• Recap the updated M13 key concepts / areas (latest one-year rule) which are related to the Capstone syllabus with tailor-made course notes

• Practise exam-styled questions to familiarize yourself with every essential exam technique required to pass the Capstone Final Exam

• Teach you how to breakdown and analyze the lengthy case information and to apply the concepts recapped during the course


Part 6
Module 14

Delivery Mode: Pre-recorded video + Online Recap* 
Duration: 9 hours

Angela Nip (Cantonese)
Course Description

• Cover all update tax knowledge on the 1-year rule students need for the examination

• Recap on selected topics which is considered as essential and important

• Illustrate the tax principles using diagrams and tables supplemented with real life examples to facilitate students’ memory and understanding

• Illustrate to students on how to analyze the requirements of the examination questions through doing the practice papers

• Demonstrate to students how to structure the answer, with the aid of the notes, so as to score marks in the examination


We provide eLearning service that can support you to learn anytime, anywhere!
    • eLearning Platform Access
    • Collect the Printed materials during class
    • Selected online recap videos at eLearning Platform*

      *: Designated recap video for classroom sessions will be available in eLearning platform in 3 working days after the session ended. Student need to visit our media lab for video recap of other sessions. For more details, please refer to timetable.

Click HERE for viewing the DEMO lecture

Click HERE to view Brochure, Timetable & Enrollment Form


Specially facilitate for all our Capstone students
Effective Business Communication Workshop: Essential Writing and Speaking Skills for Finance Professionals (Optional)
Enrollment Deadline: 22 Mar 2024, 6pm

Course Description

This course will help you to contribute more effectively at work and create greater impact. Through practice exercises you will learn essential communication strategies. Then, you will work with your classroom peers on a business case study situation to apply your learning, present your findings and make your recommendations.

Part 1: Writing skills

For professionals who need to write documents in English that can impact and influence business decisions at work or to communicate more clearly in CPA written exams.

a) Understand how to structure and organise your documents more effectively; present your ideas more clearly and persuasively

b) Write more concisely by implementing quick and easy strategies so that your writing can inform stakeholders and influence change

c) Learn how to summarise a whole document into just ONE sentence and write an executive summary to communicate more effectively

d) Identify the right tone of voice to deliver findings and recommendations in either an assertive or neutral manner 

Part 2: Communication & Presentation Skills

For professionals who need to speak in English during meetings and presentations; or to present case study findings during the CPA Capstone exam.

a) Deliver a positive and confident impression during meetings and presentations by adopting helpful tips and strategies 

b) Present and catch attention with confident body language and clear language 

c) Show meeting management skills by engaging in discussions effectively, using speaking time appropriately and encouraging participants interactively

d) Present persuasively as a group by linking ideas logically and designing professional slides

e) Prepare effectively for Q&A by understanding different possible question types and by preparing effective answers

Course Schedule

Session 1: 23 Mar 2024 (Sat), 10am – 5pm (1 hour lunch break included)

Session 2: 28 Mar 2024 (Thu), 7pm – 10pm (20mins presentation for each group)

Delivery Mode & Medium of Instruction

Classroom, English with Printed English Notes

Price
HKD $2000 - Capstone student only
(Full Price $2200)

Remark: No recap video will be provided after the lessons. 


Click here to view the flyer for more details.


Price
HK$ 7,990