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37 of the 39 2012 Elijah Watt Sells Award Winners Prepared for the CPA Exam with Becker Professional Education
April 23,2013 DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 23, 2013--
Becker Professional Education, a global leader in professional education and a part of DeVry Inc., announced that 37 of the 39 Elijah Watt Sells Award 2012 recipients achieved exam success by preparing with Becker's CPA Exam Review. Since 2005, when the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants(R) (AICPA(R) ) began publishing award recipients, almost 90 percent of winners have prepared for the exam by using Becker's CPA Exam Review.
The Elijah Watt Sells Award is given to CPA candidates who receive a 95.5 cumulative average on their first attempt on all four sections of the Uniform CPA Exam during the calendar year. The AICPA established the award program to highlight exceptional achievements on the Uniform CPA Exam. More than 92,000 candidates sat for the CPA Exam in 2012.
"We congratulate the 2012 Elijah Watt Sells Award winners on their remarkable achievement," said John Roselli, president of Becker Professional Education. "We know that passing the CPA Exam requires a high level of drive and determination, and we are honored that so many of the winners throughout the years have prepared for the exam using Becker's CPA Exam Review."
Becker Professional Education offers a fully integrated, comprehensive CPA Exam Review course that mirrors the exam in every way. Based on pass rates published by the AICPA, Becker students pass the CPA Exam at double the rate of non-Becker candidates.(*) Becker has partnerships with 99 of the top 100 accounting firms, including the Big Four, and with more than 140 universities.
The 37 Becker students honored with the prestigious 2012 Elijah Watt Sells Award are:
-- Jill Aoki (Utah), a Utah State University graduate with a triple BA in
Accounting, Finance and Economics, and a Master of Accountancy, is
employed with Ernst & Young LLP in Salt Lake City.
-- Blake Applegate (Illinois), an Indiana University graduate with a BA in
Accounting and a Master of Accountancy, is employed with KPMG in Chicago.
-- Bradley Bowen (Texas), a Texas A&M University graduate with a BA in
Accounting and a Master of Accountancy, is employed with Ernst & Young
LLP in Dallas.
-- James Braun (Texas), a University of Texas at Austin graduate with a BA
in Business Administration and a Master of Professional Accountancy, is
employed with Ernst & Young LLP in Houston.
-- Alan Burton (Kansas), a Fort Hays State University graduate with a BA in
Accounting, is employed with Adams, Brown, Beran & Ball, Chtd. in Great
Bend, Kan.
-- Andrew Buss (Minnesota), a University of Wisconsin -- Madison graduate
with a BBA in Accounting and a Master of Accountancy, is employed with
Ernst & Young LLP in Minneapolis.
-- David Canedo (Wisconsin), a University of Wisconsin -- Madison graduate
with a BA in Accounting and a Master of Professional Accountancy.
-- David Carlson (Massachusetts), a Bentley University graduate with a BA in
Accounting and an anticipated Master of Financial Planning in August 2013
is employed with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in Boston.
-- Devin Davidson (Washington), a Brigham Young University graduate with a
BA in Accounting and a Master of Accountancy, is employed with Davidson
Farms LLC in Basin City, Wash.
-- Angel Davis (Oregon), a University of Oregon graduate with a BA in
Accounting and a Master of Accountancy, is employed with Precision
Castparts Corp. in Portland, Ore.
-- Dodge Docheff (Missouri), a University of Central Missouri graduate with
a BA in Business Administration and a Master of Accountancy, is employed
with BKD, LLP in Kansas City, Mo.
-- Codie Dull (Wisconsin), a University of Wisconsin -- Madison graduate
with a BA in Business Administration and a Master of Professional
Accountancy, is employed with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in Milwaukee.
-- Martha Everett (Michigan), a University of Michigan graduate with a BA in
Business Administration and a Master of Accountancy, is employed with
Plante Moran in Clinton Township, Mich.
-- Alan Gnegy (Virginia), a West Virginia University graduate with a BA in
Accounting, is employed with Pillar Innovations LLC in Grantsville, Md.
-- Michael Gorter (Minnesota), a Dordt College graduate with a BA in
Accounting and Finance, is employed with Deloitte and Touche LLP in
Minneapolis.
-- Yun Guo (North Carolina), a Minzu University of China graduate with a BA
in Economics and Finance and a Master of Accountancy from Wake Forest
University, is employed with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in New York.
-- Laura Hilby (Iowa), a Buena Vista University graduate with a BS in
Accounting and Corporate Mathematics is employed with McGladrey LLP in
Des Moines, Iowa.
-- Stephen Hruby (Ohio), a John Carroll University graduate with a BS in
Business Administration and Accounting is employed with
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in Cleveland.
-- Kevin King (Indiana), an Indiana University graduate with a BS in
Accounting and a Master of Accountancy, is employed with Ernst & Young
LLP in Indianapolis.
-- Tyler Kleppe (Wisconsin), a University of Wisconsin -- Whitewater
graduate with a BA in Accounting and a Master of Professional Accountancy
is employed with Smith & Gesteland, LLP in Madison, Wis.
-- Veronika Krasteva (Florida), a University of Miami graduate with a BA in
Business Administration and a Master of Accounting, is employed with
Deloitte & Touche, LLP in Miami.
-- Brian Krogol (Florida), a University of Florida graduate with a BS in
Accounting and a Master of Professional Accountancy, is employed with
Grant Thornton in Miami.
-- Anthony Lemon (Utah), a Utah State University graduate with a BS in
Accounting and a Master of Accounting, is employed with
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in Salt Lake City.
-- William McGauran (Virginia), an American University, Washington D.C.
graduate with a BS in Accounting, is employed with Deloitte Financial
Advisory Services LLP in Arlington, Va.
-- Andrew Napolitano (California), a University of California, Los Angeles
(UCLA) graduate with a BA in Business Economics, is employed with
PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP in Los Angeles.
-- Eliza Nesvog (Washington), a University of Washington graduate with a BA
in Business Administration and a Master of Professional Accountancy, is
employed with Ernst & Young LLP in Seattle.
-- Bradley Ostendorf (Minnesota), a Minnesota State University -- Moorhead
graduate with a BS in Accounting, is employed with McGladrey LLP in
Minneapolis.
-- Brighton Ranney (Missouri), a University of Wisconsin -- Madison graduate
with a BS in Computer Science and a Master of Accounting from the
University of Missouri - St. Louis, is employed with Moneta Group in
Clayton, Mo.
-- Glenn Rice (New York), a Hofstra University graduate with a BA in
Accounting, is employed with PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP in New York.
-- Anthony Salomone (New York), a Boston College graduate with a BS in
Accounting and Finance, is employed with PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP in
New York.
-- Brent Schmidt (Ohio), a Miami University (Oxford Ohio) graduate with a BS
in Business Accounting, is employed with BKD, LLP in Cincinnati.
-- Kimberly Shriver (Georgia), a University of Georgia graduate with a BA in
Accounting and a Master of Accountancy, is employed with Ernst & Young
LLP in Atlanta.
-- Mark Stankevitz (Massachusetts), a University of Chicago graduate with a
BA in Economics and a Master of Accounting from Boston College, is
employed with Grant Thornton, LLP.
-- Jennifer Tindle (Texas), a Southwestern University graduate with a BA in
Accounting and a Master of Accountancy from Vanderbilt University, is
employed with PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP in Houston.
-- Kevin Warbis (Ohio), a Miami University graduate with a BS in Accounting,
is employed with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in Columbus, Ohio.
-- Adam Wright (Texas), a University of Texas -- Austin graduate with a BBA
in Accounting, is employed with the Texas State Auditor's Office in
Austin, Texas.
-- Ning Zhu (Texas), a Georgetown University graduate with a BS in Business
Administration, is employed with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC in Houston.
To receive additional information about Becker Professional Education please visit www.becker.com or call 1-877-CPA-EXAM.
About Becker Professional Education
Becker Professional Education, a part of DeVry Inc. (NYSE: DV), is a global leader in professional education serving the accounting, finance, project management, and healthcare professions. Nearly half a million professionals have advanced their careers through its CPA Exam Review, ACCA(R) Exam preparation, PMP(R) Exam Review, USMLE(R) Exam Review, COMLEX(R) Exam Review and Continuing Professional Education courses. Throughout its more than 50 year history, Becker has earned a strong track record of student success through world-class teaching, curriculum and learning tools that enable its students to develop the knowledge and performance skills necessary to stay ahead in an ever-changing business world. For more about Becker Professional Education, please visit www.becker.com.
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and AICPA are registered trademarks of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Corporation. ACCA is a trademark owned by Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. PMP is a registered trademark of Project Management Institute, Inc. USMLE is a registered trademark of National Board of Medical Examiners. COMLEX is a registered trademark of National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners, Inc. None of the aforementioned entities sponsors, endorses, or supports Becker Professional Education in any manner.
*As verified by an independent third-party firm.
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SOURCE: Becker Professional Education
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Global Accountancy College re-introduce ACCA EXAMS STUDY SCHOOL
ACCA WELCOMES BUSINESS BANK ANNOUNCEMENTS
March 23,2013
The Bank needs to be in it for the long term, says global professional body
The objectives and operational plan for the British Business Bank, revealed earlier today by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) in a strategy update, has been broadly welcomed today by ACCA (The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants).
Manos Schizas, Senior Economic Analyst at ACCA, said: ‘We know that many will be disappointed to find that the bank will not be lending directly to businesses. We are not. It is good to see that BIS has instead given the Bank a clear remit to reshape the market by supporting new products and new finance providers.’
ACCA still believes that some details need to be clarified. The global body for accountants said it hopes that the Bank will be allowed to use the £2.9 billion of commitments it has inherited from existing schemes as it sees fit, and will have simple reporting lines to government and parliament so that it won’t be distracted from its mission.
ACCA acknowledges that Autumn 2014, when the Bank will finally be spun off from BIS, may not seem soon enough to many stakeholders. However, the ACCA notes that the Business Bank is not meant to provide a short-term intervention, but rather a central plank to the UK’s long-term industrial policy.
Manos Schizas explained: ‘The Bank needs to become an institution around which entirely new markets are built – it will need to still be there 50 years from now. How much lending or investment it facilitates in year one is completely beside the point, although I appreciate that the government can’t be seen to take this view. We can only hope that Sir Peter Burt and his Advisory Group will.'
ACCA believes that, once pilots are complete later in 2013, the Bank’s work programme needs to be matched with initiatives to engage investors and secure deal flow for the Bank. Because of this, ACCA welcomes the initiative to consolidate advice for growing businesses under the bank’s brand.
Manos Schizas concluded: 'We hope that professional accountants can do much of the Bank’s marketing for it – their links to business are deeper and stronger than those of government. In the long term, however, it’s also important to see how the profession can work with intermediaries to provide a steady stream of high-quality referrals.'
Business Bank Strategy Update - The Government has today published a strategy update on the business bank, which:
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quantifies the resources which the bank will use
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outlines the range of activities of the bank
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sets out key milestones for its operations.
FEMALE ACCOUNTANTS ON THE RISE
March 09,2013 The number of female accountants across the globe has been rising steadily in recent years but more must be done to ensure the profession is more diverse especially in leadership roles, says ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) ahead of International Women’s Day 2013
According to data on the UK accountancy profession the number of qualified female accountants rose from 30 per cent in to 34 per cent between 2006 and 2011 while the percentage of females studying for their accountancy qualifications fluctuated between 48 per cent and 49 per cent. ACCA has a high percentage of both female students and members globally (44 per cent of members and 50 per cent of ACCA students are female).
Commenting on International Women's Day, Helen Brand, chief executive of ACCA, said: 'Accountancy is often perceived as a male dominated industry, but the number of women in the profession has been rising steadily in recent years.'
Brand continued, 'International Women's Day is a day for celebrating progress, but also recognising what still needs to be done. While these figures are certainly promising, as an industry we must work together to ensure that female talent is nurtured and supported. Despite encouraging numbers of women entering the profession, they are still under-represented in high level positions in the industry. The profession must work together collectively to find ways of helping women reach the more senior positions.'
In December 2012, a report, Women in finance; a springboard to corporate board positions?, commissioned by ACCA and the ESRC (Economic and Social Research Council) from Cranfield School of Management revealed that a financial qualification or a background which demonstrates substantial financial acumen are seen as catalysts for women getting onto the boards of FTSE companies.
ACCA is committed to diversity in the profession and had the first woman member of any professional accountancy body – Ethel Ayres Purdie, who became a member of ACCA in 1909. ACCA says that with its current student profile, women are set to overtake their male counterparts with 50.7 per cent global membership.
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Global Accountancy College launches its Global Tutorial System (GTS)
February 15,2013 Global Accountancy College launches its Global Tutorial System (GTS) for ACCA,FIA,CAT and CPA Examinations
Global Tutorial System (GTS) is a combination of tutorials, lectures, demonstrations and seminars/classes which aims to deliver unparalleled individual academic support to our clients. Particularly, we seek to promote clients’ intellectual growth in a stimulating, relationship-based setting that adapts to individual learning styles and needs.
One benefit of the Global Tutorial System (GTS) is that our clients receive direct feedback on their course of study in a small discussion setting or one-to-one with their mentor.
The Global Tutorial System has great value because it creates learning and assessment opportunities which are highly authentic and difficult to fake.
Record number of students complete ACCA exams
February 12,2013 A record number of students around the world successfully completed their final exams in the ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) examinations in December 2012.
More than 7,200 students passed their final exams - a slight increase on the previous record numbers in June 2012 – which will enable them to take the next step to ACCA membership. In all, over 198,000 candidates took almost 367,000 papers around the world, with more than 60,000 students sitting computer based exams.
Pass rates were in line with expectations, but ACCA will be looking at what it can do to further assist students and learning providers to enable more students to succeed in papers where success rates are lower.
Alan Hatfield, ACCA director - learning, said: "All students who have passed their exams deserve a great deal of praise, particularly the 7,200 who have completed their final exams and are able to demonstrate that they have a comprehensive range of skills and a full understanding of the finance chain – in short, that they are complete finance professionals – something which employers have stressed they need in a difficult economic environment. It is good to note that many of the students who have passed their final papers have also completed their practical experience requirements whilst studying for the exams and we look forward to welcoming them to ACCA membership soon. I hope all students are able to successfully complete their practical experience requirements and to go on to become members of ACCA."
"While most results are in line with historical averages, we will be looking closely at pass rates to look at what action we need to take, in partnership with learning providers, to see what improvements can be made. For example, it has been encouraging to see that results for Paper F7, Financial Reporting have continued to improve, following an investment in extra help for students and tutors," said Alan Hatfield.
December 2012 session ACCA Qualification pass rates:
Paper F1, Accountant in Business, 65%
Paper F2, Management Accounting, 59%
Paper F3, Financial Accounting, 55%
Paper F4, Corporate and Business Law, 41%
Paper F5, Performance Management, 37%
Paper F6, Taxation, 47%
Paper F7, Financial Reporting, 53%
Paper F8, Audit and Assurance, 34%
Paper F9, Financial Management, 43%
Paper P1, Governance, Risk and Ethics, 50%
Paper P2, Corporate Reporting, 49%
Paper P3, Business Analysis, 48%
Paper P4, Advanced Financial Management, 33%
Paper P5, Advanced Performance Management, 33%
Paper P6, Advanced Taxation, 44%
Paper P7, Advanced Audit and Assurance, 32%
December 2012 session Foundations in Accountancy pass rates:
Introductory Certificate in Financial and Management Accounting
FA1, Recording Financial Transactions, 70%
MA1, Management Information, 74%
Intermediate Certificate in Financial and Management Accounting
FA2, Maintaining Financial Records, 61%
MA2, Managing Costs and Finance, 53%
FAB, Accountant in Business, 52%
FMA, Management Accounting, 48%
FFA, Financial Accounting, 46%
Foundation Specialist papers
FAU,Foundations in Audit, 48%
FTX, Foundations in Taxation, 70%
FFM, Foundations in Financial Management, 49%
Global Accountancy College(GAC) is a Global Tuition Provider for ACCA, FIA, CAT, CPA CIMA and CFA examinations.
Global Accountancy College(GAC) allows you can study anywhere, anytime from any internet-connected computer or download materials and work offline.
You can also access the course from popular mobile devices such as iPad, iPhone and Android when you're on the go.
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Foundations in Accountancy with ACCA
January 10,2013 ACCA
New from 2011
Foundations in Accountancy (FiA) is the new entry-level suite of awards from ACCA which was first available from the December 2011 examination session.
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is the largest internationally recognised accountancy body with over 500,000 students and members worldwide. For more information visit www.accaglobal.com
The aim of these awards is to provide even greater access to the ACCA Qualification and offer individuals a flexible range of qualifications which will help them develop the relevant technical knowledge and practical skills required to perform in accounting technician roles.
These awards focus on the core skills of financial and management accounting and the wider role of the accountant in business. Download a video from ACCA: Foundations in Accountancy Explained for more information.
Global Accountancy College has identified two of these awards as most appropriate to our markets and will be offering tuition to prepare students for the June 2013 examination session:
Diploma in Accounting and Business
The Diploma in Accounting and Business is awarded on the successful completion of three exams: Financial Accounting (FFA/F3), Management Accounting (FMA/F2), and Accounting in Business (FAB/F1) and completion of “Foundations in Professionalism”.
The Diploma is suitable for those aspiring to work or already working in the following types of roles:
basic bookkeeping
trainee accountant in a commercial organisation or accounting practice
accounts clerk in public sector.
The Diploma in Accounting and Business is broadly equivalent to HND level/equivalent to the first year of a degree.
Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business
ACCA is also introducing an Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business which will form part of the ACCA Qualification.
This Advanced Diploma will be awarded when students have completed, or are exempt from, all the Fundamentals level exams of the ACCA Qualification (i.e. F1 – F9 inclusive).
To be eligible to receive the Advanced Diploma students must pass all the Skills module exams (i.e. F4 – F9) for which they are not exempt (a minimum of two) from June 2011 onwards and complete the Professional Ethics module. The first awards of the Advanced Diploma will be made when the December 2011 results are published (i.e. February 2012).
Study in Jamaica and Earn your CPA Credential in 2013
December 28,2012 With Becker's 2013 CPA Exam Review, you can study anywhere, anytime from any internet-connected computer or download materials and work offline.
You can also access the course from popular mobile devices such as iPad, iPhone and Android when you're on the go. Your progress will automatically synchronize between your devices so you can pick up right where you left off.
Global Accountancy College will provide you with all the support you need to pass your CPA Exams in 2013. Register Now!
Global Accountancy College-FIA Time Table For June 2013 Examination
December 19,2012
Global Accountancy College-FIA & CAT On-line Time Table For 2013 Examinations is now available. Students will be able to customize their own time table from various options. Your Study Mentor will also assist you in designing your own time table
Click Here FIA & CAT On-lineTime Table For June 2013 Examination
Global Accountancy College-CPA Time Table For June 2013 Examination
December 19,2012
Global Accountancy College-CPA On-line Time Table For 2013 Examinations is now available. Students will be able to customize their own time table from various options. Your Study Mentor will also assist you in designing your own time table
Click Here CPA On-lineTime Table For June 2013 Examination
Global Accountancy College-ACCA Time Table For June 2013 Examination
December 19,2012
Global Accountancy College-ACCA On-line Time Table For June 2013 Examination is now available. Students will be able to customize their own time table from various options. Your Study Mentor will also assist you in designing your own time table
Click Here ACCA On-lineTime Table For June 2013 Examination
Global Accountancy College(GAC) launches its Students Mentoring Program
October 30,2012 Global Accountancy College(GAC) recognises the value and importance of mentoring and as such are now adopting a mentoring program for each student entitled: Global Accountancy College(GAC) Students Mentoring Program
Global Accountancy College-FIA/CAT Premium Tuition Package Fee Structure For June 2013 Examination
October 21,2012 The fees for Global Accountancy College- FIA/CAT Premium Tuition Package is now available for viewing.
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Global Accountancy College-FIA/CAT Premium Tuition Package For June 2013 Examination now available
October 21,2012 The Global Accountancy College-FIA/CAT Premium Tuition Package provides you with a comprehensive face-to-face and online learning programme comprising materials, lectures and additional learning elements prepared by ATC International’s subject specialist ACCA tutors. In May, 2011 Becker Professional Education, a global leader in professional education, acquired ATC International. Global Accountancy College is Becker Professional's Education exclusive representative in Jamaica.
This package is focused on providing you with both a comprehensive introduction to the paper as well as extensive question practice and revision.
Purchasing the Global Accountancy College-FIA/CAT Premium Tuition Package will give you access to the following:
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Global Accountancy College-ACCA Premium Tuition Package
October 20,2012 Detail information on Global Accountancy College-ACCA Premium Tuition Package is now available.
The Global Accountancy College-ACCA Premium Tuition Package provides you with a comprehensive face-to-face and online learning programme.
Detail information on the fee structure for ACCA Premium Tuition Package is also available
ACCA-Face-to-Face Classes Fee Structure For June 2013 Examination
Global Accountancy College has recently signed an agreeement with Becker Professional Education
September 15,2012 Global Accountancy College has recently signed an agreeement with Becker Professional Education to provide the Becker ACCA and CPA Exam Review programme in Jamaica and the Caribbean.
Global Accountancy College uses only licensed Becker preparation methodology and study materials and is Becker Professional's exclusive representative in Jamaica.
ATC International is now part of Becker Professional Education
September 15,2012
In May, 2011 Becker Professional Education, a global leader in professional education, acquired ATC International. Nearly half a million professionals have advanced their careers through Becker Professional Education’s CPA Exam Review, PMP® Exam Review and Continuing Professional Education courses. Throughout is more than 50 year history, Becker has earned a strong track record of student success through world-class teaching, curriculum and learning tools. Together with ATC International, we will provide a single destination for professionals and companies in need of global accounting certifications and continuing professional education. Visit www.becker.com for further information.
Becker Professional Education and ATC International are advancing careers worldwide by enabling accounting professionals to develop the knowledge and global skills necessary to stay ahead in an ever-changing business world.
Global Accountancy College Registration for 2013 Examinations
March 16,2012 Global Accountancy College(GAC) will start accepting registration for all Courses(ACCA,FIA,CAT,CPA on Oct. 1, 2012 for 2013 Examination Sessions.
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