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Welcome all. Dr. Clive Vlieland-Boddy FCA FCCA MBA. FT on Thursdays. UK market is controlled by head hunters & recruitment consultants. Look at Thursdays FT and identify some. Contact them. Go and see them. Reasons for being here.
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Welcome all Dr. Clive Vlieland-Boddy FCA FCCA MBA
FT on Thursdays • UK market is controlled by head hunters & recruitment consultants. • Look at Thursdays FT and identify some. • Contact them. • Go and see them
Reasons for being here • Careers. You are here to develop this. We are here to help you. • My e-mail address: bigglesboy@yahoo.com • Support students e-mail address: costelush_1205@yahoo.com • Some useful web addresses: • www.gaapweb.com • www.totallyfinancial.com • www.efinancialcareers.com
A bit about me • Am an accountant & lawyer • Spent most of my professional life in practice • Qualified with C & L Partner in Deloittes. • Specialised in Tax, Insolvency Law & Hi-Tech. • Directorships of several public companies.
The website:www.gaapifrs.com • I have created a websites to assist you. On this you will find: • Hints and News • Additional readings • Case Studies • Class presentations in ppt. • Previous group study ppt. presentations • Ppt. presentations of exercises • Study Packs • Matrices On the website you find there all the information what you need, if you have any questions contact me on e mail and I will replay to you as soon is possible.
Emails • Please use my own email address: • bigglesboy@yahoo.com
Read and prepare for each session from the class guide . Revision is to be done after class to develop the knowledge and skills. Arrive on time. Doors will close!!! Mobile phones please switch off. Don’t use Facebook in class. All electronic delivery of work must be in MS word readable form or PDF. Apple users note! Do’s and Don’ts
Problems • If you have any difficulties with any aspect of the programme…… please contact me immediately. • If you are unable to attend a session for good reasons…. Please contact me before the session and I will ensure that alternatives are given to you. • The exams are NOT there to catch you. No one has ever failed one of my exams who has done the recommended preparation.
Exams • There are normally exams during the course and at the end. These represent about one third of the grade. • There will be revision sessions and the website contains lots of support. • If you cannot attend a exam for reasons that are acceptable to me then I will allow this to be taken later under direct supervision.
Assignments • There may well be several assignments during the semester. • These have to be delivered by the date stated. Either electronically or in person. • If you have any difficulty, please email me and I will extend the time or give personal assistance. • These assignments are there to ensure that you understand key issues. They are also very useful for preparing for the next exam!
Group Study Presentations • This is a research project. • The class will be divided into small groups of 2-3. • 25% of the grade is placed on this. • On the website are details of what I am looking for, previous student studies and interim individual reports that have to be submitted.