June 2008 exams

SandyHood

I have received a number of requests to run revision classes for MAC, PEV and PCR in preparation for the June 2008 exams.

At this stage I have already booked certain dates, but am posting this thread here to get an indication of where in the country students are looking for revision. I can then put together a provisional schedule of dates.

As an indication, for anyone seeing this for the first time
I put a limit of 12 on each day, so classes are small. (In exceptional circumstances this might be allowed to increase to 14)

The format of each day is 4 sessions of approx 1¼ hrs. These run from 9.30 to 4.00 (possibly 4.30)
We look at all aspects of the syllabus focusing on the needs of the exam.

We use a lot of practice questions, not necessarily past exam questions. This can help us to try to master the subject matter and ultimately pass the exam. We also address a key point of how to present the answers. Over the years examiners have criticised candidates for not showing their workings clearly. Using certain formats the workings can be more obvious and it can be easier for the marker to give you credit. This can make a significant difference in your overall results as wrong answers that do not have obvious workings would tend to earn few, if any, marks.

Cost is £100 per day (although fees for very small groups may have to be raised to make the day viable)
I will always keep you up to date as far as developments with any courses.

If you are interested, please email me
sandy.hood@chichester.ac.uk

Put in your email

1. Where you are in the UK (if you cou could attend in more than one place please say so)
2. Which exam revision you would like to attend (FRA, ECR, MAC, PEV, PCR, DFS, BTC, and/or PTC

Tez

Sandy Hood is the best teacher on AAT I have ever been taught by. I have been to BPP to FTC and one of Sandy's revision courses and he was the best.

He knows what the exams are about, he doesn't just know the subject matter. I passed PEV and PCR because his class was so focussed on the things I needed to know.

Anyone who takes passing seriously, should get on to a course.

Sandy, a big thank you I have now passed the whole of AAT.

SandyHood

Thank you Tez

I have heard from quite a few students this week and it has been good news. I was particularly pleased with the PEV paper as we looked at quite a few topics that were tested in December's paper for the first time, and it justified my use of non-past paper questions.

Well done Tez (and all of you)

ally29

Wales, south west pref. Doing PEV and DFS in June so either or both!

tracey leeming

Revision

Hi i just failed PEV again, I need to pass in June. I also will be sitting DFS though up to now I have not done any revision and very little class work in the latter. I live in Bradford West Yorkshire

joyride

how much is the course?

sarahwilson

FRA & ECR I am in Leeds but would go Manchester/rest of Yorkshire if necessary. Thanks Sandy for the thought:thumbup:

SandyHood

Leeds (or possibly Bradford) is looking a probable location for a PEV Saturday and a PCR Sunday. I may add an extra day for ECR, so the Bank Holiday weekend at the beginning of May looks a possible.
Cost is £100 per day.

Those of you who have contributed to this thread, please email me if you are interested in any dates/location as I start my class lists from the emails I receive.

teresab

Sandy,

Will you be holding a revision course for PEV in Newcastle or Durham..?
I live in Tyne and Wear, however, able to travel to either.

I have emailed my interest.

Thanks

Teresa

te170381

Will there be any held in the midlands? I am based in wolverhampton? I would travel to birmingham?

SandyHood

I am looking at a possible Birmingham weekend, but you really need to email me to be on my circulation list.
Tina and Natasha, expect an email later today.

JuJu Kachu

Hi Sandy

I am interested in BTC PEV & PCR for June 2008 exams, and am in Manchester area.

Thanks
Julia Jones

SandyHood

I have sent out invitations for bookings for Leeds/Bradford and Birmingham and have an A4 attachment available if anyone is willing to put an advert in their local college.

At the moment Manchester is possible, but there has only been one email enquiry so far.

SandyHood

Summary of proposed dates

• Saturday PEV ........Sunday PCR ..........Monday ECR...........Location
• 03 May 2008 ......... 04 May 2008.......... BH Mon 05 May........ West Yorkshire
• 17 May 2008.......... 18 May 2008........................................ Birmingham
• 24 May 2008.......... 25 May 2008........................................ Newcastle
• 07 June 2008......... 08 June 2008........................................ Manchester
  

These are very much proposed dates and venues and there is a strong likelihood that there will be changes.
Each will depend upon those students who have enquired subsequently confirming their interest.

James

Please can you help

On June 2007 PEV

can you tell me how they got 17,750 for opening stock in the budgeted operating statement and 757040 as the cost of production figure on another task as I get 767040

Hope you can help,
Many Thanks
Helena

SandyHood

Helena
Are you refering to PCR June 2007?

Task 1.1(g) Budgeted operating statement

I can see that the closing stock of luxury covers is valued at £17,750.
I don't know what you are refering to so far as the £757,040 cost of production.

Total cost of production is:- £222,842 for 33295 units.
This gives an average cost per unit of £6.69
The closing stock is 2652 units
If you value them at the unit cost of production that gives £17,750

Sure you might have rounding differences, but hopefully you are within a couple of pounds.

James

Dfs

Also,

would you be able to explain where dividends go when drafting fianical statements, lots of different papers show them going in different places,

And on a does Interest Paid go on the cash flow statment with tax paid or on the operating statement?

Many Thanks

SandyHood

I hope the attached helps with the PCR 2006 question

kateo

Hello Sandy,

I was wondering, have you organised a MAC revision day in Manchester as I would be interested?

Thanks,

Kate O.