Kaplan and BPP are no Longer ACCA-approved Content Partners. What to Do Now?

Did you hear the news that Kaplan and BPP are no longer ACCA-approved content partners? Well, what does it mean? Should you rely on Kaplan and BPP for ACCA preparation?

Get all your questions answered here in this blog. 

Kaplan and BPP are no longer ACCA-approved content partners, meaning ACCA will not be reviewing their materials. They are still reliable and have a long track record, so it is safe to keep utilizing them. Nevertheless, they remain content partners. 

ACCA has introduced the new Study Hub, an innovative platform, but it’s only accessible online. This could cause eye strain for working professionals who spend all day in front of screens.

Preparing for the ACCA task is a difficult task. Candidates must dedicate many hours of study time to getting ready for every ACCA paper. The possibilities that await you once you succeed in this professional training will be unlimited. To truly become an ACCA associate, though, you’ll need to put in a lot of effort and be sincere. You’ll need dependable study tools like guides, solved papers, and mock exam books in addition to the allotted hours. ACCA Study Hub, Kaplan, and BPP Learning are the major study resources students mostly use in their learning journey.

Kaplan Publication ACCA Books

You can get the most recent editions of the following paperback books from September 2022 to August 2023. The workbook gives you the information, comprehension, abilities, and application strategies needed to write strategic papers. You receive a comprehensive evaluation by the ACCA examining team, adequate breadth and depth of content assured, useful exercises, activities, examples, and skills checkpoints to prepare you for the exam in addition to the information examined by the ACCA examining team.

A crucial revision tool for strategic papers is the Practice S. Revision Kit. The ACCA-approved Practice S. Revision Kit includes two mock tests with complete answers and guidance, as well as banks of questions covering every topic covered in the syllabus and thorough advice on how to approach questions.

BPP Learning Media Publication ACCA Books

Earlier, BPP Learning Media was an ACCA-approved content producer. Its products cover the syllabus to the appropriate depth and breadth and are entirely focused on the exams thanks to the cooperation with ACCA, which means that the study texts, workbooks, practice, and revision kits are submitted to a complete ACCA examining team evaluation. In our practice and revision kits, we provide the most recent exam results together with marking guidelines and examiners’ responses when applicable. BPP and Vitalsource have teamed up to provide you with a more robust and dependable experience. The BPP study guide provides a thorough text with numerous case studies. Understanding these books might benefit from some past accounting experience.

ACCA Study Hub

ACCA recently launched its platform to support aspirants in exam preparation. No matter where you live in the world, you can access free study resources through the exclusive digital portal known as the ACCA Study Hub. Students who take the Applied Knowledge, Applied Skills, FIA, and Strategic Professional examinations can access it. 

If you are looking for professional guidance in your ACCA learning journey, consider enrolling at Mirchawala’s Hub of Accountancy.

Sir Owais Mirchawala has further covered this update in his latest youtube video.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Which is better for ACCA, Kaplan, or BPP?

Ans: Both are excellent. Depending on how well you understand the idea, Kaplan is the best if you can fully comprehend using flow charts and case studies. Use BPP if you would rather study paragraphs.

Q: What distinguishes the BPP Workbook from the KAPLAN study text?

Ans: The ACCA syllabus’s theory is covered in both books.

• KAPLAN refers to the theory section as examined in the text.
• BPP refers to its theoretical component as a workbook.

Q: Does Kaplan outperform BPP?

Ans: BPP may be preferred by individuals who value more practice questions and thorough explanations, whereas Kaplan is preferred by those who want a more succinct method. 60% KAPLAN and 40% BPP Financial Accounting, or FA: Kaplan, are often mentioned due to their clear and straightforward presentation of fundamental accounting concepts.