SAICA ITC Sept 2021 Deferral Board Course

SAICA has approved this board course for candidates deferring their ITC to Sep 2021

NOTE: SAICA has approved this Board Course for candidates deferring their ITC to September 2021

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Regardless of what Board Course you choose… please watch this video!

 

You want to know what ‘stuff’ to focus on in your exam prep? GO TO THE SOURCE!

 

The video takes you through SAICA’s marking comments from the Jan 2020 ITC, to show you what SAICA is saying about what students are struggling with and what they need to focus on. As you think about your study prep… you HAVE to focus on these skills.

 

  • What SAICA says: 0 – 25 minutes
  • How the Tabaldi ITC Board Course is designed to address SAICA’s comments: 25:00 to end

Why do I love our course?

Ok, I helped create it, so I like it, but here’s why I think you will too!

This is the first course that I feel includes ALL the elements you need for success:

  • Technical content
  • Communication and Application PRACTICAL advice (for those dreaded discussion questions!)
  • Lecturer feedback for multiple questions you’ve attempted (Yes, we CHECK your attempts and give you feedback!)
  • Study Mindset and Strategy content (Your mental space, mindset, study habits, emotional challenges and performance anxiety)

 

These elements cover ALL the components of your exam, from the knowledge, to the application and communication (which we so often ignore or focus on least… mostly because we don’t actually know HOW to do it!), getting guidance from lecturers on how YOU’RE doing and how to improve, and what’s going on in your head, anxieties, fears, and all those things that DO affect your studying and exams, that we don’t really address.

Having a lecturer give you feedback on YOUR ATTEMPT is so powerful.

We can give you guidance on what you need to work on, whether you’re assessing your own weaknesses correctly, how your communication and application is coming along. It has an incredibly powerful impact on the quality of students’ questions, and if we can START this as early in the course as possible, we have time to help you fix your issues. We don’t just tell you whether you’re ‘right or wrong’… we tell you WHY, and HOW to fix it! That’s incredibly rare, and I’m so excited at the impact this has on your studying.  

 

(Please see the FAQ at the bottom of this page for all SAICA’s requirements in terms of this deferral process)

 

Does this sound like you?

  • I STRUGGLE WITH DISCUSSION QUESTIONS!
  • I don't remember anything from PGDA / the previous ITC!
  • I don't know enough to do questions
  • I struggle to get to questions, I still avoid them
  • When I look at ITC questions, I have no idea where to start
  • Lecturers keep telling me to PLAN my answers... but HOW!?
  • After I've done the question and marked it, how do I FIX my stuff?
  • There's SO much info in the case study, how do I work through it?
  • I can never get the same structure as the solution
  • How do I fix my communication?
  • How do I learn to apply stuff better?
  • I know I need to manage time better... but HOW do I get more marks, in LESS time!?

The ITC exam is now MOSTLY made of discussion-type questions. Candidates can no longer ignore this skill

Click here for student comments

Click here for FAQ’s that may answer questions you have about all this!

This course is a joint creation, between Tabaldi Education, and Yvonne Starkey CA(SA)

Instructors: Yvonne Starkey CA(SA) & Tabaldi Lecturers
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  • Registration starts: Now!
  • Registration closes: 16 May 2021
  • Format: Online; Question-Based; Limited live sessions
  • Cost: R9 500 (Or 4 monthly instalments of R2 612,50)

Note: SAICA has specific requirements that must be fulfilled in order to defer your April ITC exam to September. This course is designed to meet that criteria, and has been approved by SAICA for these purposes.

What does the September ITC Deferral Exam Course include?

  • Script Review (Your November ITC exam)
  • What should your Study Strategy be?
  • Study Mindset
  • Skills to help your communication and application:
  • Skill 1 - Planning your Case Study and Required
  • Skill 2 - Basic Marks Conversion (Marking Tool))
  • Skill 3 - Combine Case Study planning and Basic Marks
  • Skill 4 - Gathering Marks
  • Skill 5 - Basic Discussion Question Structure
  • Skill 6 - Structuring your solution
  • Skill 7 - Direct; Indirect; Implied (Marking Tool)
  • Skill 8 - Application of knowledge
  • PGDA / CTA Revision course for the full syllabus for each subject (Video lectures)
  • Live sessions via Zoom for updates and tricky areas (will be recorded)
  • Each task has at least one ITC-level question. Submit the question for each task, and get feedback from us (There are 13 questions)
  • Practical advice on how to 'fix' Application, Communication and Knowledge issues
  • Two sim exams, with feedback from us
  • Motivation, Support and Study Advice
  • Discussion Forum

(Please see the FAQ below to see what you HAVE to complete for this course)

What will this course help you with?

Your success at ITC will depend on your ability to USE any knowledge you have to solve the problem that the examiners have set for you.

  • If you know 30% of your 'stuff', can you get 30% of the marks?
  • How many times have you looked at a question and thought "I don't know where to start?"
  • Can you formulate your discussion question sentences properly?
  • You mark a question, you know you need to work on something. But WHAT? And HOW?
  • You're stressed, anxious and struggling with fear... how do you deal with this?
  • You revise a section, look at a question, and still have no idea what to DO?
  • You generally get to questions 2 or 3 weeks before the exam?
  • Lecturers keep saying "work on communication", but HOW?
  • How do you know whether you know 'enough' to pass?
  • You know you SHOULD be doing questions, why do you struggle to actually get to them?

How does the September 2021 ITC Deferral Board Course work?

After going through the Study Mindset and Study Strategy, you should have a different mindset and understanding of what you’re working towards.

  • Every Task is designed to help you with a specific skill (See the skills above). We will explain why it’s important, and give you steps and a methodology for how to work on this skill. 
  • We’ll give you a question to practice this, you’ll submit it to us and we’ll give you feedback and guidance on how to work on this skill. After this you’ll do a DIY question to ‘fix’ whatever we discussed. 
    (If you have theory / knowledge issues, you can access the PGDA syllabus to go through the videos / content on that area)
  • Then, you’ll move to the next task.
  • There are 8 skills (and 13 tasks). At the end of this, you’ll do Two sim exams, combining all these skills, which we’ll give you feedback on. This will further guide your studying and skills focus
  • We’ll run live sessions to go through updates, and tricky areas (These will be recorded)

(Please see the FAQ below to see what you HAVE to complete for this course)

Student comments on our ITC course:

I took heed of everything that Tabaldi taught me, i.e. using headings, tables, bullet points etc to formulate my structure in discussion questions and I also forced myself to answer all the easy things first and not necessarily answer in the order that was given in the scenario (as I have done so many times before and as a result, I have never finished the question). I have been singing your praises to everyone I have spoken to so hopefully those who write Board 1 next year will enrol for this ITC course!
ITC Nov 2020 Pass
ITC Nov 2020 Pass
Just have to share, I passed ITC first attempt!!! Your words of leaving the perfectionist at the door when writing an exam has still stuck with me, as well as looking for the easy marks. I did CTA L1 twice and CTA L2 twice, so passing this exam first time is just gratitude on another level ⭐ Thank you again for the impact you have made in my study career!!!!
CTA 2019; ITC Jan 2020 Pass
CTA 2019; ITC Jan 2020 Pass
I passed ITC!!!  Thank you so much for all your help and guidance. I would not have been able to do it without you. The effort and work you do is priceless and is going to help so many aspiring CA’s to achieve their dreams.
ITC Jan 2020 Pass
ITC Jan 2020 Pass
The good thing is that I am using the research method ONLY to study and it is going so well. I was able to get through Auditing over the weekend and I am finally up to date with the module and feel better prepared for the test. I have noticed that I get to understand concepts quicker/better and most importantly am able to apply the knowledge to questions much faster. I am even asking myself why I haven't used this method from the start. It is going so well and my test two result will speak for themselves. I even feel like I will do even better. lol. Thank you for your support. I am really feeling extra positive about my studies and funny enough, it makes me feel extra positive about life in general. My procrastination has also improved. It is not were I would like it to be yet but I am definitely putting in a lot of work and I am happy with the progress.
CTA Student
CTA Student
I passed ITC! How can I thank you for the constant push, involvement, companionship in this attempt... I think it is impossible. To think I was thinking of not writing. Looking back, the fight was amazing. I still maintain it is the exam technique that I hung onto. Remembering the conditions I was under for this fight and still crossed the line. I choose to take away from this the lessons we discussed, not only the result. Thank you Thank you Thank you  !  🙂
ITC July 2019 Pass
ITC July 2019 Pass
Your program helped me a lot,I love it. BMCR, communication, structure and planning did wonders for me.It was not easy but it was worth it. You guys are the best 👌, please continue teaching, motivating and being there for the students throughout this emotional process.
ITC Nov 2020 Pass
ITC Nov 2020 Pass
Having a coach like Yvonne played a great part in helping me regain the perspective I had lost over the years trying to achieve my goals. Yvonne is a great asset to have in your corner. She will always back you up and will go the extra mile to help you succeed and offer advice when needed. Yvonne, I would like to thank you for taking the time to listen to me and for all the advice you have given me in preparation for the ITC exam.
ITC July 2019 Pass
ITC July 2019 Pass
The tools and skills given to me by Tabaldi were not only academically focussed but had a dual purpose. The first was my personality which is what drives our studies and approaches to challenges. The second were tools on which I can improve and re-look at my study routine. The journey taken with Tabaldi will not be easy. Do not be afraid to engage them in the methods provided. Yvonne does understand individuality and will adapt her methods to help ease some challenges. The introspection needed will seem tiresome but so is failure and not knowing the reason for it. Search in the tools provided by Yvonne on general improvement and approaches to completing any task.
ITC July 2019 Pass
ITC July 2019 Pass
This helped me gain the confidence I needed to attempt ITC. Yvonne taught me the value of having a growth-mindset and how to apply the growth-mindset in the process of preparing for the exam. During the program I learned that the habits of how you learn may have a significant effect on your performance on the day. Her insights helped me to understand the “game” of examination and how to “play” it. I would recommend her program to any candidate at all levels of the path to becoming a Chartered Accountant, from undergrad to board examinations.
ITC Jan 2019 Pass
ITC Jan 2019 Pass
Everything mentioned there is a full description of me. Thank you so much ,I have started to do questions prior to lessons I feel like I'm on track and I understand better as the focus will be on the sections that I didn't do well and how I missed the point.
CTA Student
CTA Student
As I was watching the videos, I constantly thought that I've never consciously thought about the things you said... also how about 90% of the time my brain has manipulated me into avoiding difficult questions believing that "they won't pop up" or "they'll only hold about 7% of the entire paper". All in all the videos were a great watch and they already have me adjusting how I approach my studies.
Third year student
Third year student(Study Mindset Content)
My goodness, you hit the nail on the head. I can relate to almost everything you spoke about in these videos. My mindset is kind of fixed. I will not do a question If I feel I'm not ready. I'll be making summaries, revise, changing study plans and everything but doing questions. When I do eventually do the question and get stuck, its back to the drawing board, let me master the basics, more summaries and go through this whole cycle again. And when the exams are here, and I realise I need to do these questions after all and my summaries were just a waste of time or a negative coping mechanism to face reality.
Third year student
Third year student(Study Mindset content)
The videos were really eye opening! haha... I'm finding it difficult to find words to articulate my gratitude. I echo most of the attendees sentiments, in that I am a perfectionist and have a fixed mindset. It was as if you were speaking directly to me. Not only is this going to help me with my studies, it is also going to help me in my life in general I believe. I'm doing CTA for the second time, I have put in more hours this year than I have ever done my entire school career, working much harder, but I am still failing and the feeling of Failing really sucks Yvonne, that's when I realised that I have a problem. I have a lot riding on me passing CTA this year, so there is also a lot of pressure.
CTA Student
CTA Student
Just to let you know, I'm pushing doing questions and starting to believe in myself! Confidence is slowly building up thank you so much to open my eyes and mind. I'm positive and trust this new way of studying cause I can now identify my knowledge gap easily and quick I'm looking forward to improved results
CTA Student
CTA Student
These tasks are very productive for me! All the tasks provided have specific skills that help me with my 'problems'. I'm finding it very valuable, no one has ever taken the time to discuss the softer skills of exam technique, which I really find super useful. Having that extra support, knowing that it was not an easy road for you as well, and not been judged when one has those 'dumb' questions is a real plus. Getting this far for me, has really not been easy.
ITC April 2021 Candidate
ITC April 2021 Candidate
The Tabaldi course is a game changer. I really have some extraordinary tools that I never had when i wrote the board or CTA all those years ago. I am really seeing the value in doing questions, just techniques to get the easy marks. Whenever I see a question that freaks me out, now I KNOW FOR A FACT THERE are some BASIC marks I can get. That really calms me down. Plus the fact that actually I have the answers in the handbooks - using the index has also really helped.
ITC April 2021 Candidate
ITC April 2021 Candidate
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FAQ's

YES, you can register and get started on the course work. 

We’re closing registration on 16 May, because this is the last week you can start this course and have the time to complete all the requirements for course completion.

If you’re a first-time candidate for the ITC exam in September, there are no requirements for you in terms of whether you do a Board Course, or which one you do. There are quite a few Board Course providers who offer different options and courses, so you’re free to shop around. 

PLEASE BE CAREFUL though! If you’re deferring your attempt from April to September, you HAVE to register for a Board Course, and SAICA only have four approved Board Courses for you to choose from. (Gauteng Board Course; Endunamoo; UCT and Tabaldi). 

 

Yes, you can. You will have access to all the same resources, sessions, tasks, feedback etc. 

You don’t need to have the same time-frame to complete the course, because SAICA has not laid out any requirements for you. We do not need to submit any completion reports to SAICA, and you can start the course when you want.

Speak to Helen at Tabaldi Education: queries@tabaldi.com

She will answer any queries you have regarding this course

SAICA is aware that one of the challenges of deferring exams is that life gets in the way. We all have a lot of obligations, work and responsibilities to deal with. So, they require approved Board Courses to design courses that require continuous engagement from you throughout the period from April to September.

As Board Course providers, we are required to submit proof of your course completion and engagement to SAICA close to the September exam, in order for you to gain entry to the exam.

Thus, we have to set out criteria for you to follow, that we believe you HAVE to complete in order to have the best chance of passing. 

In order for us to send SAICA proof that you’ve ‘completed’ our course in order to write in September, you need to have completed the following between April and September:

  • You have to submit ALL the tasks for feedback (There are 13)
  • You have to submit at least one of the two sim exams for feedback
  • You have to complete at least 70% of the Revision Course content (covering the CTA syllabus)
  • You have to have 60% attendance for the live sessions (technical updates etc; you can also watch the recordings if you can’t attend)

Please ensure you’re prepared to meet these commitments before you sign up! There are essentially 5 months (April – August), so this means about 3 task submissions per month. We have ensured the workload is reasonable.)

Yeah, we understand. Finances are a challenge. (which is why we’ve added an instalment option)

The biggest reason for this is the amount of individual lecturer interaction EACH candidate gets.

It’s a lot cheaper to distribute notes, share pre-recorded videos and even do live sessions where you’re reaching dozens of students at once. But this course also  requires us lecturers to spend time on each of your questions, one-by-one… that’s seriously time-consuming!!! Super-important for you.. but it takes time!

This course includes about 13 questions that you’ll do, and submit to us for feedback, as well as 2 Sim Exams with feedback.

You can see all the payment details here

You can pay via EFT or Credit Card, and there are instalment options as well.

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