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What is a technical module Extension Project (EP)?
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What is involved in the marking process?
What is the Ethics & Business Application (EBA) major project?

Q: What is a technical module Extension Project (EP)?

A: You are required to submit an Extension Project (EP) during each technical module. The aim of the EP is to assist you in developing the Chartered Accountant attributes such as problem solving and communication skills.

The EP is a written submission (e.g. report, advice letter, and memorandum) ranging in length from 600 to 3000 words.

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Q: How much of my module mark is the EP worth?

A: The EP is completed individually and accounts for 25% of your module marks.

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Q: What is involved in the marking process?

A: EPs are assessed in accordance to the specific criteria provided at the beginning of each module and assessed by a marking panel at one location and over one weekend.

Before marking commences, all members of the panel meet to discuss the EP ensuring all members understand the marking criteria. Then each member of the panel individually marks the same EP.

Once each member of the panel has marked the same EP, the panel re-groups to discuss the results and any areas of the criteria that require further clarification. This process is repeated until all members of the panel are marking consistently.

Each marker is then assigned a batch of EPs to mark. During the marking process, a minimum of 10% of papers are audited. This means that one of the marking auditors independently assesses a paper without any knowledge of the mark already assigned to the EP by the original marker. If a discrepancy exists between the original mark and the auditor’s mark, both markers review the paper and come to a consensus view. If necessary, a second auditor may be asked to mark the EP as well.

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Q: What is the Ethics & Business Application (EBA) major project?

A: EBA candidates are required to complete a major project that counts for 70% of the EBA module. This project focuses on innovative problem solving and forward-thinking change management. It covers the various knowledge, skills and values developed across the four technical modules combined with the practical application of ethics and principles of good corporate governance.

Major project – Initial submission (20%)

The major project will be based on a complex case study covering all of the main technical areas as well as incorporating ethics and corporate governance. The initial submission is up to 500 words in length

Major project – Final report (50%)

The final report will be a detailed analysis of a complex case study, building on the detailed plan written for the initial submission. The final submission is 3,500 words in length

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