ACCA Computer Based Examinations (CBE)

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Since April 2008 BPP Bulgaria has become an ACCA accredited training centre to provide a new, innovative and efficient way to take the exams for papers F1, F2 and F3. This method of testing is known as computer-based exams (CBE).

The Benefits of CBE:

CBE F1, F2 and F3 exams can be taken at any time. Your result is given immediately on completion of the exam. A failed paper can be retaken after 48 hours if required. There is no restriction on the number of times you can resit the examinations by CBE. You may accelerate your ACCA studies and take more exams in a short period of time. Results are uploaded by BPP and will be transferred to your ACCA account within 72 hours.

"ACCA has over 230 licensed CBE centres worldwide. We are offering you convenient facility for CBE at our training centre in Sofia."
Kind regards, BPP Professional Education Bulgaria

How do I enrol for a CBE?

To enrol for a CBE you must complete our ACCA CBE registration form for whichever session suits you, and return to us as a scanned copy or via fax. CBE registration forms for 2008 term are available at

CBE FAQs Solving the puzzle

How do I pay for sitting a CBE?

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Each CBE attempt for any of the three papers F1, F2 and F3 should be paid prior to sitting the exam. The exam fee is paid directly to BPP Professional Education Bulgaria, who is responsible to make all necessary payments to ACCA.

Who can attempt a CBE?

To attempt a CBE at BPP Bulgaria you must be registered with ACCA, complete the CBE registration form, and pay the appropriate exam fees directly to BPP Bulgaria.

Can I attempt a sample CBE?

You can try an online demonstration of CBE on the ACCA website

www.accaglobal.com/students/study_exams/exams/cbe/demo
This will provide a very useful insight into a CBE.

What are the CBE questions types?

Multiple choice (MCQ) (two marks) - where you are required to choose one answer from four options by clicking on the appropriate radio button. Multiple choice (MCQ) (one mark) where you are required to choose one answer from either two or three options by clicking on the appropriate radio button. Multiple response (two marks) where you are required to select more than one response from the options provided by clicking the appropriate tick boxes (typically choose two options from four). Multiple response (one mark) where you are required to select more than one response from the options provided by clicking the appropriate tick boxes. Multiple response matching (two marks) - where you are required to indicate a response to a number of related question parts by choosing one option each from a number of dropdown menus. Number entry (two marks) where you are required to key in numerical responses to a question shown on screen.

What is the exam format? Each exam:

Is of two hours duration Contains 50 questions (40 twomark questions and 10 onemark questions) Is out of 90 marks with a pass mark of 50% Contains question types: one and two mark MCQs, one and two-mark multiple response questions, two-mark multiple response matching questions and two-mark number entry questions.

What happens on day of a CBE? -Firstly you must be registered with ACCA -You must arrive at least 15 minutes before your exam session -Produce your ACCA registration number -Produce valid and current identification (e.g. passport/driving licence) -You would then attempt your CBE. Questions are displayed on a monitor and answers are entered directly onto a PC -On completion of the CBE answers are marked by the computer automatically -The result is then displayed on screen -After the exam has been marked, CBE licence centres provide each candidate with a results notification printout confirming the result achieved -The CBE licensed centre uploads the results to ACCA system immediately after the end of the CBE. ACCA updates the student records after 72 hours.

Can I attempt paper based exams in June if I attempt CBE in March?

ACCA offers two six monthly cycles for taking exams: June cycle: 1 February to 31 July (including June paper-based exam session) December cycle: 1 August to 31 January (including December paper-based exam session)

In each of the six-monthly cycles, students will be able to sit a maximum of four exams by paper based or CBE method. These dual sessions are in line with the exemption closing dates: 31 January for June exams 31 July for December exams

Exemption deadlines

How can I prepare for my CBE?

To prepare for your F1, F2 & F3 CBEs you could attend our courses offered by BPP Bulgaria.

How can you find us?

BPP Professional Education Bulgaria Sofia 1700, Studentski grad, 1 University Park str., Elieff Center for Education and Culture Phone: + 359 2 960 79 18 Fax: + 359 2 960 79 45

For ACCA F1, F2 and F3 new syllabus subjects we offer introductory and revision courses. BPP recommends an i-pass CD ROM for studying for CBE. This CD mirrors the real exam environment for CBE. It gives you the opportunity to attempt numerous mock exams, making it an ideal revision tool. To order please contact Desislava Ivanova at + 359 2 960 79 18 or write to

desislavaivanova@bpp.com