About SBL
The Strategic Business Leader (SBL) paper develops the skills and abilities to help aspirants become strategic business leaders. This paper focuses on integrating knowledge, skills, and professional ethics to analyze and resolve business problems. The ACCA SBL exam checks learners’ understanding and application of strategic leadership and management, including corporate reporting, governance, stakeholder engagement, and business ethics. It also focuses on developing professional skills like analysis, evaluation, and communication. Studying technical content, practicing case analysis, and enhancing professional skills are some key highlights of preparing for the ACCA SBL.
Why Learn SBL from Teach Fin Learning
- What you will be examining in the SBL ACCA exam is what Sir Shaikh Abdul Basit have already experienced through working in finance departments of leading Manufacturing entity.
- Access to our vast library of resources, which includes practice exams, CBE practice simulations, and other revision support;
- Recorded classes conducted by Mirchawala expert faculties: thorough course notes;
- Multiple global positions from worldwide provide a thorough, in-depth lecture that you should watch, practice, and rewatch as many times as you want.
- The LMS has tutor self-design notes attached.
SO, Why Choose
Sir Abdul Basit
for your SBL journey?
Shaikh Abdul Basit is a seasoned professional, he has completed the Chartered Accountancy program at the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). Holding the title of Chartered Certified Accountant (Member) from The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), along with a BSc (Hons.) in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brooks University, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to guide and support students in their studies, particularly in Strategic Business Leader (SBL).
Qualifications and Achievements
Demo Lectures
These resources offer a unique and interactive platform for students to enhance their understanding of complex subjects and prepare for exams effectively. Among the many educators who offer webinars and PDF notes, Mirchawala stands out as a prominent figure, known for exceptional guidance and support, especially in preparing for the strategic business leader ACCA paper. There are many videos made by the faculty of Mirchawala, Sir Basit, regarding the SBL ACCA exam, which are uploaded on the YouTube channel, and these videos have been a great free resource for students in the past.
Why attend?
- Explore his approach: Immerse yourself in Sir Shaikh Abdul Basit interactive teaching style and see how he makes SBL concepts understandable and engaging.
- Gain valuable insights: Get a taste of the comprehensive curriculum, covering essential topics like Corporate Governance, Risk Management & Ethics.
- Discover powerful resources: Experience the interactive platform, practice questions, self-designed notes, and past paper analysis that support effective learning.
- Ask your questions: Get your doubts clarified and have your specific concerns addressed during the live Q&A session.
- Make an informed decision: See if Sir Basit teaching style and approach align with your learning preferences before committing to the full course.
Stay ahead in the Exams with Our specialized LMS
TFL-LMS
Our Specialised LMS provides student with the course in well structured manner which ensure effective and efficient study. Customized Testing system in our LMS helps a student to have actual exam experience while attempting homeworks and Mock Exams.
To discover further key features of our LMS, including Access to recorded lectures library, specialized testing system, access to course attachments and comprehensive progress reports, watch our tutorial video.
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COURSE OUTLINE
Leadership
- Qualities of leadership
- Leadership and organisational culture
- Professionalism, ethical codes and the public interest
Governance
- Agency
- Stakeholder analysis and organisational social responsibility
- Governance scope and approaches
- Reporting to stakeholders
- The board of directors
- Public sector governance
Strategy
- Concepts of strategy
- Environmental issues
- Competitive forces
- The internal resources, capabilities and competences of an organization
- Strategic choices
Risk
- Identification, assessment and measurement of risk
- Managing, monitoring and mitigating risk
Technology and data analytics
- Cloud and mobile technology
- Big data and data analytics
- E- business: value chain
- IT systems security and control
Organisational control and audit
- Management and internal control systems
- Audit and compliance
- Internal control and management reporting
Finance in planning and decision-making
- Finance function
- Financial analysis and decision-making techniques
- Cost and management accounting
Innovation, performance excellence and change management
- Enabling success: organising
- Enabling success: disruptive technologies
- Enabling success: talent management
- Enabling success: performance excellence
- Managing strategic change
- Innovation and change management
- Leading and managing projects
Professional skill
- Communication
- Commercial acumen
- Analysis
- Skepticism
- Evaluation
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1) What is the passing ratio for the SBL ACCA exam?
Ans) It has the highest passing ratio compared to other strategic professional-level ACCA exams. That is why it is advisable for faculty at Mirchawala’s Hub of Accountancy to select SBL as the first strategic level paper of ACCA.
Q2)How we can Ace SBL?
Ans)
- Five key steps to pass the exam
- Know the exam: Understand the exam formats, question types, and marking schemes.
- Study the syllabus: Cover all topics outlined in the ACCA SBL syllabus.
- Practice past papers:Familiarize yourself with past exam questions and time management.
- Develop analytical skills: Practice analyzing business scenarios and making strategic decisions.
- Stay confident: Believe in yourself and stay positive throughout exam preparation.
Q3)Is SBL one of the optional strategic-level papers of ACCA?
Ans)
No, you don’t have a choice in this domain. You have to pass the SBL-ACCA exam at all costs.
Q4)What type of paper is SBL?
Ans)
It is a completely practical paper; in fact, it can be termed a project that assesses your strategic skills and expertise.
Q5) Where can I send my scripts for the marking facility?
Ans)
Mirchawala will provide you with access to the email addresses in your groups. You will get back with the feedback so you can make the changes that are required.
Q6) What's the strategy for passing the SBL-ACCA exam?
Ans)
Before the SBL paper, the examination structure included two papers, P1 and P3, focusing on corporate governance, ethics, and business analysis. The SBL paper introduced a wholly unique approach, distinct from the previous approach.
Q7) How many tasks are in the SBL exam?
Ans) Students should use these to support them in completing the exam objectives. Three activities are required in the exam, each with a different number of elements and a total score. There will be exams for all five professional competencies, with 20 marks.
Q8) What is the history behind the transition to the SBL paper?
Ans)
Before the SBL paper, the examination structure included two papers, P1 and P3, focusing on corporate governance, ethics, and business analysis. The SBL paper introduced a wholly unique approach, distinct from the previous approach.
