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ACCA Timetable

Business and Technology (BT) – Online

Course 3 2026  |  Lecturer: Sean McLoughney

★ First college in Ireland Platinum Approved by ACCA for both classroom and online courses

Start any time

Get the course material and a full set of on-demand recordings as soon as you register.

Live and recorded

All classes are streamed live and recorded to suit your study needs.

Mock exam included

A full mock exam is part of the course, so you can test yourself before exam day.

Live classroom schedule

The full course includes both the main course and the revision course below.

Main Course
DateDayTime
07 SeptMonday6:30pm – 9:45pm
14 SeptMonday6:30pm – 9:45pm
21 SeptMonday6:30pm – 9:45pm
28 SeptMonday6:30pm – 9:45pm
02 OctFriday Workshop6:30pm – 9:45pm
05 OctMonday6:30pm – 9:45pm
10 OctSaturday Full day9:30am – 5:00pm
12 OctMonday6:30pm – 9:45pm
19 OctMonday6:30pm – 9:45pm
30 OctFriday Workshop6:30pm – 9:45pm
02 NovMonday6:30pm – 9:45pm
Revision Course
DateDayTime
07 NovSaturday Full day9:30am – 5:00pm
09 NovMonday6:30pm – 9:45pm
16 NovMonday6:30pm – 9:45pm
23 NovMonday6:30pm – 9:45pm

Full course = main course + revision course, as set out in this timetable. A mock exam is included.

ACCA Business and Technology (BT) Syllabus

Business and Technology (BT), previously known as F1, is the introductory ACCA Applied Knowledge paper. It provides an understanding of how businesses operate, how organisations are managed, the role of accounting and technology, and the importance of professional ethics.

ABusiness Organisations, Stakeholders and the External Environment

This section covers:

  • Types of organisations:
    • Sole traders
    • Partnerships
    • Companies
    • Not-for-profit organisations
  • Stakeholders and their interests
  • Corporate social responsibility (CSR)
  • The external business environment:
    • Political factors
    • Economic factors
    • Social factors
    • Technological factors
    • Legal factors
    • Environmental factors
  • Analysis of the external environment and its impact on organisations
BOrganisational Structure, Governance and Sustainability

This section covers:

  • Organisational structures:
    • Functional structures
    • Divisional structures
    • Matrix structures
  • Organisational culture
  • Principles of corporate governance
  • Roles and responsibilities of directors and boards
  • Governance frameworks and accountability
  • Sustainability and environmental responsibility
  • Ethical and responsible business practices
CBusiness Functions, Accounting and Technology

This section covers:

  • The purpose and role of accounting in business
  • Financial accounting and management accounting
  • The finance function within organisations
  • Financial systems and procedures
  • Internal control systems
  • Internal and external audit
  • Information technology in business
  • Data management and information systems
  • The impact of technology and digital transformation on organisations
DLeading and Managing Individuals and Teams

This section covers:

  • Leadership and management
  • Leadership styles and approaches
  • Motivation theories, including:
    • Maslow
    • Herzberg
    • McGregor
  • Team formation and development
  • Recruitment and selection
  • Training and development
  • Performance management and appraisal
  • Managing conflict and employee relations
  • Delegation and supervision
EPersonal Effectiveness and Communication

This section covers:

  • Effective communication in organisations
  • Methods and channels of communication
  • Personal effectiveness
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving and decision-making
  • Professional development
  • Working effectively with others and as part of a team
FProfessional Ethics in Accounting and Business

This section covers:

  • Fundamental ethical principles:
    • Integrity
    • Objectivity
    • Professional competence and due care
    • Confidentiality
    • Professional behaviour
  • Ethical threats and safeguards
  • Professional values and judgement
  • Corporate ethics
  • Ethical decision-making
  • The role of ethics in business and accounting

Exam Format

  • Computer-based examination
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Total marks: 100
  • Pass mark: 50%
  • Objective test questions throughout
  • Multiple-choice, multiple-response and multi-task question types

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the Business and Technology syllabus, students should be able to:

  • Understand the purpose and types of businesses
  • Understand how organisations are structured and governed
  • Recognise the role of accounting and finance within organisations
  • Understand how technology supports business operations
  • Explain key leadership and management concepts
  • Communicate effectively in a business environment
  • Apply professional ethics and professional values in business situations
Sean McLoughney, ACCA Business and Technology lecturer
Your lecturer

Sean McLoughney

Sean McLoughney, founder of LearningCurve, is a sought-after learning and development specialist, author and speaker. He recently reached 12 years in business and has helped over 10,000 professionals at every level improve their performance.

As well as his work with LearningCurve, Sean is a senior lecturer for ACCA Business and Technology and for IPASS. He also wrote, designed and delivers the highly successful Diploma in Managing People for Chartered Accountants Ireland.

Sean is an internationally published author.

Additional information

Course

BT, MA, FA, LAW, PM, TX, AA, FM, SBL, SBR, AFM, APM, ATX, AAA

Exam Sitting

December 2026, March 2027

Course Choice

Full Course (Includes access to Revision Course), Revision Course Only, Retaker Course