Fitch Learning Cognition vs Icarus for UoL

Designed to support your CFA® Program exam preparation with Fitch Learning, whether on the move, at home, in the office, or offline, the Fitch Learning Cognition Mobile App provides: -The entire suite of PDF notes and video recordings for your program -A view of your study schedule and upcoming events -Access to the extensive Question Bank Content is easy to find, and can be downloaded in preparation for studying offline. The Question Bank allows you to answer questions within each reading concept and receive instant feedback. The results of your questions are synchronised with the online portal automatically. Similarly, the results of questions answered in the web portal will show up on your mobile app. Once registered on a program, Fitch Learning will provide you with an active username and password to access the App. Please note, if you are not already a Fitch Learning delegate, you will be able to sign up for a trial account and view a single topic on the App. This App is provided by Fitch Learning, the global industry leader in financial training. CFA Institute does not endorse, promote, or warrant the accuracy or quality of the products or services offered by Fitch Learning. CFA Institute, CFA® and Chartered Financial Analyst® are trademarks owned by CFA Institute.

Icarus business simulation is for University of London students studying Professional Accountancy and requires a UoL username and password. This business simulation provides students working in small teams with a complex business challenge set in a real-life context, where research into the market and the industry will be directly relevant to and consistent with the simulated business. Teams use the model to explore different strategies, and carry out what-if analysis and scenario planning to test the robustness of their plans. The simulation includes the following stages: 1. Research and analysis. Students have access to past financial results of the simulation company and will be expected to research the real economic and competitive environment of the industry. 2. Teamworking. The simulation includes built-in social media tools to enable students in different locations to communicate and work as teams in managing their airports. A nominated Chief Executive is responsible for co-ordinating plans and submitting the agreed decisions each period. Teams are able to rotate the CEO and other roles. 3. Planning. Using the simulation, the students are able to build a five-year business plan, including exploring and comparing different strategies and testing the robustness of their plans in different external scenarios. 4. Implementation. Team decisions are processed through the “real world” model and teams will be able to compare their actual results against their plans and budgets and also benchmark their progress against other student teams. They also receive feedback about the market and data about changes in the competitive environment. 5. Reflection and further decision making. Teams can adapt their plans, review their decisions and respond to new stimulae before submitting subsequent sets of decisions. 6. Final report. Students may provide individual and/or team reports for tutors to provide feedback on.