The ACCA Business & Technology (BT) exam, previously called F1, serves as your introduction to the business and finance field. As part of the Applied Knowledge level, it provides the basic understanding of how businesses function, how individuals interact within them, and how technology supports business activities.
📘 Subject Matter
The BT curriculum covers essential topics:
🏢 Business Setting
Different types of businesses (for-profit vs. non-profit, governmental vs. private)
External factors: economic, regulatory, social, and technological
👥 Business Structure & Practices
Organizational structures like functional, divisional, and matrix setups
Company culture and stakeholder perspectives
🧠 Managing & Leading
Responsibilities of managers versus leaders
Motivational concepts (e.g., Maslow's Hierarchy, Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory)
💻 Technology in Companies
The impact of IT systems on finance and operations
Fundamental principles of cybersecurity and data security
📊 Oversight & Morality
Principles of good corporate oversight
Ethical guidelines and professional behavior
🧪 Assessment Method
Computer-Based Exam (CBE): 2 hours
Part A: 30 multiple-choice questions (2 points each)
Part B: 3 case-based questions (10 points each), based on realistic business situations
📚 Learning Materials
ACCA-X free and premium online courses
Practice Platform for simulated exams
Professional articles and assessor insights
Kaplan and BPP learning resources
💡 Success Strategies
Concentrate on comprehending ideas, not just rote learning.
Use practical examples to connect theory to real-world applications.
Practice analyzing business cases—this is vital for Part B.
Go through previous exam questions to familiarize yourself with the exam format and thinking.
