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ICAEW
BASE COMPETITION
BASE builds
winning skills
Registration Pack
More than you’d imagine
icaew.com/base
Chartered accountancy
is for problem solvers
Unpicking puzzles. Finding answers. Making sense of things. There’s a lot more
to accountancy than just numbers. It’s a career that can take your students into pretty
much any industry they can think of. And an ICAEW qualification is their way in.
So if your students aren’t sure about their next step - problem solved.
More than you’d imagine
icaew.com/base
ICAEW CONTENTS
Contents
INTRODUCING BASE 2019 2
THE NATIONAL FINAL 3
THE PRIZES 4
PREPARING FOR BASE 5
INDIVIDUAL FEEDBACK 6
NEXT STEPS 7
APPENDIX
1 – Lesson plan and time required 8
2 – Learning objectives 11
3 – BASE sample question text 12
4 – FAQs 13
1ICAEW INTRODUCING BASE 2019
Introducing BASE 2019
On behalf of ICAEW, we’re delighted that you have registered your school to
take part in BASE 2019. This registration pack includes all the information you Key dates
need to take part in this year’s competition including a detailed lesson plan,
which you can find in the Appendix. If you need anything else please don’t 14 JANUARY – 5 APRIL
hesitate to contact us at base@icaew.com Online round
We would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your students the very
best of luck and we hope to see you at the National Final in June! 25 – 26 JUNE
Beth, Laura and Dave National Final
Who is BASE for? How does BASE work?
BASE is for all students aged 16-17, in year 12 or
equivalent. We would encourage students from Teacher puts students
all subjects to take part due to the transferable 1 in teams of four
employability skills BASE helps to develop.
Activities Included
Teams register, complete online
The competition involves students being split 2 game and video presentation
into teams of four (although this can be less) and
going on to complete an online game, followed
by delivering a presentation.
Top 48 teams go through to the
3 BASE National Final
2ICAEW THE NATIONAL FINAL
The National Final
This year’s National Final will be taking place at the
Hilton Metropole Hotel in Birmingham on Tuesday 25 and
Wednesday 26 June.
We’ll be inviting the top 48 performing teams across the UK
to compete in one final challenge; to create and present a
business strategy to a panel of judges.
Students and teachers will receive a free overnight stay
and evening entertainment. This fantastic event is rounded
off with a highly regarded guest speaker from the industry, a
three course lunch and award ceremony to celebrate
the students’ achievements.
3ICAEW THE PRIZES
The prizes
We have a fantastic range of prizes up
for grabs this year for you, your students OUR RUNNERS-UP
and your school! WILL WIN:
The winners
OUR NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
WILL WALK AWAY WITH:
An iPad each
FOR YOU
A MacBook Pro Half a day’s
employability session We’re also offering a £100
A VIP day to Chartered for their school voucher of choice to the
Accountant’s Hall teacher who enters the
most students during the
THERE’S MORE … online round!
The chance to
interview ICAEW’s Every year we award students
CEO, Michael Izza and teams performing exceptionally
well in areas such as communication
and critical analysis.
The winners of these receive
A suite of iPads for employer sponsor-related prizes
their school including highly sought after work
A full day’s
employability experience opportunities.
session for their
school
4ICAEW PREPARING FOR BASE
Preparing for BASE
All students need to do to prepare for BASE is for a nominated team captain
to create an online account. They can do this by visiting the student portal at
icaew.com/base and following the link to ‘Take the challenge’. They will need
to enter the details of all their team members. If you are using lesson time
to deliver the competition, we would recommend doing this beforehand so
students have more time to complete the game. It will also allow for early
identification of any IT issues.
The online game includes a series of videos hosted on a private site. For these videos to
play correctly, it is important that the hosting site is allowed through any firewalls your school
may have. You can test this by trying to play the video at the following link: https://files.
admin.cappats.com/Employers/capp/HistoryofCapp.mp4. If you have any problems, your IT
teams may need to white-list the specific videos that are used. To do this, please contact the
support team via email and they will be able to provide the full list of URLs.
The videos do have sound but this is not essential to complete the activity.
If you experience any technical issues, please contact icaew.support@capp.co.
For all other questions, please contact base@icaew.com.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
To support you in promoting the competition to your students, we’ve developed two Power
Point presentations. One can be used to encourage students to take part. The other can be
used to introduce the competition as part of the lesson plan, if you decide to deliver the
competition in class time. Both presentations can be downloaded from the teacher portal
at icaew.com/base. There is also a useful ‘How to’ video, with step-by-step instructions on
taking part for teachers and students.
5ICAEW INDIVIDUAL FEEDBACK
Individual feedback
Any students who would like individual feedback on their strengths
have the opportunity to play an individual version of the online
game. This is not part of the competition, but the feedback could be
really useful for UCAS and job applications.
• We would recommend that this is completed outside of the classroom to allow
more time for the compulsory elements of BASE. This would make a good task
for homework.
• Students access the link via the same logins and link for the team round
via the student portal at icaew.com/base
• Similar to the team round, the individual round is an online game for students
to take individually. They will watch a video outlining the experiences of four
trainee chartered accountants. The video will regularly pause and present them
with multiple choice options. They will then need to decide which option they
would be most likely to choose in that situation.
• Students will then receive individual feedback outlining three key strengths
and an area for development. This is incredibly beneficial for personal
development and use on UCAS statements and other applications.
6ICAEW NEXT STEPS
Next steps
ICAEW.COM/CAREERS
Students are able to visit icaew.com/careers to find out more about careers
in chartered accountancy. They’ll be able to hear from our members and
learn about the different routes into the profession. There is also a range of
hints and tips about what they can do to make themselves more employable,
and how we can support them. Remind them to check out our advice on
improving their CV too.
ICAEWTRAININGVACANCIES.COM
We’d recommend that any students ready to start their careers should start
their search early, with many organisations advertising their opportunities up
to a year in advance of their start dates. Students can search our job board
at icaewtrainingvacancies.com to find the latest vacancies from the best
employers in the industry.
SUPPORT FOR YOU
We‘re happy to send you additional resources such as brochures if you need
them. These are a great resource for your careers service, ensuring advisers
and students have access to the latest information.
Additionally, we have a host of volunteers available to support careers fairs
and deliver presentations in school. If this is something you’d be interested
in, please contact studentrecruitment@icaew.com for more information.
7ICAEW APPENDIX 1 – THE LESSON PLAN AND TIME REQUIRED
Appendix 1 – The lesson plan and time required
The provided lesson plan is designed to be delivered over two hours, or two lessons but can be adapted as you see fit. It is worth noting that
students can do the presentation exercise we’ve allocated to the second lesson in their own time if there is a concern about dedicating two lessons to
BASE. However, due to the way BASE has been designed, the learning outcomes of the competition complement the curriculum and PSHE studies.
TEACHER CLASS DATE PERIOD
Relevant student information • You will need to put students into teams of four and assign a team captain.
and preparation
• Team captains must create accounts and log in credentials to the online portal before taking part in the lesson(s), and share
those credentials with their team mates. The online portal can be found by visiting the student portal at icaew.com/base, and
clicking ‘Take the challenge’.
• As part of creating their accounts, team captains will be asked to enter the details of their team mates.
Learning objectives Please see Appendix 2.
8ICAEW APPENDIX 1 – THE LESSON PLAN AND TIME REQUIRED
ACTIVITIES/TASKS REVIEW/PROGRESS STRETCH, CHALLENGE
CHECK & SUPPORT
STARTER ACTIVITY N/A N/A
Encourage students to think about what they think accountancy is, and what an accountant does.
Deliver presentation: ‘Introduction of ICAEW and BASE’ (approx. 10 minutes)
Activities/Tasks Monitor how long For those who are
Hour one (following starter activity) students are taking to taking longer, ask open
complete the game. questions to encourage
ONLINE GAME + PRESENTATION PREP It should ideally take students to think about
students 30 minutes. Ask the task and lead them
• Each team captain will need to log onto their account to access the team round.
questions throughout to to how they may answer
• Each team will then take part in an online game, watching a video outlining the experiences of four trainee see how the students are it. For students who
chartered accountants. The video will regularly pause and present students with multiple choice questions. getting on. complete the team game
They will then need to decide which option they would be most likely to choose in that situation. early, encourage them
• Shortly after this round, students will be provided with team feedback. This will outline three key to start thinking about
strengths and an area for improvement. their presentations.
Students can begin
• When students have completed the team round, you can then present them with the question(s) they
doing online research
are expected to answer in their presentations.
and think about how
• Students should treat this as if it were being delivered to a live panel of judges, with presentations they want to approach
lasting no longer than five minutes. Presentations exceeding this time will be cut at the five minute mark. the presentation to be
• Students can use visual aids during their presentation, however they should bear in mind whether these delivered in lesson two.
will be visible on screen. There is no need for PowerPoint slides. They can use cue cards if needed.
• Please note that students are more than welcome to continue preparing their presentations as a
homework task outside of lesson time.
9ICAEW BASE COMPETITION
Plenary Ask students to discuss For those who require
Hour two their ideas for the extra support, encourage
presentations and background research
PRESENTATION PREP + PRESENTATION DELIVERY encourage plenty of on the topic to give
practice. They can do a additional context. To
• Students will deliver the short presentation to confirm what they have learnt throughout BASE. Video
run through with you or stretch those who are
interviews are also a common process that many companies use in their recruitment drives.
partner up with another doing well, ensure they
• The delivery of presentations in lesson two may take more or less time depending on how many teams team for you to see have covered every
are taking part from your class. We would recommend that you allow six minutes per team. how they’re getting on. possible area they could
• Students will need to log on via the student portal at icaew.com/base. They should use the same There is also a practice include and make sure
credentials they used to take the online game. functionality on the the presentation is as
Sonru platform which refined as possible before
• Students will only get one opportunity to deliver the ‘real’ presentation, however, there is a practice
students should take full delivery.
functionality included in the platform which students are recommended to use as much as possible.
advantage of.
• Although we would suggest that every member of the team speaks to improve presentation and Allow those doing well to
communication skills, not all students in the team need to present, so long as they all contribute to deliver their presentations
content. first to give those
struggling additional time
to prepare.
10ICAEW APPENDIX 2 – LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Appendix 2 – Learning objectives
ICAEW has extensively mapped the key learning outcomes from a student. We have designed BASE to develop transferable soft and
academic skillsets as both are vital to a successful career.
ACADEMIC SKILLS Relationship building
The business environment and managing change Planning, managing and controlling an effective team to achieve the task set,
supporting and learning from other members of the team, motivating and
Students need to look at an ‘organisation’s’ internal and external building effective relationships.
environment and assess impact on the business, how the business could
adapt and how to manage the change. Adaptability
Having the flexibility to adjust and respond successfully to changes in working
Critical analysis and analysing the external environment
conditions and expectations.
Students are required to assess how external factors drive supply and
demand and how this impacts a business financially. Resilience
The capacity to respond to the demands and pressures of tasks. How students
Financial management, strategies and accounts approach tasks and maintain responsiveness.
Students are required to evaluate financial strengths and weaknesses
based on a set of company accounts, supporting their comments with Curiosity
evidence and recommend strategies based on their analysis. The drive of a student to thoughtfully learn and retain information to be applied
effectively throughout tasks.
SOFT SKILLS Presentation skills
Integrity Students will be required to clearly communicate their thought processes and
justify their decisions as if presenting to a board of senior managers.
Individuals and teams will need to take ownership and do the right
thing; acting accountably for actions undertaken and decisions made. Exposure to true to life recruitment processes
Organisation Some of the questions/exercises are based on those used by leading employers
during their recruitment and selection processes.
Individuals and teams will need to manage and prioritise work effectively
to complete all the tasks within the allotted time. Understanding what accountants do
Communication skills BASE is designed to allow students to work through true to life business
challenges and scenarios chartered accountants find themselves in every day.
Students will need to communicate concisely and effectively with each
other to successfully convey and bring together their individual ideas to Developing digital skills
complete the challenge as a team. The team task involves online working, allowing students to integrate digital and
non-digital skills.
11ICAEW APPENDIX 3 – BASE SAMPLE QUESTION TEXT
Appendix 3 – BASE sample question text
The students will be required to watch a video following the working lives of four trainee chartered accountants. They will be presented with
a range of situations that the trainees encounter, along with four multiple choice options which they will need to rank in order from their most,
to least likely response.
Example:
INTRODUCING ALEX PAYNE, TRAINEE ACCOUNTANT AT JMC.
1) Alex has spent the last four months in an advisory team. The team have been working closely with a charity that helps to educate young people
in developing countries. During his lunch, Alex is reading a report that was sent to the client by his colleague, Stephanie.
Though he has never met her, Alex is aware that she is a very senior member of JMC. Towards the end of the report, he notices that a number of graphs
and tables don’t add up.
WHAT WOULD YOU DO IN THIS SITUATION?
a) You mention it to a colleague to find out what they think. You don’t want to embarrass Stephanie, so you seek a second opinion.
b) You immediately contact Stephanie to highlight the error. You believe it is important to challenge things when they are wrong.
c) You decide not to highlight the error. You don’t want to create a negative first impression with someone so senior.
d) You examine the implications of the error, then contact Stephanie. Although she is very senior, you are prepared to raise important issues
when it will make a difference.
12ICAEW APPENDIX 4 – FAQs
Appendix 4 – FAQs
WHICH STUDENTS CAN TAKE PART IN BASE? HOW MANY CHANCES WILL A STUDENT GET TO DELIVER
THE FINAL PRESENTATION?
Students aged 16-17 in year 12 or equivalent, studying any subjects.
One.
HOW MANY STUDENTS CAN BE IN A TEAM?
WHAT HAPPENS IF A STUDENT FORGETS THEIR PASSWORD?
A maximum of four. There is no minimum. You will need to assign a team captain.
There is a password reset functionality on the platform.
HOW LONG WILL BASE TAKE?
WHO DO I CONTACT IF I NEED TECHNICAL SUPPORT?
We would recommend a two-hour lesson plan (see Appendix 1).
Students can take part in their own time. Please contact ICAEW.support@capp.co. You will receive a response
within two working days.
HOW DO STUDENTS TAKE THE ONLINE GAME?
WHAT HAPPENS IF I CAN’T CONTACT MY MENTOR,
Students take the online game on the online portal. You can find this via the OR WE CAN’T AGREE A SUITABLE TIME?
student portal at icaew.com/base
Please contact ICAEW as soon as possible at base@icaew.com
HOW DO STUDENTS CREATE LOG INS? so we can resolve this for you.
Only team captains need to create log ins. They will list who is in their
teams as part of this process. They must share their log in details with their
team mates in case they are absent for a particular reason.
WHEN DO STUDENTS CREATE LOG INS?
We recommend students create their accounts before the time allocated to taking
part. This is to allow the maximum time to participate in the competition and allow
plenty of time to identify and resolve any issues.
HOW DO STUDENTS DELIVER THEIR PRESENTATION?
Students will deliver their presentation via a platform called Sonru,
which they can access from the portal they used to take the online game.
CAN THE STUDENTS PRACTISE THEIR PRESENTATIONS ON THE PLATFORM?
Yes. Sonru has a practice functionality which we would recommend
using as many times as possible.
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