ACCA:SBL: A Complete Strategic Business Leader Course

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Exam Preparation Course. Cover all 137 latest syllabus of ACCA SBL paper from Part A to H

Created bySteven Khor, MIA, CFP, MBA,BA

Last updated 4/2026

English

What you'll learn

A- Apply excellent leadership and ethical skills to set the ‘tone from the top’ and promote a positive culture within the organisation.
B- Evaluate the effectiveness of the governance and agency system of an organisation and recognise the responsibility of the board or other agents.
C- Evaluate the strategic position of the organisation against the external environment and the availability of internal resources.
D- Analyse the risk profile of the organisation and of any strategic options identified, within a culture of responsible risk management.
E- Select and apply appropriate information technologies and data analytics, to analyse factors affecting the organisation’s value chain
F- Evaluate management reporting and internal control and audit systems to ensure compliance and the achievement of organisation’s objectives and safeguards.
G- Apply high level financial techniques from the Applied Skills exams in the planning, implementation and evaluation of strategic options and actions
H- Enable success through innovative thinking, applying best in class strategies and disruptive technologies in the management of change.

Course content

5 sections • 65 lectures • 45h 59m total length

Introduction to SBL4:29
This overview of SBL will give you an overall picture of SBL syllabus. The study materials are constantly updated to reflect the latest syllabus of ACCA SBL syllabus. The materials cover the whole syllabus of the SBL paper. Hence, you are assured of your comprehensive knowledge of this paper. The latest SBL syllabus is attached here.
How to study? I recommend you download the attached learning materials for each chapter and print them out for easy reference. Then, play the video of each unit and jot down the important points. It will be less effective if you just listen to the video passively because the retention rate of knowledge is lower.
Pre-Seen Information5:20
In this lesson, you will learn the structure of a pre-seen information and how you should focus on the pre-seen information.
Technique for Analysing Pre-Seen Information (2023 Dec Mock)18:11
In this lesson, you will learn how to analyse the pre-seen information using 2023 December Mock Pre-Seen Information

Chapter 1 Unit 1.1 Qualities of Leadership4:17
Chapter 1 covers Part A: Leadership of ACCA SBL Syllabus.
In this unit 1.1, you will learn the role of effective leadership and identify the key leadership traits effective in the successful formulation and implementation of strategy and change management.
(Cover ACCA SBL Syllabus Part A: 1a)
Chapter 1 Unit 1.2 Traits Theory of Leadership3:11
In this chapter 1.2, you will learn the leadership theories and traits theory of leadership.
Chapter 1 Unit 1.3 Style/Behavioural Theory of Leadership4:16
In this chapter 1.3, you will learn the style or behavioural theory of leadership.
Chapter 1 Unit 1.4 Contingency Based Theory of Leadership3:33
In this chapter 1.4, you will learn the contingency based theory of leadership.
Chapter 1 Unit 1.5 Activities Based Theory of Leadership5:35
In this chapter 1.5, you will learn the activity-based theory of leadership.
Chapter 1 Unit 1.6 Strategic Visionary Leadership2:32
In this unit 1.6, you will learn strategic visionary leadership and the style of leadership appropriate to manage strategic change.
(Cover ACCA SBL Syllabus: Part A 2b)
Chapter 1 Quiz
Chapter 2 Unit 2.1 Entrepreneurship & Intrapreneurship7:19
In this chapter 2.1, you will learn the concepts of entrepreneurship and ‘intrapreneurship’ to exploit strategic opportunities and to innovate successfully.
(Cover ACCA SBL Syllabus Part A: 1b)
Chapter 2 Unit 2.2 Intrapreneurship3:02
In this unit 2.2, you will learn the characteristics of intrapreneurship and its relationship to leadership.
Chapter 2 Unit 2.3 Key Ethical and Professional Values11:01
In unit 2.3, you will learn the key ethical values and professional values that build the foundation of good corporate governance. These values are the principles of corporate governance. It covers the context of organisation governance and leadership qualities, the key ethical and professional values underpinning governance. (Cover ACCA SBL syllabus: Part A 1c)
Chapter 2 Unit 2.4 Leadership & Organisational Culture11:08
In unit 2.4, you will learn the relationship between the leadership and the organisational culture. You will learn how leadership changes or influences an organisation's culture. It covers the importance of leadership in defining and managing organisational culture. (Cover ACCA SBL Syllabus Part A: 2a)
Chapter 2 Unit 2.5 Cultural Web7:21
In unit 2.5, you will learn the six elements of the cultural web. These six elements are the factors that build the culture of an organisation. If you want to change the culture of an organisation, you need to change all the six elements. The examiner always likes to focus on this area -the cultural web. It covers the culture of an organisation, to recommend suitable changes, using appropriate models such as the cultural web.
[Cover ACCA SBL Syllabus Part A : 2c)
Chapter 2 Unit 2.6 Impact of Culture4:53
In chapter 2.6, you will learn the impact of culture on an organisation. The reason why you need to know the impact is because the culture serves as an indirect control over the activities of the organisation.
(Cover ACCA SBL Syllabus: Part A: 2d)
Chapter 2 Unit 2.7 Real Case Study: Vitrox Corporation Organisational Culture21:07
In this unit, you will learn how a real-world company implements the organization's culture. Vitrox Corporation is a Malaysian publicly listed company involved in the semiconductor industry. You can visit their website at www.vitrox.com
ViTrox serves customers from semiconductor Outsourced Assembly and Test (OSAT) companies, printed circuit board manufacturers, electronics assemblies companies, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), Original Design Manufacturers (ODM), Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) providers and Contract Manufacturers (CM) around the world.
Since its inception in 2000, ViTrox designed and manufactured innovative, leading-edge, and cost-effective automated vision inspection equipment and system-on-chip embedded electronics devices for the semiconductor and electronics packaging industries. ViTrox's core products are its Machine Vision System (MVS), Automated Board Inspection (ABI), and Integrated Industrial Embedded Solutions (IIES).
ViTrox serves customers from semiconductor Outsourced Assembly and Test (OSAT) companies, printed circuit board manufacturers, electronics assemblies companies, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), Original Design Manufacturers (ODM), Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) providers and Contract Manufacturers (CM) around the world.

I attached the Annual Report of Vitrox Corporation for your reading. Enjoy your learning.
Chapter 2 Quiz
Chapter 3 Unit 3.1 Concept of Responsible Leader15:28
In Chapter 3, you will learn the concepts of responsible leadership, ethics and public interest. You will learn the whole syllabus stated in the ACCA SBL syllabus. Each section of the syllabus is presented in each unit.
In unit 3.1, we will cover the following syllabus:
a)Critically evaluate the concept of responsible leadership and the creation of public value by acting in the public interest.[3]
Chapter 3 Unit 3.2 Creation of Public Value20:24
In this unit, you will assess management behaviour against the codes of ethics relevant to accounting professionals including the IESBA (IFAC) or professional body codes.[3]
(Cover ACCA SBL Syllabus Part A: 3b)
Chapter 3 Unit 3.3 IESBA Code of Ethics8:38
In this unit, you will learn the management behaviour against the codes of ethics relevant to accounting professionals including the IESBA (IFAC) or professional body codes.(Cover ACCA syllabus Part A 3b)
Chapter 3 Unit 3.4 Reasons for Conflict of Interests5:04
In this unit, you will learn the reasons for conflicts of interest and ethical conflicts in organisations and recommend resolutions.[3] (Cover ACCA syllabus Part A 3c)
Chapter 3 Unit 3.5 Ethical Threats and Safeguards12:25
In this unit, you will learn the nature and impact of different ethical threats and recommend appropriate safeguards to prevent or mitigate such threats.[3] (Cover ACCA syllabus Part A 3d)
Chapter 3 Unit 3.6 Best Practices to Combat Corruption13:54
In this unit, you will learn the best practices for reducing and combating fraud, bribery and corruption to increase public confidence and trust in organisations.[Cover ACCA SBL Syllabus Part A : 3e)
Chapter 3 Quiz
Chapter 4 Unit 4.1 Nature of Principal and Agent Relationship20:47
In this unit, you will learn the nature of the principal-agent relationship in the context of governance. (Cover ACCA SBL Syllabus Part B 1a.)
Chapter 4 Unit 4.2 Issues on Separation of Ownership6:51
In this unit, you will learn the issues connected with the separation of ownership of an organisation (Cover ACCA SBL Syllabus Part B 1b)
Chapter 4 Unit 4.3a Concept of Stakeholders11:46
In this unit, you will learn the concept of stakeholder power and interest using the Mendelow model and apply this to strategy and governance. (Cover ACCA SBL Syllabus Part B 2a)
Chapter 4 Unit 4.3b Category of Stakeholders19:18
In this unit, you will learn the concept of stakeholder power and interest using the Mendelow model and apply this to strategy and governance. (Cover ACCA SBL Syllabus Part B 2a)
Chapter 4 Unit 4.4 Internal & External Stakeholders Roles and Interests16:46
In this unit, you will learn the stakeholders’ roles, claims and interests in an organisation and how they may conflict and be resolved.(Cover ACCA SBL Syllabus Part B 2b)
Chapter 4 Unit 4.5 The Concept of Corporate Citizenship11:36
In this unit, you will learn the social responsibility and view the organisation as a ‘corporate citizen’ in the context of governance and sustainability.(Cover ACCA SBL Syllabus Part B 2c)
Chapter 4 Unit 4.6 Influence of Institutional Investors15:16
In this unit, you will learn the role and influence of institutional investors in governance systems and structures.[Cover ACCA SBL Syllabus Part B 3a]
Chapter 4 Unit 4.7 Rule Based & Principles Based Approach to Governance18:06
In this unit, you will learn how to compare rules versus principles-based approaches to governance and advise when they may each be appropriate.[Cover ACCA SBL Syllabus Part B 3b]
Chapter 4 Unit 4.8 Difference Business Models of Ownership7:06
In this unit, you will learn the different models of organisational ownership that influence different governance regimes (family firms versus joint stock company-based models) and explain how they work in practice.[Cover ACCA Syllabus Part A 3c]
Chapter 4 Unit 4.9 General Principles of Governance (ICGN)10:05
In this unit, you will learn the general principles of the International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN)’s Global Governance Principles to organisations’ corporate governance.[Cover ACCA SBL Syllabus Part B 3d]
Chapter 4 Quiz
Chapter 5 Unit 5.1 Duties and Roles of Directors32:00
In this unit, you will learn the duties and roles of directors and functions of the board (including setting a responsible ‘tone’ from the top and being accountable for the performance and impact of the organisation) (Cover ACCA SBL Syllabus Part 5a)
Chapter 5 Unit 5.2 Unitary & 2 Tiers/Multiple Tiers BoD13:59
In this unit, you will learn the unitary and two-tier board structures, and their advantages and disadvantages. ( Cover ACCA SBL Syllabus: Part B 5b)
Chapter 5 Unit 5.3 Purposes, Roles & Responsibilities of NED25:44
In this unit, you will learn the purposes, roles, responsibilities and performance of Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) (Cover ACCA SBL Syllabus: Part B 5c)
Chapter 5 Unit 5.4 Induction Prog & Continuing Professional Development Prog6:44
In this unit, you will learn the importance of induction, performance appraisal and the continuing professional development of directors on the board.[Cover ACCA SBL Syllabus Part 5d]
Chapter 5 Unit 5.5 Diversity of Board of Directors10:37
In this unit, you will learn the meaning of ‘diversity’ and critically evaluate issues relating to diversity on the board of directors. (Cover ACCA SBL Syllabus Part B 5e)
Chapter 5 Unit 5.6 Board Committees19:16
In this unit, you will learn the importance, roles, purposes and accountabilities of the main board committees in respect of effective governance. (Cover ACCA SBL Syllabus Part B 5f)
Chapter 5 Unit 5.7 Directors' Remuneration17:34
In this unit, you will learn the general principles of remunerating directors and modifying directors’ behaviour to align with stakeholder interests and the regulatory, strategic and labour market issues associated with determining directors’ remuneration. (Cover ACCA SBL Syllabus Part B 5g & h)
Quiz Chapter 5
Chapter 6-Public Sector Governance and Reporting to Stakeholders2:39:59
In this chapter, you will learn the differences in corporate governance practices of the public sectors and nongovernmental organizations. The chapter also covers the corporate reporting requirements.
Test Your Knowledge 1
Chapter 7-Concept of Strategy, Environmental Issues & Competitive Forces.3:00:23
In this chapter, you will learn the nature of strategy and business environmental issues. You will learn many business models such as PESTEL, Porter's diamond, Porter's 5 Forces, Value Chain and Network.
Chapter 8: Internal Resources and Capabilities1:54:26
In this chapter, you will learn the various sources of internal resources and capabilities. Business models such as Critical Success Factors, BCG matrix and Strategic Clock are introduced.
Chapter 9: Risk Management3:21:39
In this chapter, you will learn the nature of risk, how to manage risk and Enterprise Risk Management.
Chapter 10-Disruptive Technology1:27:44
In this chapter, you will learn about the disruptive technology that affects the business environment. Big data, the Internet of Things (IoT), Blockchain Technology, Data Management etc are the major topics in this chapter.
Chapter 10 Unit 1 Real Case Study: Agmo Group-Disruptive Technology18:53
Agmo Group is a digital solutions and application development specialist in Malaysia. It is a publicly listed company. The company provides solutions that involve digitalizing their customers’ business operations by developing mobile and web applications and providing digital platform-based services. You can visit their website at https://www.agmo.group

In this presentation, the CEO of Agmo Group revealed their APP solution to Electric Vehicles (EV) drivers and experience. Their solution is a game changer. Please enjoy your learning.
Chapter 11-E-Business & Securities Issues1:54:31
In this chapter, you will learn the importance of e-business and how e-business plays a role in today's business environment. In addition, you will learn the issues concerning the IT securities.
Chapter 12- Internal Control1:28:43
In this chapter, you will learn the internal control system and internal audit function.
Chapter 13-Finance Decision1:53:46
In this chapter, you will learn how a financial decision is made. Those topics covered in this chapter include the budget, variance, and financial performance measurement.
Chapter 14-Enable Success1:48:31
In this chapter, you will learn those factors that enable success in the business. Those factors include organizing, disruptive technology, talent management, and performance excellence.
Chapter 15-Change Management1:08:46
In this chapter, you will learn how to handle changes in an organization.
Chapter 16 Unit 16.1 Features of Project Management10:08
In Chapter 16, you will learn the project management. You will learn the whole syllabus of project management stated in the ACCA SBL syllabus. Each section of the syllabus is presented in each unit.
In unit 16.1, we will cover the following syllabus:
a) Determine the distinguishing features of projects and the constraints they operate in.[2]
Chapter 16 Unit 16.2 Triple Constraints9:32
In this unit, you will learn the triple constraints of a project- Scope, Time & Cost. In addition, you will also why some projects succeed while others fail.
Syllabus: b) Discuss the implications of the triple constraints of scope, time and cost.[2]
Chapter 16 Unit 16.3 Business Case Doc & PID11:10
In this unit, you will learn what are the business case document and project initiation document. The contents of these two documents.
Syllabus: c) Prepare a business case document and project initiation document.[2]
Chapter 16 Unit 16.4 Project Evaluation8:51
In this unit, you will learn how to evaluate a project.
Syllabus: d) Analyse, assess and classify the costs and benefits of a project investment.[3]
Chapter 16 Unit 16.5 Project Manager & Project Sponsor12:21
In this unit, you will learn the roles and responsibilities of the project manager and project sponsor.
Syllabus: e) Establish the roles and responsibilities of the project manager and the project sponsor.[2]
Chapter 16 Unit 16.6 Project Plan17:05
In this unit, you will learn the contents of the project plan, its importance and the reasons for changing it.
Syllabus: f) Assess the importance of developing a project plan and its key elements.[3]
Chapter 16 Unit 16.7 Project Risks8:31
In this unit, you will learn the nature of project risks and how to mitigate them.
Syllabus: g) Monitor and control project risks and slippages, recommending improvements.[2]
Chapter 16 Unit 16.8 Post-Implementation & Post-Review12:04
In this unit, you will learn the post-implementation work and post-review work.
Syllabus: h) Discuss the benefits of a post-implementation and a post-project review.[2]
Test Your Knowledge 2

Tutorial 1- PYQ March 20202:57:50
In this exam technique tutorial, you will learn how to analyse the case study and write the answer.
Tutorial 2- PYQ June 20193:01:03
In this exam technique tutorial, you will learn how to analyse the case study and write the answer.
Tutorial 3- PYQ Dec 20193:25:10
In this exam technique tutorial, you will learn how to analyse the case study and write the answer.
Tutorial 4-PYQ Specimen Exam 23:02:46
In this exam technique tutorial, you will learn how to analyse the case study and write the answer.
Tutorial 5-PYQ Specimen Exam 33:04:18
In this exam technique tutorial, you will learn how to analyse the case study and write the answer.

Requirements

No prerequisite. Anyone is interested in studying ACCA is welcome.

Description

This course aims to prepare ACCA students to take the SBL examination. It covers all (137) latest syllabi of the SBL paper. Due to the technicality of the ACCA syllabus, students should revise the lessons a few times to reinforce the learning. It is rare for ACCA students to grasp everything by reviewing the video at just one time. This course is not suitable for casual learners.

Part A = 12 topics of study guide (A1 to A3)

Part B = 26 topics of study guide (B1 to B6)

Part C = 22 topics of study guide (C1 to C5)

Part D = 15 topics of study guide (D1 to D2)

Part E = 17 topics of study guide (E1 to E5)

Part F = 12 topics of study guide (F1 to F3)

Part G = 10 topics of study guide (G1 to G3)

Part H = 23 topics of study guide (H1 to H6)

Total = 137 topics of study guides

Strategic Business Leader is ACCA’s case study examination at Strategic Professional and is examined as a closed book exam of four hours, including reading, planning, and reflection time which can be used flexibly within the examination. All questions are compulsory and each examination will contain a total of 80 technical marks and 20 Professional Skills. marks. Please join my class to learn how to write a good answer script and pass this paper.

The examination is of 3 hours duration with 15 minutes of Reading, Planning, and Reflection time (RPRT). This time can be used flexibly at any time during the exam.

The syllabus for Strategic Business Leaders acts as the key leadership syllabus at the Strategic Professional level and is a substantial integrated examination. The examination requires candidates to demonstrate a range of professional skills demanded by effective leaders or in advising or supporting senior management in directing organizations. The syllabus, therefore, combines the main functions of organisations in the context of leadership capability.

The main capabilities of the Strategic Business Leader syllabus assume essential technical skills and knowledge have been acquired in the Applied Knowledge and Applied Skills examinations where some of the core capabilities of Strategic Business Leader will have been introduced in a subject-specific context, such as governance, internal audit, control, risk, finance, and management. The examination also draws upon a range of ethical and professional skills acquired in the Ethics and Professional Skills module, which should be completed before attempting any of the Strategic Professional examinations.

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ACCA:SBL: A Complete Strategic Business Leader Course

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Overview of ACCA Strategic Business Leader (SBL) Paper3 lectures • 28min

Content of ACCA SBL Syllabus55 lectures • 29hr 36min

Study Materials (Lecturer Notes)1 lecture • 1min

Professional Marks1 lecture • 24min

Examination Techniques Tutorials5 lectures • 15hr 31min

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