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Future candidates can use this examiner’s report as part of their exam preparation, attempting the exam tasks on the ACCA Practice Platform and reviewing the published answers alongside this report.  \nFormat of the exam  \nThe exam consisted of a 3 hours and 15 minutes integrated case study exam, comprising three main tasks, about a fictitious hotel company called Levwell which operates in the country of  \nEssland. The candidate’s role throughout the exam was that of a senior business analyst, employed to provide advice on a range of project and assignments for Levwell’s directors.  \nThe marking scheme included 80 technical marks for the correct use and application of technical knowledge drawn from the Strategic Business Leader (SBL) syllabus. For every requirement, answers needed to be applied to the case context. Repetition of rote learned knowledge attracted few, if any, marks.  \nIn addition, the marking scheme included 20 marks for five professional skills. The specific skill being examined in the requirement should have been evident in how candidates answered the task. Candidates should also have drawn on other relevant skills when answering. When awarding professional skills marks, markers looked primarily at the professional skill being tested in the task requirement, but also considered the general professionalism that candidates demonstrated (which included whether answers answered the task set, were logical and wellpresented and avoided unnecessary repetition) . Markers also considered whether the tone of answers was professional and appropriate for the recipient.  \nExaminer’s report – SBL September/December 2025 2  \nAs candidates take the exam on computer, the","cbCaitNPQdQ4QAtg","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitNPQdQ4QAtg","pdf",1029175,23,"English","# General comments\n## Use with published sample exam\n# Format of the exam\n## Integrated case study structure\n## Marking scheme: technical and professional skills\n# Pre-seen information\n## Industry and Levwell background\n## Reading and engagement guidance\n# Analysing the exhibits\n## Requirements for effective analysis\n# Planning\n## Structuring task responses\n# Time management\n## Writing within the allowed time\n# Reasons for exam failure\n## Common causes\n# Technical marks\n## Applying technical knowledge\n# Professional skills marks\n## What skills markers look for\n# Task 1\n## Task 1(a)\n## Task 1(b)\n# Task 2\n## Task 2(a)\n## Task 2(b)\n# Task 3\n## Task 3(a)\n## Task 3(b)","[{\"question\":\"How should candidates use the examiner’s report when preparing for the SBL exam?\",\"answer\":\"Use it alongside the published September/December 2025 sample exam, then practise the exam tasks on the ACCA Practice Platform and review the published answers together with this report.\"},{\"question\":\"What determines the technical marks in the integrated case study?\",\"answer\":\"Technical marks depend on correct use and application of syllabus knowledge, applied directly to the case context. 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