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ACCA COURSES

The ACCA Qualification is designed to provide the accounting knowledge, skills and professional values which will deliver finance professionals who are capable of building successful careers across all sectors, whether they are working in the public or private sectors, practising in accounting firms, or pursuing a career in business.
In order to qualify as an ACCA member, you will complete:

14 exams (nine of which are eligible for exemption)
Relevant practical experience, with a minimum of three years
A Professional Ethics module.

The ACCA Qualification embeds the global accounting education standards set by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC). There is a strong focus on professional values, ethics, and governance. These skills are essential as the profession moves towards strengthened codes of conduct, regulation, and legislation – with an increasing focus on professionalism and ethics in accounting. These are examined at the highest level in the ACCA Qualification and are a core element of your practical experience requirements.

Entry requirements

We can offer you various entry points on to the ACCA Qualification, depending on your age and previous academic qualifications.

Minimum entry requirements

Two A Levels and three GCSEs or equivalent in five separate subjects, including English and Mathematics.
Full information on the minimum entrance criteria for each country is available in the ‘related documents’ section.

Mature Student Entry Route (MSER)

Normally over age 21
no academic qualifications required
Must pass the equivalent of Papers F2, Management Accounting and F3, Financial Accounting within two years before further progression to the ACCA exams is permitted.

Graduate-entry route

Relevant degree holders from ACCA-accredited institutions may be exempted from all nine exams within the Fundamentals level and register directly at the Professional level. Degrees with some relevance may also qualify for exemptions

Access to ACCA via CAT qualification

no academic qualifications required
sit Certified Accounting Technician
(CAT) qualification first and then transfer to the Skills module of the ACCA Qualification by claiming exemption from the first three papers in the Knowledge module.

The intakes are in Jan and July. The modules/papers are as follows:

Fundamental Level - Knowledge

F1 (Accountants in Business)
F2 (Management Accounting)
F3 (Financial Accounting)

Fundamental Level - Skills

F4 (Corporate and Business Law)
F5 (Performance Management)
F6 (Taxation)
F7 (Financial Reporting)
F8 (Audit and Assurance)
F9 (Financial Management)

Professional Level

Compulsory Papers

P1 (Professional Accountant)
P2 (Corporate Reporting)
P3 (Business Analysis)
Options: Any TWO Papers
P4 (Advanced Financial Management)
P5 (Advanced Performance Management)
P6 (Advanced Taxation)
P7 (Advanced Audit and Assurance

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