Association of Chartered Certified Accountants - ACCA

The ACCA (Level 7) qualification is best known for its worldwide acceptance and strength of market oriented professional course components designed to meet current requirements in all relevant sectors. Whether you choose the finance or the Business sector, ACCA will provide you strong basis of accounting knowledge, advanced skills, and strong professional values to help you build a successful career in a variety of disciplines including accounting firms, private and public sectors. Today, ACCA is considered one of the best career rewarding qualifications due to its demand in almost all organizations whether local or multinational. 

Course Structure

FUNDAMENTALS LEVEL (9 papers in total):
Knowledge modules (all 3 papers):

•    Accountant in Business (F1)
•    Management Accounting (F2)
•    Financial Accounting (F3)

Skills modules (all 6 papers):

•    Corporate and Business Law (f4)
•    Performance Management (f5)
•    Taxation (F6)
•    Financial Reporting (UK or International) (F7)
•    Audit & Assurance (UK or International) (F8)
•    Financial Management (F9)

Note: to become an ACCA-qualified accountant you must also pass the Practical Experience Requirements (PER), which involves achieving performance objectives in the work place. Ask the admissions team for more information.

Entry Requirements:

•    Two A Levels and three GCSEs or equivalent in five separate subjects, including English and Mathematics. 
•    Holders of CAT qualification will be transferred to the skills module of the ACCA qualification and given exemptions from the first three papers in the knowledge module. 

Assessment:

Combination of multiple choice and written exams.

Progression:

We expect most ACCA professionals to pursue the following on completion of the ACCA course:
•    Apply for a Job – in Accounting Firms, Finance and Banking, Public and Private Sector. 
•    Further Study – ACCA is an acceptable Entry qualification for many higher education programmes for those intending to further their education. 

Other details

Awarding body: Association of Certified Chartered Accountants
Duration: 2 and half years
Tuition Fee: see Fee Information
Mode of Study: Full-time and Part time* 
*subject to minimum enrolment numbers