Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA)

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (UK) ACCA
  • ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the largest and fastest-growing global professional accountancy body with 296,000 students and 115,000 members in 170 countries. ACCA aim to offer the first choice qualifications to people of application, ability and ambition around the world who seek a rewarding career in accountancy, finance and management.
  • ACCA support students and members throughout their careers, providing services through a network of nearly 80 offices and centers. ACCA have established more than 50 global accountancy partnerships, through which they deliver qualifications and a range of services which promote global standards, benefit the accountancy profession and enhance the value of accountants in the workplace. ACCA work closely with more than 470 registered tuition providers and nearly 8,500 employers of accountants and finance professionals.
  • ACCA use their expertise and experience to work with governments, donor agencies and professional bodies to develop the accountancy profession. ACCA aim to achieve and promote the highest professional, ethical and governance standards and advance the public interest.
  • ACCA's reputation is grounded in over 100 years of providing accounting and finance qualifications. ACCA’s long traditions are complemented by modern thinking, backed by a diverse, global membership.

Eligibility
  • 17 Years age and
  • 2 GCE (Advanced Level) passes and 3 GCE (Ordinary Level) passes
  • Advanced Level passes at grades A-E
  • Ordinary Level passes at grades A-C including English and Mathematics

Entry Routes
Entry Routes


Syllabus
FUNDAMENTALS LEVEL ( 9 Papers)
Knowledge
F1
Accountant in Business (AB)
F2
Management Accounting (MA)
F3
Financial Accounting (FA)

Skills
F4
Corporate and Business Law (CL)
F5
Performance Management (PM)
F6
Taxation (TX)
F7
Financial Reporting (FR)
F8
Audit and Insurance (AA)
F9
Financial Management (FM)

PROFESSIONAL LEVEL (5 PAPERS)
Essentials
P1
Professional Accountant (PA)
P2
Corporate Reporting (CR)
P3
Business Analysis (BA)
(Any 2 optional papers)
P4
Advanced Financial Management (AFM)
P5
Advance Performance Management (APM)
P6
Advanced Taxation (ATX)
P7
Advanced Audit and Assurance (AAA)


Examinations
  • Students have ten years to complete all examination papers from the date of registration.
  • The pass mark for all papers is 50%.
  • There are two manual examination sessions per year - one in June and one in December.
  • Up to four papers can be taken in a single examination session.
Computer Based Examinations
  • CBE are held Every Month.
  • Available for F1, F2 & F3 papers of the knowledge module.
  • Results are announced on the spot.
  • Students can take these exams at any time throughout the year.

Oxford Brookes
In a unique partnership between ACCA and Oxford Brookes University , you will have the opportunity to study for a Bsc (Hons) in Applied Accounting whilst taking your ACCA exams.
Part way through - or even after - your studies, you can opt to complete a research and analysis project and gain an internationally recognized degree qualification. The world's largest undergraduate degree programme in accounting, it is the perfect way to enhance your ACCA Qualification and will provide a valuable boost to your CV and broaden your skills set - something employers will really appreciate.


Practical Experience
  • Minimum of 3 Years’ supervised, relevant practical experience
  • Experience can be either before, during or after examination in:
    • Corporate Sector
    • Public Sector
    • Public Practice

Important Dates
  • Annual Subscription is due on 1st January
  • Last dates for ACCA registration:
    • 15th August for December Session
    • 31st December for June Session
  • Examinations are held in June and December.
  • Results are announced in August and February for June & December session respectively.
  • Last date for exam fee is 15th October & 15th April for June & December session respectively.