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THE ACCA QUALIFICATION
How to become a chartered certified accountant with the ACCA Qualification.
Choose to study accounting with ACCA and we will provide you with skills and knowledge relevant to any business, which means you are free to choose which type of accountancy role and organisation you want to work for.
The ACCA Qualification will provide you with skills and knowledge relevant to any business, which means you are free to choose which type of accountancy role and organisation you want to work for.
There is a strong focus on professional values, ethics and governance. This is essential because the profession is moving towards strengthened codes of conduct, regulation and legislation, which is why our qualification has an increased focus on professionalism and ethics in accounting.
Professionalism and ethics is examined at the highest level in the ACCA Qualification. It is also a main part of the practical experience you must complete to qualify.
To qualify as an ACCA member, you will need to complete:
EXAMS - A Minimum of five of 14 exams (nine are eligible for exemption*) EXPERIENCE - Record 36 months' experience in a relevant role ETHICS - The Professional Ethics module.*Nine of the exams which are part of the qualification will not need to be taken if you have other relevant qualifications at the same level. You will need to provide proof of your previous qualifications so you can claim exemptions.
ACHIEVE QUALIFICATIONS ALONG THE WAY
On your way to ACCA membership, there are lots of qualifications you can achieve gain along the way. This is a great way to show your knowledge and skills to employers and helps keep you on track and motivated. You can achieve:
A Diploma In Accounting And Business An Advanced Diploma In Accounting And Business A Bsc (Hons) Degree In Applied Accounting Awarded By Oxford Brookes
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HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?It depends on what qualifications you have before you register with us. The quickest way to become qualified is to work and study at the same time. If you do, you could become an ACCA member in three or four years.
How you study for our qualification is very flexible and you can progress at your own pace. But there is a ten-year time time limit to complete just the exams which starts from the date of your initial registration.
Why not download and use our Student Planner App via the link to the left to help calculate how long your journey to ACCA membership will take.
STUDY OPTIONSYou can choose how you study, how often you sit your exams and where you get your relevant practical experience. But we recommend you do the practical experience along with passing your exams if you can.
You can choose from a variety of different study options including:
Full-Time Courses Part-Time Day Or Evening Courses Distance Learning Weekend Courses Revision Courses.
EXAMSThe ACCA exams are divided into two levels; Fundamentals and Professional.
The Fundamentals level is divided into two modules Knowledge and Skills.
The Knowledge module introduces you to the main areas of financial and management accounting. You will study the other technical accountancy areas after you study this. There are six subjects in the Skills module which cover the main technical areas that accountants are expected to know.
FUNDAMENTALS (NINE PAPERS IN TOTAL)
KNOWLEDGE
F1 Accountant in BusinessF2 Management AccountingF3 Financial Accounting
SKILLS
F4 Corporate and Business LawF5 Performance ManagementF6 TaxationF7 Financial ReportingF8 Audit and AssuranceF9 Financial Management
The Professional level is divided into two modules; Essentials and Options. Both of the modules at Professional level have been set at the same ability level as a Masters degree.
This level builds on the technical knowledge you will already have. It will also explore more advanced professional skills, techniques and values. These are required at a senior level by accountants working in an advisory or consultancy role.
All students have to pass the three papers in the Essentials module. The Options module contains four papers, but you only need to complete two.
PROFESSIONAL (FIVE PAPERS IN TOTAL)
Essentials
P1 Governance, Risk and EthicsP2 Corporate ReportingP3 Business Analysis
Options (two to be completed)
P4 Advanced Financial ManagementP5 Advanced Performance ManagementP6 Advanced TaxationP7 Advanced Audit and Assurance
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS MODULE
Professional ethics is at the heart of the ACCA Qualification.
Professional ethics is covered in 11 of the 16 exam papers. This includes all papers at Professional level and three of the Essential performance objectives.
The Professional Ethics module underpins both your studies and your practical experience. The aim of the module is to introduce you to a range of ethical ideas.
You get access to the module when you become eligible to take Paper P1,Governance, Risk and Ethics. We recommend that you take the Professional Ethics module at around the same time as you take this paper. You must finish it before you can become a member and before you can finish your BSc degree.
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTA key part of the ACCA Qualification is getting relevant practical experience in the workplace. Our exams will give you the theory behind your knowledge of accountancy, but you also need to have the practical experience to support it. This experience, alongside your exams and ethical awareness, will mean you are fully prepared for a challenging career as a professional accountant.
The ACCA Qualification closely links practical experience to your studies. This means you can apply the knowledge you gain from the exams to your workplace. This also will show future employers that you have the right mix of knowledge and skills.
You should think about the practical experience you need to gain for the ACCA Qualification when looking for a job and choosing your employer.
You need to do three years' relevant work experience and achieve 13 of the performance objectives listed below. You will need to do all nine listed as 'Essentials' and four of those listed as 'Options'.
Performance objectives are part of the requirements you must meet for your practical experience. They set out a clear guide for the activities you should do and what you should achieve in the workplace. They outline the standards and expected result of your work. They also show the attitudes you are expected to have as a trainee accountant.
ESSENTIALS (all nine to be done)
Professionalism, ethics and governance
1. Demonstrate the application of professional ethics, values and judgement.
2. Contribute to the effective governance of an organisation.
3. Raise awareness of non-financial risk.
Personal effectiveness
4. Manage self.
5. Communicate effectively.
6 Use information and communications technology.
Business management
7. Manage ongoing activities in your area of responsibility.
8. Improve departmental performance.
9. Manage an assignment.
OPTIONS (four to be done) Financial accounting and reporting
10. Prepare financial statements for external purposes.
11. Interpret financial transactions and financial statements.
Performance measurement and management accounting.
12. Prepare financial information for management.
13. Contribute to budget planning and production.
14. Monitor and control budgets.
Finance and financial management
15. Evaluate potential business/investment opportunities and the required finance options.
16. Manage cash using active cash management and treasury systems.
Audit and assurance
17. Prepare for and collect evidence for audit.
18. Evaluate and report on audit.
Taxation
19. Evaluate and compute taxes payable.
20. Assist with tax planning.
ACCA Distance Learning From Sapience Finishing School.
The ACCA is a globally recognised accountancy qualification. It is a badge of quality and professionalism, and ensures that your knowledge and skills are of the highest professional standard. The ACCA can enhance your reputation, strengthen your position in the marketplace, and deliver added value to your business. Study your ACCA qualification at your own pace and place with an ACCA Distance Learning Course – ideal if you want to study from home.
Taking the ACCA programme with Sapience equips you for a range of roles in business, accountancy and management. With genuine tutor expertise in these subject areas, plus industry-leading materials, we'll help you develop the skills you need to build your career and stay competitive. The part-time ACCA study programme is provided by Sapience Finishing School.
With an ACCA home study course from First Intuition you get all the study materials you need to study on your own and at your own pace, knowing that you can contact your subject tutor at any time if you need help. Home study materials include:
Study guide and planner:
Giving valuable advice on how you should approach your studies, including which questions you should tackle as you progress through your studies.
Course notes:
Cover the entire syllabus and have been written by our tutors. These are the same notes that we use in both the classroom and as the basis for our online recorded lectures. They are concise, but cover everything you need to know, and include exam standard lecture examples throughout. And we update them for every exam sitting so they are always up to date and reflect the latest examiners comments.
Revision kit:
Containing essential questions for exam practice along with model solutions and workings so you can check your own answers.
Pass cards:
Pass cards Are also provided as a useful revision aid. These pocket sized notes mean you can carry them with you to revise on the go.
Fees and Payments
Fees and payments are divided into two categories
Fees Payable to ACCA
ACCA Qualification
Initial registration 7000*
Annual subscription 7000*
*Re-registration fee 7000*
*Subject to changes in exchange rate
EXAM ENTRY DEADLINES
Exam entry period
Early Standard Late
June exam session
8 March 9 March - 8 April
9 April - 8 May
December exam session
8 September
9 September - 8 October
9 October - 8 November
Exam entry method
online only
online and paper
online only
EXAM ENTRY FEES
We've introduced fees for exam entry, that are based on the dates above. These will apply to you when you want to enter for exams after you have registered for the ACCA Qualification.
Exam level Exam entry period
June 2013 exam fee (per exam)
December 2013 exam fee (per exam)
Knowledge(F1 - F3)
Early 5600 5700Standard 6400 6600Late 19600 20200
Skills(F4 - F9)
Early 7000 7300Standard 8100 8300Late 21200 21800
Professional(P1 - P3 and any two from P4 - P7)
Early 8200 8500Standard 9300 9600Late 22600 23400
Fees Payable To Sapience
Initial registration : 5000 Paper Levels
Knowledge(F1-F3)
8000 + Courier Charges
Skills(F4-F9)
10000 + Courier Charges
Professional(P1 - P3 and any two from P4 - P7)
15000 + Courier Charges