ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the largest and fastest-growing international accountancy body with 260,000 students and 110,000 members in 170 countries. We 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 works to achieve and promote the highest professional, ethical and governance standards and advance the public interest.
ACCA delivers qualifications in partnership with many organisations and works closely with nearly 400 registered tuition providers and over 6,500 employers of accountants and finance professionals.
ACCA's reputation is grounded in over 100 years of providing accounting and financial qualifications. Our long traditions are complemented by modern thinking, backed by a predominantly young, dynamic membership.
ACCA offers four core qualifications:
- a technician level qualification provides a comprehensive introduction to accountancy
- a professional qualification enabling members to reach the highest level in accountancy
- a Bachelor of Science in Applied Accounting which is centred on the needs of employers for practical, professional accounting
- an MBA designed to broaden business understanding and enhance strategic decision making
In keeping with ACCA's commitment to lifelong learning, we have launched a range of further qualifications and a leading edge continuing professional development (CPD) scheme - ACCA Realise. Our programmes are designed to suit the needs of accountants, finance-professionals and non-finance professionals with financial responsibility, at all stages of their careers.
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| FUNDAMENTALS
(Nine papers in total) |
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You will need to complete 14 papers in total. A maximum of nine papers in the Fundamentals level are available for exemption.
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 Assurance (AA)
F9 Financial Management (FM)
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Tuition Fee:
£ 275 per paper
(For Home Students only) |
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PROFESSIONAL
(five papers in total) |
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Essentials
P1 Professional Accountant (PA)
P2 Corporate Reporting (CR)
P3 Business Analysis (BA)
Options (two to be completed)
P4 Advanced Financial Management (AFM)
P5 Advanced Performance Management (APM)
P6 Advanced Taxation (ATX)
P7 Advanced Audit and Assurance (AAA)
Tuition Fee:
£ 300 per paper
(For Home Students only) |
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Exam/Exemption |
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Exam/Exemption(payable to ACCA) December 07
Knowledge £ 45/paper
Skills £ 53/paper
Professional £ 61/paper
Annual Subscription (payable to ACCA by the student) £62 for the Year 2007
For more information and registration for ACCA, please visit the website www.accaglobal.com/join/acca/ |
Examination Process
- 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 examination sessions per year - one
in June and one in December.
- Up to four papers can be taken in a single examination
session, but papers must be taken in order.
- Credits gained successfully in Parts 1, 2 and the
Part 3 Optional Papers can be retained, to prevent unnecessary re-taking
of examinations.
- All Part 1 Papers must be completed before Part 3
Papers are attempted.
- At least one Part 3 Optional Paper must be completed
before the Core Papers are attempted.
Discounts and scholarships are available to students registering for more than 3 papers at a time.
For more information, please refer to the
ACCA official website www.accaglobal.com
CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANCY TECHNICIAN (CAT)
Whether you wish to start a career in finance, gain recognition for the wealth of skills and experience you have already achieved, or want accelerated progression to the ACCA Professional Scheme and a more senior position in accountancy, ACCA's Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) Scheme will help you towards your career of choice.
The CAT Scheme comprises a combination of exams and practical experience. It is designed to equip you with all the necessary technical skills and knowledge required to fulfil an accounting role to technician level. It also provides a firm foundation of knowledge and the opportunity to fast track towards becoming a professional ACCA accountant.
CAT |
Introductory Level |
1 Recording Financial Transactions
2 Information for Management Control
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Intermediate Level |
3 Maintaining Financial Records
4 Accounting for Costs
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Advanced Level |
5 Managing People and Systems
6 Drafting Financial Statements
7 Planning, Control and Performance Management
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plus two options from |
8 Implementing Audit Procedures
9 Preparing Taxation Computations
10 Managing Finances
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Fee |
£175 per paper
(For Home Students only)
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