ACCA Fundamental

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.

ACCA

FUNDAMENTALS
(Nine papers in total)

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)

External Fee (payable to ACCA)

Exam/Exemption 2009
Knowledge: £ 50/paper
Skills: £ 60/paper
Professional: £ 70/paper

Initial Registration
£66 for the Year 2009

Annual Subscription
£66 for the Year 2009

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.