ACCA

ACCA (Fundamentals level)

About The course

The ACCA Qualification is designed to provide the accounting knowledge, skills and professional values which will deliver finance professionals who are capable of building successful careers across all sectors, whether they are working in the public or private sectors, practising in accounting firms, or pursuing a career in business.

In order to qualify as an ACCA member, you will complete:

14 exams (Fundamentals level & professional level) relevant practical experience, with a minimum of three years a Professional Ethics module.

The ACCA Qualification embeds the global accounting education standards set by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC). There is a strong focus on professional values, ethics, and governance. These skills are essential as the profession moves towards strengthened codes of conduct, regulation, and legislation - with an increasing focus on professionalism and ethics in accounting. These are examined at the highest level in the ACCA Qualification and are a core element of your practical experience requirements.

ACCA Fundamentals level

The Fundamentals level is divided into two modules - Knowledge and Skills. The Knowledge module (F1-F3) introduces students to the core areas of financial and management accounting. This provides the platform from which the other technical accountancy areas will be studied in greater detail in the Skills module. The Skills module (F4-F9) contains six subjects which comprehensively cover the main technical areas that any accountant - regardless of their future career aspirations - are expected to have mastered. These comprise law, performance management, taxation, financial reporting, auditing, and financial management.

Syllabus

The Knowledge module (F1-F3)

F1 Accountant in Business AB
F2 Management Accounting MA
F3 Financial Accounting FA

The Skills module (F4-F9)

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

Entry Requirements

To register with ACCA you must normally be at least 18 years of age.

Minimum entry requirements are 2 A-Level and 3 GSCE passes or their foreign equivalents. There is also a Mature Student Entry Route (MSER) for candidates that are over the age of 21 who do not meet the normal entry requirements.

Exemptions are awarded for ACCA recognized relevant qualifications such as accountancy degrees, MBA, AAT AND CAT. This is a guide only and it is recommended that you check with the ACCA or their website on for future information.

Qualification: ACCA
Awarding Body: Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Assessment: Examinations
Duration: 3-4 years
Mode of study: Full time/ Part time
Start Dates: January/ July/ September
Course Fees: £2495.00