The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

The aim of the Association is to provide a qualification which is closely linked to the needs of the accountant in the modern business world and which prepares members for work in any sector of the economy. The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is the most recognised International Accounting and Auditing Body in the world.
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The course consists of 14 papers. After passing all modules and 3 years of relevant practical experience students can achieve ACCA and practice accounting and audit.

Commencement: January, July & September of each year.

Study Mode: Full-Time (15-21hrs/week)

Duration:
Fundamentals - 2 Academic Years
Professional - 1 Academic Year

The course syllabus is divided into 2 different parts:

You will need to complete 14 papers in total. A maximum of nine papers in the Fundamentals level are available for exemption.

FUNDAMENTALS (nine papers in total)

Knowledge
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F1 Accountant in Business
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F2 Management Accounting
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F3 Financial Accounting

Skills
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F4 Corporate and Business Law
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F5 Performance Management
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F6 Taxation
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F7 Financial Reporting
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F8 Audit and Assurance
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F9 Financial Management

Course Fee:

UK Residing Students £325.00 per paper

Overseas Students Total £3150

PROFESSIONAL (five papers in total)

Essentials
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P1 Professional Accountant
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P2 Corporate Reporting
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P3 Business Analysis

Options (two to be completed)
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P4 Advanced Financial Management
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P5 Advanced Performance Management
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P6 Advanced Taxation
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P7 Advanced Audit and Assurance

Course Fee:

UK Residing Students £350.00 per paper

Overseas Students Total £2250

Minimum Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirements to register are 2 A level GCE plus three GCSE/GCE Ordinary level passes in five different subjects (including Maths and English) or equivalent overseas qualifications.

Mature Students Entry Route (MSER)
Individuals over 21 years who do not meet the minimum entry requirements may register through the Mature Student Entry Route (MSER). This is designed for students who have the maturity and skills to deal with the ACCA Qualification instead of first undertaking the Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) qualification. MSER students must pass the equivalent of Paper F2, Management Accounting and Paper F3, Financial Accounting within two years of registering.

Exemptions
Holders of Higher qualifications, i.e. MBA, MSc Finance or similar higher qualifications are considered for exemptions from some or all of the Fundamentals Level.

Important Information
The current deadlines for registration, exemption claims and examination entries are as follows:

Registration by: 31 January; 15 August
Exemptions by: 31 January; 31 July
Examination entry by: 15 April; 15 October
Exams: June; December