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What is ACCA?

Largest and fastest growing international accountancy body

240,000 students/affiliates

105,000 members in 170 countries

7.8% average annual growth - 1997

Strong presence across all employment sectors

Market driven range of products and services

Why choose ACCA?

Diverse employment opportunities

Relevant to all employment sectors

Flexibility in how you achieve qualification

Innovative value added services

Keep career options open

Global profile equals global opportunities

Professional Bodies – the differences

ACCAFirms

Industry

Comm.

Council

CA

Firms

CIMA

Ind./Comm.

CIPFA

Council

Public sector

Corporate sector

Practice sector

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The path to qualification

Requirements to qualify (1) Exams

14 exams / 3 stages

2 sittings per year

Up to 4 papers can be taken in one sitting

Optional papers allow specialisation at final stage

10 year time limit

ACCA syllabus

Part One1.1 Preparing Financial Statements1.2 Financial Information for Management1.3 Managing People

Part Two2.1 Information Systems2.2 Corporate and Business Law2.3 Business Taxation2.4 Financial Management and Control2.5 Financial Reporting2.6 Audit and Internal Review

ACCA syllabus: Part 3

Option papers - any two of the following:3.1 Audit and Assurance Services3.2 Advanced Taxation3.3 Performance Management3.4 Business Information Management

Core papers:3.5 Strategic Business Planning and Development3.6 Advanced Corporate Reporting3.7 Strategic Financial Management

Exemptions

Any degree accepted

BA Accounting & FinancePart 1 plus 2.1, 2.2.Papers 2.3, 2.4,2.5 & 2.6*

https://www.acca-business.org/exempenq/

Requirements to qualify (2) Training

3 years practical training

Competence based

Can be completed before, during or after exams

ACCA accredited employers- Over 5000 in UK alone

Practice sectorErnst & Young, PricewaterhouseCoopers, KPMG, BDO Stoy Hayward, Deloitte,

LittlejohnFrazer

Corporate sectorAbbey National, Arcadia, Avon Barclays, BBC, British Airways, Centrica,

Debenhams, M&S, Specsavers, Warner Music

Public sectorHM Revenue & Customs, NHS Trusts,

Local Authorities

ACCA employers - SMEs

Represent majority of UK businesses

Often overlooked by graduates

Potential for faster career progression

Potential for greater career diversity

Help is at hand: accaglobal/students/training_vacancies

ACCA Graduate Guide

Skills employers look for

Numerical competence

Strong communication skills

Good team player

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Commitment and motivation

Accelerate

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Accelerate

For an annual fee of £15 you can enjoy the following benefits:

Insider knowledge

Free ACCA registration

Invitations to ACCA undergraduate events

Accelerate Finalist Day

Prestige!

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