Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

ACCA has been a globally recognised accountancy body for almost 100 years and currently has nearly 300,000 students and members across 160 countries. ACCA has a network of over 70 staffed offices around the world.

Founded on the 30 November 1904 with its first exams taking place in 1906, the organisation was originally called the London Association of Accountants. Several name changes and a merger with a Scottish body then followed before the award of the Royal Charter in 1974. The current name was adopted in 1996.

Professional qualifications

The scheme is a relevant, targeted combination of study and practical experience. The syllabus is split into 3 parts. Candidates must pass all exams in Part 1 (three mandatory exams) and Part 2 (six mandatory exams) before starting Part 3. Part 3 itself comprises three mandatory ‘core papers’ plus an additional two exams chosen from a selection of four. In addition, to successfully completing the exams, students are required to obtain a minimum of three years of relevant supervised practical experience in order to qualify.

For entry onto the scheme, you will require a minimum of 2 A levels and 3 GCSEs comprising 5 different subjects that must include English and Mathematics. Alternatively, a BTEC, GNVQ, NVQ level 3-4 or university degree in any subject is sufficient. Candidates at the Intermediate stage of their AAT are also permitted.

ACCA now offers a total of nine qualifications including a structured MBA course in partnership with Oxford Brookes University. Successful completion of ACCA's Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) level B or Certified Diploma in Accounting   Finance will also enable you to enter the professional scheme.

Source: www.accaglobal.com

Contact details

Association of Chartered Certified
Accountants
29 Lincoln's Inn Field
London WC2A 3EE
Telephone:  0141 582 200
Email: info@accaglobal.com
Web: www.accaglobal.com