Association Of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

Course details

The ACCA qualification provides students with a sound base on which to build a career in finance or in related areas. As an ACCA Affiliate, students will develop a range of skills, giving an in-depth knowledge of accounting principles, management techniques and IT, enabling students to work in any area of finance and creating a world of opportunities for their future. ACCA qualification aims to offer business-relevant, first-choice qualifications to people of application, ability and ambition around the world who seek a rewarding career in accountancy, finance and management.

Entry Requirements

• 18 years old
• 2 'A' Levels and 3 GCSEs or equivalent in 5 separate subjects, including English and Mathematics
• Professional Certificate in English – Intermediate awarded by FTMSGlobal Academy or IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
• Completion of FiA - Diploma in Accounting and Business

Students who meet the minimum entry requirements to commence the ACCA Qualification i.e. have a minimum of 2 A levels and 3 GCSE or equivalent; they can either register for ACCA qualification and commence the studies at the knowledge module, F1, F2 & F3 or register on the Foundation in Accountancy (FIA) and complete Introductory and Intermediate certificate in financial and management accounting)

How will I be assessed?

Examinations from ACCA, UK. Students taking the F1, F2, F3 and F4 modules can opt between paper-based exam or Computer Based Exam (CBE). Students taking the rest of the modules (F5 onwards) will have to sit for paper-based exams only.

What will I learn?

1. Fundamentals - Knowledge
   • F1 – Accountant in Business
   • F2 – Management Accounting
   • F3 – Financial Accounting
2. Fundamentals - Skills
   • F4 – Corporate and Business Law
   • F5 – Performance Management
   • F6 – Taxation
   • F7 - Financial Reporting
   • F8 - Audit and Assurance
   • F9 – Financial Management
3. Professional – Essentials
   • P1 – Governance, Risk & Ethics
   • P2 - Corporate Reporting
   • P3 – Business Analysis
4. Professional – Options (choose any two)
   • P4 – Advanced Financial Management
   • P5 – Advanced Performance Management
   • P6 – Advanced Taxation
   • P7– Advanced Audit and Assurance