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'Qualifications Uncovered' - ACCA
Updated on February 17, 2019 // Created on March 12, 2014Founded in 1904, the ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the global body for professional accountants, offering the Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) qualification. As one of the largest and fastest growing global accountancy bodies, with 170,000 members and 436,000 students in 180 countries, they have built a reputation for quality and excellence.
What is the ACCA Certification?
The ACCA qualification enables you to become a Chartered Certified Accountant, use the designated letters 'ACCA', and will provide you with skills and knowledge relevant to any business. The qualification is based on international accounting and auditing standards.
What will you learn?
What is the value of the ACCA Certification?
Gaining such a qualification is evidence that the holder possesses skills and knowledge which employers in industry, banking, auditing, consulting as well as other professions like taxation and law are looking for. The qualification is greatly respected in the UAE and there are a variety of course providers who offer courses that prepare professionals for the exams and papers.
Are you ready to study?
Check your English and maths skills to see if you're ready to study with ACCA by using the free self-check modules.
ACCA in the UAE (a special case)
ACCA has signed a strategic partnership with the national accountancy body of the UAE - Accountants and Auditors Association (AAA) - to enhance the accountancy and finance profession in the country by implementing the national qualification of the UAE.
The new national chartered accountant qualification of the UAE - United Arab Emirates Chartered Accountant (UAECA) - has the ACCA Qualification as its basis. Students This partnership will provide a dual-branded, internationally recognised, IFAC compliant route to membership of both AAA and ACCA.
As a potential student resident in the UAE you will be able to achieve the dual designation of "ACCA" and "UAECA" upon completion of your exams, ethics and practical experience. Obtaining this dual designation involves no additional exams it follows the same process as studying for ACCA, the benefits are that you get both the local recognition of the UAECA designation and the global recognition of the ACCA designation.
Key Facts for ACCA in the UAE:
| Exam Dates | Exams are offered twice a year; in June and December |
| Entry requirements |
You can still join ACCA to study accounting as a student, but you will need to start your studies with our Foundation-level qualifications - Foundations in Accountancy |
| To qualify,complete |
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| Providers in UAE | 5 - 10 |
| Certifications | ACCA is the global body of professional accountants and their qualifications are globally recongised and accepted. In the UAE, ACCA works in partnership with the national accountancy body of the UAE - AAA - to provide aspiring professional accountants an opportunity to gain global and local recognition with dual membership of ACCA and AAA. |
| Intake | Courses run regularly with monthly sessions available and prepare you for exams every June and December |
| Price Range | The prices of the listed courses range from AED 1,500 to AED 3,303 per module - there are also some examination fees to pay to the ACCA. The full qualification may cost around 45,000 AED if you were not eligible for any module exemptions |
| Duration | Depending on the number of modules you need to take the ACCA and how much work experience you complete during your studies the qualification can take up to 4 years to complete. However you have a 10 year window to complete the qualification if needed. |
| Timings | Weekend, weekdays, evening, afternoon, and morning classes are available at different institutions |
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