The ACCA Qualification

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Think about something you like

It could be your favourite
food. Your favourite gadget.
Or your favourite movie.

Now think about the companies that

produce your favourite things. Why
do they produce them? Well, they
want you to be a happy customer.
Because happy customers are good
for business. Happy customers make
a company money. And money is the
main reason why companies exist.
Even charities and not-for-profit
companies need to make sure they
use their funds in the most efficient
way. And every single organisation,
big or small, local or global, is in
business to make money. Or save
money. Or advise other businesses
how to make and save money.

All have one thing in common. They

need professionals who understand
finance. Who can play a fundamental
role in running the business. Who can
help make the business a success.

There you have it. You’re thinking

about a career in accountancy.

A career in accountancy is a
great choice and can offer you
excellent job prospects. You could
work your way right to the very
top of an organisation with the
right professional accountancy
qualification. And because
accountants play a central function in
any business, accountancy can offer
you prestige and responsibility.

There’s a lot to think about and

consider. You may already know
you want to become a professional
accountant and the type of work
you want to do. You just need
to decide which accountancy
qualification to complete. Or you
may still be undecided and want to
keep your options open in terms
of where you work and what type
of accounting role you choose.

Whatever stage you are at in your

career planning, ACCA can help.
The ACCA Qualification will help
you reach your career destination.
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Think about ACCA

Here are just some of the Our qualifications remain globally
reasons why you should choose relevant. Which is why employers
ACCA as your route to a career recruit individuals who have our
in accountancy and finance. qualifications and why we have so
many students and members. We
The ACCA Qualification will provide currently have 147,000 members and
you with skills and knowledge 424,000 students in over 170 countries.
relevant to any business, which
means you are free to choose We have a network of 83 offices
which type of accountancy role and around the world to offer you support
organisation you want to work for. while you complete your qualification.

ACCA is known as the global body What qualifications you have now
for professional accountants and will determine at which point you
our qualifications are available start your journey with us. There are
around the world. It means you can lots of qualifications you can pick
study and work wherever you wish up along the way to measure your
your career path to take you. success and keep you motivated.

People already working in the It’s up to you to decide how far

accountancy and finance profession you wish to progress your career in
know and respect our organisation accountancy. Of course we hope
and the qualifications we offer. By you go all the way and become a
association, it means you will be in professional accountant and an ACCA
demand. Employers will recognise member, working in the most senior
and respect your ACCA Qualification positions. All we ask is that you have
and know you have the right skills the ambition and determination
needed to get the job done. to work hard to succeed. We hope
the information in this brochure
We’ve been around for a long time will help you make that decision.
– over 100 years. It means people
in business know about us for all
the right reasons. We have a proven
reputation for quality and excellence.

Collect qualifications
along the way
As you study and train for the ACCA Qualification, there are
lots of qualifications you can achieve along the way as you
progress towards ACCA membership. This is a great way to
demonstrate to employers the knowledge and skills you have
acquired and helps keep you on track and motivated.

On your way to ACCA membership you can achieve:

–– a Diploma in Accounting and Business

–– an Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business
–– a BSc (Hons) degree in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University.

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The ACCA Qualification

Is this suitable for me? How long will it take WHAT’S INVOLVED?
You should choose this qualification to complete?
if you want to become a professional It depends on what qualifications To achieve the ACCA Qualification you
accountant and have the choice of you have before you register with will need to complete exams, an ethics
working in any type of accountancy us. The quickest way to qualify is to module and practical experience.
sector, either in your own country or work and study at the same time. If
other countries around the world. you do, you could qualify in three or Exams
four years. Studying for the ACCA
Do I need any Qualification is very flexible and You need to complete 14 exams
qualifications to start? you can progress at your own pace. in total. A maximum of nine
Yes. You need a minimum of ACCA has a ten year time limit, from exams in the Fundamentals level
three GCSEs and two A levels, the date of registration, for you to are available for exemption.
in five separate subjects, complete the exam component.
including maths and English, FUNDAMENTALS LEVEL
or equivalent qualifications. Can I miss out some
exams if I have relevant Knowledge exams
If you don’t have these minimum qualifications?
F1 Accountant in Business
qualifications, you should register Yes. For example, if you have a
F2 Management Accounting
for Foundations in Accountancy and relevant degree from an accredited
F3* Financial Accounting
study for one, or all, of our entry- institution, you may be exempt from
level qualifications. Please visit our our first nine exams, leaving you Skills exams
website for more information. only five exams to complete. Please F4** Corporate and Business Law
visit our website to check what F5 Performance Management
How difficult is it? exemptions you may claim based F6** Taxation
Professional exams are hard work, on your previous qualifications. F7* Financial Reporting
so only those with the determination F8* Audit and Assurance
to succeed should apply. The Do i just need to pass exams F9 Financial Management
Fundamentals level (the first nine to become ACCA qualified?
papers) is equivalent to degree No. You will also need to complete PROFESSIONAL LEVEL
level and the Professional level is three years’ relevant practical
equivalent to a master’s degree. experience and achieve 13 P1 Governance, Risk and Ethics
performance objectives. Don’t forget, P2* Corporate Reporting
What kind of work could I you will also need to complete the P3 Business Analysis
do with this qualification? Professional Ethics module too.
As a qualified chartered certified Two of the following options
accountant you could work in any Can I go on to do other P4 Advanced Financial
sector, in any type and size of ACCA qualifications? Management
organisation. For example, with Yes. As an ACCA member, you will P5 Advanced Performance
the ACCA Qualification you can be required to keep your knowledge Management
specialise in one area of accountancy, and skills up to date. We provide P6** Advanced Taxation
eg audit or tax, with a small firm lots of learning opportunities for P7* Advanced Audit and Assurance
of accountants or one of the big you to do this, including technical
accountancy firms. Or you may resources, articles to read, courses * These exams are based on
wish to work in a consultancy role, and seminars. We also offer an MBA international standards for financial
provide financial information and with Oxford Brookes University for reporting and auditing and have
advice, or manage the finances of members who wish to achieve a also been adapted for national
a large multinational company. generalist business qualification. accountancy practices in Hong Kong,
Ireland, Singapore and the UK.

** In some countries, it is possible

to take versions of these exams
based on local law and tax.
We call these variants. Visit our
website for more details.
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Ethics

A Professional Ethics module designed to give you exposure to a range

of perspectives to develop your ethical knowledge. It’s important
to ACCA that you know how to behave ethically and professionally.
This module should be completed before, at the same time as or
soon after completing Paper P1, Governance, Risk and Ethics.

Experience

You will need to complete three years’ relevant practical experience and achieve
13 performance objectives. This will help you to demonstrate to potential
employers that you can apply your knowledge to the workplace and are
ready for business. You can achieve your work experience before, at the same
time as or after completing your exams. Ideally, at the same time is best.

ESSENTIALS (all nine to be completed)

Professionalism, ethics and governance

1 Demonstrate the application of professional ethics, values and judgement
2 Contribute to the effective governance of an organisation
3 Raise awareness of non-financial risk
Personal effectiveness
4 Manage self
5 Communicate effectively
6 Use information and communications technology
Business management
7 Manage ongoing activities in your area of responsibility
8 Improve departmental performance
9 Manage an assignment

OPTIONS (any four to be completed)

Financial accounting and reporting

10 Prepare financial statements for external purposes
11 Interpret financial transactions and financial statements
Performance measurement and management accounting
12 Prepare financial information for management
13 Contribute to budget planning and production
14 Monitor and control budgets
Finance and financial management
15 Evaluate potential business/investment opportunities
and the required finance options
16 Manage cash using active cash management and treasury systems
Audit and assurance
17 Prepare for and collect evidence for audit
18 Evaluate and report on audit
Taxation
19 Evaluate and compute taxes payable
20 Assist with tax planning

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Thinking big

Having enjoyed Chris’s decision to study ACCA still

required careful thought: ‘Be aware
working for a Big Four of the uncertainty, but inspired by
the possibility,’ is his advice. ‘As you
firm in Barbados, consider whether or not to pursue
Canada and the an ACCA qualification there may
be tremendous doubt in your mind
Bahamas – across about registering and whether or
a broad range of not you will pass the exams. But if
you look past that, you can be really
industries – it is little inspired by the possibilities that
wonder that Chris are almost immediately created.’

Brome FCCA, a senior Chris’s achievements, including

manager at KPMG, being top Barbados student in two
subjects, were recognised at work
can’t think of anything through remuneration and promotion.
else he’d rather do. It also enhanced his ability to
manage relationships with clients.

‘I really enjoy travelling and exploring ‘I was invited to travel to Toronto in

new places,’ says Chris. ‘I love to 2002 where I started to work in the
experience new cultures and people, financial advisory services area. By
and fortunately my current job has 2003 I was an assistant manager.
afforded me travel to a number But I continued to have a keen
of places across Europe, North interest in corporate finance. And I
America and the Caribbean.’ maintained contact with colleagues
in the Caribbean.’ In 2004, Chris
Originally from Barbados, Chris returned to Barbados. Two years
studied for a degree in computer later he was promoted to manager
science and accounting from the and was working on transactions up
University of the West Indies. ‘I to US$370m, for which he enjoyed
chose subjects in my degree that a secondment to the Bahamas.
closely followed the ACCA syllabus
so that when I registered with He is now a senior manager at KPMG
ACCA my degree studies would be in Barbados in the corporate finance
recognised and I could gain maximum area and has experience of working
exemptions. As a result, I only had across a number of industries. ‘What If you want a
to sit seven exams with ACCA. I most enjoy is that no two days are challenging and
the same. I get satisfaction from
‘I joined KPMG Barbados in 1998 seeing a completed assignment rewarding career
and started my ACCA studies. I in the form of a report, and from it’s essential that
found that a combination of self- that report your client taking action
study, group study and revision based on what you’ve advised. It’s
you get qualified.
classes worked best for me.’ Chris also about working with a good At the end of the
completed his final exams two years
later and achieved membership the
team of individuals on a project.
day, when you step
following year. ‘As I was working ‘Working in a Big Four firm like into a boardroom,
while I was studying I was able
to put my studies into context.
KPMG provides variety – both in
terms of the people and companies
you want to add
This meant my work helped me that you get to work with – and value and speak
understand the theory and I found you can expect to enjoy upward, with authority.
that I could immediately put into global and cross-functional mobility.
practice what I was learning in my I can’t think of anywhere else I’d
studies. It also helped that I was rather be. And there’s one thing
earning while I was learning.’ my job will never be – dull.’
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Name CHRIS BROME

FAST FACTS
Job title SENIOR MANAGER
– ADVISORY
Employer KPMG BARBADOS
Studies Joined ACCA in 1998,
completed his final
exams in December
2000 and achieved
membership in 2001
Career at 12 years’ experience
a glance working mainly in financial
advisory services in
Barbados, the Bahamas
and Canada in offshore
banking, insurance,
telecommunications,
retail, hospitality, tourism
and leisure, oil and gas,
government and not-for-
profit organisations
Hobbies ‘Liming’ (hanging out) with
friends and playing the piano

IN PRACTICE
WHAT’S INVOLVED?

Chris was part of an international

team performing an evaluation of
the operations for the privatisation
and development of an airport.

He managed a team of regional resources

that performed financial due diligence
for a multimillion-dollar transaction
which involved reviewing the operations
of a hotel and development costs
for a number of villas in St Lucia.

Chris led a team of professionals that

performed bid defence services for a client
involved in a hostile takeover situation.

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Destination anywhere Financial

expertise is not
only an advantage
for any manager,
‘It’s a career where Sarah started her ACCA studies in
1998. Back then she was employed but a fundamental
both your earning full-time, simultaneously ran a
requirement
business part-time, and had six
and travel potential horses to look after. During her for those at
are limited only by studies she attained a couple of
the top of any
promotions and also changed
the opportunities you employer, moving from the public organisation.
choose,’ says Sarah to private sector. ‘I won’t lie, it was
tough’ admits Sarah. ‘It wasn’t
Pumfrett FCCA. Having possible for me to attend regular
left school at 16 to work tuition or intensive study sessions.
So I simply bought the approved
in a shop, she started textbooks and studied as best I could
her ACCA studies aged during evenings and weekends.

27. Sarah has now seen ‘ACCA isn’t an easy option. It will
the world, and has take hours of study, experience
and hard work. But the dedication
never looked back. will pay dividends as employers
recognise the value qualified
‘I left school at 16 and started accountants bring to business. It’s
work the following day in an a profession with great flexibility,
ironmonger’s shop,’ says Sarah. which truly can be fitted in around
‘I sold everything from fine china “life” in terms of work/life balance.’
to maggots! From there, I held
a variety of jobs in a number of Sarah attempted four exams each
sectors including engineering, local exam session every six months. But
authority, education, agriculture, towards the end of her studies she
and also in charity. At the same focused on one paper at a time.
time I went to night school to gain ‘There were some papers I found
some qualifications. I was 27 when I easy and passed first time and there
made my big decision. I had two job were some that I struggled with,’
options – driving an ambulance and admits Sarah. ‘There was always a
training to be a paramedic or taking dilemma between studying fewer
a role as an internal audit clerk. And papers and attempting to get a good
the rest, as they say, is history.’ pass first time, or studying as many
as I could and then retaking any that
Just over a decade later, Sarah is I failed. I decided that, for me, there
now a senior internal auditor at was more value in qualifying than
Shell, a global group of energy being a prize-winning student.’
and petrochemicals companies
with around 101,000 employees in Sarah completed her final exams in
more than 90 countries. ‘Internal 2003. ‘Attaining ACCA after all the
audit is more common sense than hard work finally gave my mother
rocket science,’ explains Sarah. the opportunity to “wear a hat”
‘Essentially, what I do is find out at my graduation. I remember the
what management wants to achieve, first time I wrote “ACCA” after
identify what can get in the way, my name. I’d been asked to write
and assess whether or not there a reference for somebody and it
are controls in place to allow them was a fantastic feeling to add the
to manage, monitor and evaluate authority of my designation.’
their progress towards their goals.’
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Name SARAH PUMFRETT

FAST FACTS
Job title SENIOR INTERNAL
AUDITOR
Employer SHELL
Studies Joined ACCA in 1998,
completed her final exams in
February 2003 and achieved
membership a month later
Career at 12 years’ experience working
a glance across Africa, Asia, the
Middle East, Europe and
the Americas, including
assignments in Port
Harcourt, Nigeria; Tehran,
Iran; Damascus, Syria;
and Anchorage, the US
Hobbies Caring for four
horses and two dogs,
gardening, reading and
listening to music

SARAH’S WORK FALLS INTO

WHAT’S INVOLVED?

THREE BROAD PHASES

Preparation
Finding out about the business.

Fieldwork
Interviewing, reviewing evidence
of risk management controls,
documenting results.

Wrap
Concluding on the effectiveness of
risk management controls, performing
root cause analysis on control
gaps and failures, agreeing actions
to address the deficiencies with
management, and issuing the report.

Her work covers ‘upstream’ – getting the
oil/gas out of the ground and through
to a point for processing, ‘midstream’
– initial processing (such as liquefying
natural gas), ‘downstream’ – turning the
condensate into chemicals, lubricants
and by-products at the refineries, through
to sales on the garage forecourt.

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Diploma in Accounting and Business

Is this suitable for me? What’s involved? PROFESSIONALISM

If you decide to complete the ACCA If you have qualifications to meet the AND ETHICS
Qualification, you will be awarded minimum entry requirements to start To achieve the Diploma in
the Diploma in Accounting and your ACCA Qualification, you can Accounting and Business
Business on your way to completing achieve the Diploma on the way to you also need to complete
the ACCA Qualification. gaining your ACCA Qualification. You an introductory level
will need to register as a student for professionalism and ethics
Do I need any the ACCA Qualification and complete: module called Foundations
qualifications to start? in Professionalism. This
It depends. There are two ways –– the first three exams of the interactive and online module
you can achieve this qualification. ACCA Qualification. These are: is designed to help you
If you don’t have any previous F1, Accountant in Business, F2, develop your understanding
academic qualifications you can Management Accounting and of what it means to act
complete the Diploma, but you will F3, Financial Accounting. professionally and ethically.
need to register as a student on the –– a professionalism and ethics There is no set time allocated
Foundations in Accountancy register. module called Foundations to completing Foundations in
in Professionalism. Professionalism. We encourage
For more information on Foundations you to complete the module at
in Accountancy, visit our website or How long will it take your own pace to allow you to
contact us using the contact details to complete? reflect on what you have learnt.
on the back page of this brochure. It’s up to you, but please note there
is a 10-year time limit to complete
If you have a minimum of three the exams when gaining the ACCA
GCSEs and two A levels in five Qualification. You can sit the exams
separate subjects, including maths in June and December at one of our
and English, you can register 380 exam centres around the world.
for the ACCA Qualification and You can complete Foundations
complete the Diploma on the way to in Professionalism before or after
achieving the ACCA Qualification. the exams. So you could complete
this Diploma in 6–12 months.
How difficult is it?
It is broadly equivalent to the first Can I miss out some
year of a degree programme/HND. exams if I have relevant
qualifications?
What kind of work could I Yes. Please visit our website to check
do with this qualification? what exemptions you may claim based
You could work in the on your previous qualifications.
following type of roles:
–– basic bookkeeping Can I go on to do other
–– trainee accountant in a commercial ACCA qualifications?
organisation or accounting practice We hope you will continue to study
–– accounts clerk in public sector. for your ACCA Qualification and
progress to becoming a qualified
chartered certified accountant.
You can continue with the ACCA
Qualification from F4 onwards.
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Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business

Is this suitable for me? What’s involved? PROFESSIONAL ETHICS

If you decide to complete the ACCA You will need to register for To achieve the Advanced
Qualification, you will be awarded the ACCA Qualification. Diploma in Accounting and
the Advanced Diploma in Accounting Business you will also need
and Business on your way to When you have completed the to complete the Professional
completing the ACCA Qualification. Fundamentals level exams (F1-F9) Ethics module. This interactive
and also the Professional Ethics and online module is designed
Do I need any module, you will be awarded the to help you develop your
qualifications to start? Advanced Diploma in Accounting understanding of what it
You need the minimum entry and Business. You can progress to means to act professionally
qualifications to start the ACCA the Professional level to continue and ethically. It is part of the
Qualification, which is three GCSEs your ACCA Qualification. requirements anyway for ACCA
and two A levels in five separate membership so you only need
subjects, including maths and How long will it take to complete it once. There
English. Or you could complete to complete? is no set time allocated to
ACCA’s Diploma in Accounting and It’s up to you, but please note there completing the Professional
Business first – via the Foundations is a 10-year time limit to complete Ethics module, which you will
in Accountancy route – and then the exams when gaining the ACCA be given access to complete
go on to complete the Advanced Qualification. You can sit the exams in when you become eligible to
Diploma. If you choose this route you June and December at one of our 380 sit Paper P1, Governance, Risk
can miss out exams F1, F2 and F3. exam centres around the world. You and Ethics. We encourage you
can complete the Professional Ethics to complete the module at
How difficult is it? module before or after you complete your own pace to allow you to
It is broadly equivalent to an Paper P1, Governance, Risk and Ethics reflect on what you have learnt.
undergraduate degree programme. to be awarded the Advanced Diploma.

What kind of work could I Can I miss out some

do with this qualification? exams if I have relevant
You could work in the qualifications?
following type of roles: Yes. Please visit our website to
–– a wide ranging and responsible check what exemptions you may
accounting role in a small to claim based on your previous
medium size organisation qualifications. However, please
–– a financial reporting and/or note you will have to complete at
financial decision-support role, least two of the Fundamentals level
possibly in a supervisory role, exams and the ethics module to be
within an accounting department awarded the Advanced Diploma
of a larger organisation in Accounting and Business.
–– a financial supervisory or
management role in accounts Can I go on to do other
payables and/or receivables, ACCA qualifications?
or a financial role in fixed asset Yes. We hope you will continue
accounting or in financial with your Professional level exams
shared service centres to gain the ACCA Qualification.
–– an accounting technician role
in a commercial organisation.

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BSc (Hons) degree in Applied Accounting

Is this suitable for me? Why would I want a What’s involved?

You can achieve a BSc (Hons) degree degree if I’m working You don’t actually have to go
in Applied Accounting, awarded towards a professional to Oxford Brookes and study
by Oxford Brookes University, accountancy qualification? for three years to complete this
while you work towards your ACCA Isn’t a professional degree. What you have to do is:
Qualification. Perfect for those of qualification a higher –– register for the ACCA Qualification
you who haven’t got a degree. And level of qualification? –– complete the Fundamentals
even if you are a graduate, you get Yes it is and even if you have a level exams (F1-F9)
the opportunity to achieve a degree relevant accounting degree you would –– complete the Professional
awarded by a UK university with still need to complete a professional Ethics module
an excellent reputation. Oxford accountancy qualification to become –– submit a Research and
Brookes University has been voted a qualified accountant. But if you want Analysis project.
the best modern university in the to add valuable qualifications to your
Sunday Times Good University CV and boost your job prospects As two of these three steps are
Guide for 10 years in succession. you should consider completing required anyway to complete
this degree. A degree gives you the ACCA Qualification, the
Do I need any credibility in the workplace. You only extra work you have to do
qualifications to start? also develop new skills which are is complete a business-related
You can complete this qualification highly valued by employers and can Research and Analysis project.
as you work towards achieving lead to improved job prospects.
ACCA membership so you need The combination of a degree and Can I go on to do other
the minimum entry qualifications a professional qualification makes ACCA qualifications?
to start the ACCA Qualification, you very employable. And the We hope you will continue to study
which is three GCSEs and two A good thing about this degree is with ACCA and progress your
levels in five separate subjects, that you gain it at the same time career to the next level. If you have
including maths and English. Or you as you are studying for your ACCA completed the degree you will also
could complete ACCA’s Diploma in Qualification. So you get two be awarded the Advanced Diploma
Accounting and Business first – via qualifications without doubling your in Accounting and Business (having
the Foundations in Accountancy workload (or the cost of studying). completed the Professional Ethics
route. If you choose this route you module and exams F1-F9) and can
can miss out exams F1, F2 and F3. progress with the Professional level
exams of the ACCA Qualification.
How difficult is it?
Although this degree programme
is exclusively available to ACCA
students, it is awarded by
Oxford Brookes University and
is the same level as any other UK
undergraduate degree programme.

In terms of the
usual time and
costs involved
in undertaking a
degree it’s great
value for money
and a clever way
of getting your
ACCA studies
recognised by a
UK university.
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Degree of
confidence
Affan Ali, originally from Pakistan and
now living in Singapore, completed
the CAT exams, ACCA exams and
gained a degree from the UK’s leading
modern university, all within five years.
‘What’s best is that I didn’t have to
repeat any studies,’ says Affan. ‘I
used the CAT Qualification as a fast-
track on to the ACCA Qualification,
and the ACCA exams I passed
contributed towards achieving the
BSc degree. It meant I only needed
to complete a Research and Analysis
Project and the Professional Ethics
module to gain a BSc (Hons) degree
in Applied Accounting awarded
by Oxford Brookes University.’

‘Attaining the degree shows

employers that you have the key
graduate skills of self-reflection and
communication,’ explains Affan.
‘To complete the project I chose to
focus on the accounting and business
issues within an organisation and
explained why a company’s financial
performance had changed. You need
to look into its business environment
and identify those actions taken by
the company, its competitors and
government which led to changes in
the overall business performance.’

Affan chose Shell and was awarded

a prize for the best project out
of the 2,500 ACCA students who
submitted their projects at the same
session. Judges said his analysis was
coherent, accurate, informative logical
and intelligent. ‘It’s my proudest Name AFFAN ALI
FAST FACTS

achievement to date,’ says Affan.

Job title AUDIT ASSISTANT
It took Affan about two months to Employer ROHAN MAH AND
complete his Research and Analysis PARTNERS, SINGAPORE
Project. ‘In terms of the usual time Studies Joined ACCA in 2005
and costs involved in undertaking a and completed his final
degree it’s great value for money and exams and gained his BSc
a clever way of getting your ACCA in Applied Accounting
studies recognised by a UK university. in December 2008
But more than that, I wouldn’t have Career at 14 months’ experience
otherwise had the opportunity to be a glance working at PwC in Lahore,
awarded a degree. And the beauty Pakistan, and has worked
is that students can gain a degree at a firm in Singapore for
from Oxford Brookes University the past nine months
from anywhere in the world.’ Hobbies Watching and playing
cricket and football

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Ready to APPLY?

So you’ve now decided on a career in accountancy

and to complete the ACCA Qualification.

The next thing you need to do is apply to be a student.

You can register at any time of the year. The easiest and quickest way to
apply is online. There are lots of extra benefits if you do. You can:
–– upload all your supporting documentation, saving time and postage costs
–– apply online for any of ACCA’s range of qualifications
–– plan ahead and enter for your exams at the same time, saving you time and
money (there are discounts available for early exam entry – please note this
service will be available later in the year)
–– claim provisional exemptions so you know at which level you can start
your studies, immediately after completing your application
–– track your application
–– start studying! Your application will only take a short time to process
and we will confirm at which level you can progress your studies.

Apply online at www.accaglobal.com/applynow

If you can’t apply online, you will need to submit a paper application form.
You can obtain a paper application form by contacting your nearest ACCA
office or contact ACCA Connect – our global customer contact centre. You’ll
find the details on our website and on the back cover of this brochure.

Please note, if you submit a paper application form you will need to allow
plenty of time for your application to be processed so you can, if you wish,
sit exams at the next available exam session. We start issuing exam entry
forms from mid February and August for exams in June and December.
And don’t forget to allow extra time for postal delivery services from
your home country to the UK. Please visit the ACCA website, contact
ACCA Connect or your local ACCA office for further information.

You see, it is quicker and easier to register online!

Our partnerships with national accountancy bodies

In certain countries, ACCA works in partnership with the national accountancy

body to allow you to gain membership to both ACCA and the national body at the
same time. We refer to these partnerships as Joint Examination Schemes. It means
you only need to sit one set of exams to meet the exam requirement for the ACCA
Qualification and the national body qualification. You will need to register with
ACCA and the national accountancy body if you live in a country where we have
a Joint Examination Scheme. Please visit our website for further information.
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Are you ready to study? The right materials

Completing our self-check modules However you decide to study, you
in maths and English can help should make sure you use the most
you decide if you are ready to up to date study materials available
start your studies with ACCA. and preferably from one of ACCA’s
Approved Learning Partners - content
The self-check modules are optional (or ALP-c for short). BPP Learning
to complete, free of charge, and Media is ACCA’s only Platinum
could save you time and money as Approved Learning Partner - content.
they provide instant feedback on You can find BBP’s contact details on
your levels of ability in maths and the back of this brochure. As BBP is
English – the language in which ACCA’s Platinum Approved Learning
ACCA’s exams are assessed. Partner - content, its materials are
subject to quality assurance by ACCA,
Not only could the modules boost including exclusive examiner reviews
your confidence, but they may also of study texts and exam question kits.
give you the reassurance you need
to begin studying with ACCA. ACCA also has a number of quality
assured Gold Approved Learning
Also available are e-learning Partners - content. The Gold ALP-c
modules to improve your maths, providers, as of 1 January 2011, are
as well as information on learning listed on the back of this brochure.
materials offered by other providers Please visit our website to find the
to enhance your English language most up-to-date details of ACCA’s
skills. Visit our website to complete Approved Learning Partners -
the self-check modules and content. You will also find details of
access the learning resources. non-approved learning materials
and suggested wider reading which
Getting started may help support your studies.
After you have registered with us
as a student, you will need to think Prove your ability
about how you want to study for To complete the ACCA Qualification,
the qualification you have chosen. you also need to gain relevant
There are lots of different ways to training. It’s up to you to decide if you
study so you need to decide what want to work and study at the same
study method is right for you. time or complete your exams first
and then focus on getting the right
You can choose to study at a tuition job to get the experience required.
provider, by distance learning or
even self study. And you can choose We have a global network of over
full-time or part-time, depending on 8,500 Approved Employers who
how much time you have available. we work closely with to make sure
they provide you with the right
If you decide face-to-face learning type of training and development.
is for you, ACCA has a network of But you can gain your training
over 440 tuition providers around with any employer. They don’t
the world. Some of them are part of have to be approved by ACCA.
ACCA’s Approved Learning Partner
programme, which means they are It is your responsibility to find an
checked by ACCA and offer high- employer to work for but we will
quality tuition and support. You can give you lots of guidance and
find your nearest Approved Learning support to help you make the right
Partner on the ACCA website. choice. Through our website we will
provide you with resources to help
you record your relevant training.

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ANY QUESTIONS?

Contact ACCA Connect – our global customer services centre – by

email or telephone or visit our website for further information.

students@accaglobal.com
+44 (0)141 582 2000
www.accaglobal.com
PLATINUM Approved Learning Partner - content

BPP Learning Media is ACCA’s Platinum

Approved Learning Partner - content

learningmedia@bpp.com
+44 (0)845 075 1100
www.bpp.com/learning-materials.aspx

Gold Approved Learning Partners – content

Get Through Guides

enquiry@GetThroughGuides.co.uk
+44 (0)845 257 5729
www.getthroughguides.co.uk

Kaplan
publishing@kaplan.co.uk
+44 (0)1189 890629
www.kaplan-publishing.kaplan.co.uk