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ACCA Qualification

ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is a globally recognised accountancy qualification, which will help your career progress to the highest levels in accounting and finance in any organisation. In order to achieve ACCA membership, you will be required to pass 14 exams and complete three years relevant practical experience.

There are two levels in the ACCA exam syllabus:

Fundamentals

Professionals

F1 to F3 are the Knowledge module papers.

Students with AAT Level 4 will be exempt from these exams.

P1 to P3 comprise the Essentials modules and each paper must be passed:

F4 to F9 are the Skills modules and each paper must be passed:

P4 to P7 comprise the Options modules and students can choose two from a choice of four:

These modules are set an intellectual level equivalent to a master's degree.

All Fundamental and Professional modules are assessed through 3-hour paper based exams at the end of each ACCA course.

Key Points
Up to 10 years to complete studies.
Exams in June and December.
50% pass mark.

Key Dates
Early exam entry: 8 Mar
Standard exam entry: 8 Apr
Late exam entry: 8 May
Exam results: early Aug (Jun 13 sitting)

Key Links
ACCA
Oxford Brookes Degree
AAT
Stephen Beagent Associates