Open a world of opportunities with ACCA

Wherever you want to go in life, the ACCA Qualification can get you there, by giving you the skills and knowledge you need to progress in the career and industry of your choice.
The breadth and depth of the ACCA Qualification makes it the perfect platform to launch any business career, and you will have the opportunity to become the finance professional that employers are now demanding.

There are three equally important elements to qualifying as an ACCA accountant – exams, practical experience and an online ethics module.

ACCA has over 424,000 students and 147,000 members in 170 countries. Our qualification gives you the transferable skills you need, so that in the long-term you can apply for finance roles in any sector, in any business, anywhere in the world.

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How do I qualify as an accountant?

To qualify as an ACCA member you need to pass (or be exempt from) 14 exams, complete at least 3 years full-time equivalent of relevant, supervised training (fulfilling the competency requirements) and complete an on-line ethics module.
Most trainees qualify in 3-4 years. However, we have a 10 year time limit to complete the qualification, should you choose to take longer.

Do I need to have an accounting degree?

No. you can start studying ACCA without any prior accountancy knowledge. The ACCA Qualification will provide you with all the skills and knowledge you need to work as an accountant.

How do I get exemptions?

Exemptions are awarded on the basis of relevant content and on an individual basis when you register – the modules you have studied as part of your course are compared to the ACCA syllabus. Therefore, if you have covered exactly the same subject, at the same depth and it has been assessed in the same way you may be entitled to exemption.
This means that some subject areas such as law, business studies and IT are eligible for exemptions whilst other subjects such as mathematics and economics courses generally are not.

How do I get the practical experience?

Practical experience is gained through working in an accountancy-related position. ACCA allows you to work for any company in any sector. However, it is your responsibility to secure your employment.
ACCA recognises experience gathered before, during or after your studies. This means, if you have prior relevant experience (such as a previous job or a placement during university) it can count towards your three years’ mandatory practical experience requirements.
Part time and temporary work will count on a pro-rata basis but it is sometimes difficult to get sufficient breadth and depth of experience to count towards competency areas.
To become qualified, you need to demonstrate that you have completed three years’ full-time equivalent practical experience. This is done by completing a Trainee Development Matrix (TDM) that is signed by your line manager and submitted to ACCA each year.

Where can I work?

You can work in any company, anywhere in the world, as long as the work you are doing is relevant and supervised. ACCA operates an accreditation scheme for employers to indicate where you will find the best study packages and support.
ACCA has students and members in over 170 countries worldwide. Our exams are written to International Accounting Standards and we have nearly 80 staffed offices and other centres globally. ACCA national offices provide useful guidance to students, affiliates and members looking to move across national boundaries.