Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is a world-renowned association of chartered certified accountants that awards qualifications in demand by employers around the world. Leading universities and education centers in the UK and abroad offer courses and ACCA exams. Practice-oriented education provides practical knowledge in the areas of accounting, auditing, and the development of “soft” skills necessary for successful employment in the international labour market. Courses are taught by qualified teachers, industry professionals. ACCA qualification confirms that the applicant has abilities in all aspects of the business: this is the most sought-after specialty in the global accounting services market. Today, 500,000 people from 170 countries have a certificate.

ACCA Qualification Benefits

• ACCA allows you to become a certified public accountant, work in any aspect of finance or management, in any area of business.
• Qualified specialists discover the best job prospects.
• The ACCA diploma confirms employers the skills necessary to move to higher management positions, provides a higher status among employers and clients.
• ACCA is the world's largest and fastest growing professional accounting community. Obtaining a qualification confirms that the owner possesses the skills and knowledge demanded by employers in industry, banking, auditing, consulting, taxation and law.
• ACCA participants receive special knowledge in finance and accounting, and acquire valuable organizational and strategic management skills. Education does not focus only on theory, but prepares a graduate for practical work.
• The program is based on global standards for accounting and auditing, meets IFAC requirements, high standards and is equivalent to obtaining a university degree.

ACCA program structure, exams

ACCA - professional studying, allowing you to get a diploma in "accounting". The student studies 14 disciplines and passes 14 exams, works as an accountant for 2 years under the guidance of a certified teacher, after which he receives the qualification of a “royal” accountant.

The course consists of three modules and includes a number of compulsory disciplines and elective courses:

Students take exams in the disciplines:

• Financial Accounting
• Management Accounting
• Financial statements
• Taxation
• Corporate law
• Audit and insurance
• Financial management.

Exams are taken twice a year: in June and December.

Best ACCA courses in the UK