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  • Exam-Focused ACCA Preparation
  • In-Depth Syllabus Coverage
  • Practical Financial & Accounting Skills
  • Strategic Decision-Making Expertise
  • Global Career-Ready Competencies
  • Industry-Relevant Accounting Knowledge
  • Professional Ethics & Business Skills
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ACCA Course Details

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) qualification offers a structured and formal approach to building up accounting, finance, audit, taxation, reporting and business management skills. Candidates are prepared with focused training by CareerAligns Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Training at each of the stages of the CCAT qualification.


Currently there are 3 stages of exams for ACCA: Stage 1, Stage 2 and Stage 3 (13 exams in total). Financial accounting, management accounting, and business and technology are examples of applied knowledge. Applied Skills progress into Corporate and Business Law, Performance Management, Taxation, Financial Reporting, Audit and Assurance and Financial Management. Strategic Professional develops higher level skills in Strategic Business Leader, Strategic Business Reporting and with the choice of two optional exams.


Candidates who have relevant academic or professional qualifications can avail of exemption from applicable Applied Knowledge and Applied Skills exams, whereas exemption is NOT available for the Strategic Professional exams. Entry level requirements will depend on the qualification and background.


Membership of the ACCA is more than just passing exams. Candidates are required to pass the Ethics and Professional Skills Module and fulfil the Practical Experience Requirement, which consists of 36 months of relevant supervised experience on board and meeting a set of performance objectives.


CareerAligns ACCA Training concentrates these areas in a focused training journey, reinforcing Accounting knowledge, Exam readiness, Professional judgement and financial skills for the career path.

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ACCA Curriculum

  • Business Organisations & Stakeholders
  • Business Structure & Functions
  • Corporate Governance
  • Business Ethics
  • Accounting & Finance Functions
  • Internal Controls
  • Leadership & Management
  • Business Technology

  • Cost Classification & Cost Behaviour
  • Costing Techniques
  • Activity-Based Costing
  • Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis
  • Budgeting
  • Standard Costing
  • Variance Analysis
  • Performance Measurement
  • Short-Term Decision-Making

  • Accounting Principles & Concepts
  • Double-Entry Bookkeeping
  • Trial Balance
  • Accounting Adjustments
  • Inventory
  • Property, Plant & Equipment
  • Intangible Assets
  • Provisions
  • Financial Statements
  • Cash Flow Statements
  • Basic Financial Statement Interpretation

  • Legal Systems
  • Contract Law
  • Agency Law
  • Employment Law
  • Company Formation
  • Directors & Shareholders
  • Corporate Governance
  • Company Administration
  • Insolvency

  • Management Information
  • Costing Techniques
  • Activity-Based Costing
  • Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis
  • Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Standard Costing
  • Variance Analysis
  • Performance Measurement
  • Decision-Making Techniques

  • Tax Systems
  • Income Tax
  • Corporation Tax
  • Capital Gains Tax
  • National Insurance Contributions
  • Value Added Tax
  • Tax Administration
  • Tax Computations
  • Tax Planning Concepts

Tax content varies according to the selected jurisdiction.

  • Conceptual Framework
  • Financial Reporting Standards
  • Revenue Recognition
  • Property, Plant & Equipment
  • Intangible Assets
  • Impairment
  • Financial Instruments
  • Leases
  • Group Financial Statements
  • Cash Flow Statements
  • Financial Statement Analysis

  • Audit & Assurance Framework
  • Professional Ethics
  • Audit Planning
  • Audit Risk
  • Internal Controls
  • Audit Evidence
  • Audit Sampling
  • Substantive Procedures
  • Audit Completion
  • Going Concern
  • Audit Reporting

  • Financial Management Function
  • Working Capital Management
  • Investment Appraisal
  • Net Present Value & IRR
  • Business Finance
  • Cost of Capital
  • Weighted Average Cost of Capital
  • Capital Structure
  • Business Valuation
  • Dividend Decisions
  • Financial Risk Management

  • Leadership
  • Corporate Governance
  • Business Strategy
  • Business Models
  • Risk Management
  • Internal Control
  • Technology & Data Analytics
  • Organisational Performance
  • Change Management
  • Professional Ethics
  • Strategic Decision-Making
  • Business Case Analysis

  • Conceptual Framework
  • Professional & Ethical Responsibilities
  • Financial Reporting Standards
  • Group Financial Statements
  • Revenue
  • Financial Instruments
  • Leases
  • Employee Benefits
  • Income Taxes
  • Provisions
  • Professional Judgement
  • Current Financial Reporting Issues

  • Advanced Investment Appraisal
  • Business Valuation
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Corporate Reconstruction
  • Treasury Management
  • Foreign Exchange Risk
  • Interest Rate Risk
  • International Investment Decisions

  • Strategic Performance Management
  • Performance Management Frameworks
  • Performance Measurement Systems
  • Data & Analytics
  • Sustainability
  • Transfer Pricing
  • Divisional Performance
  • Strategic Decision-Making
  • Performance Improvement

  • Advanced Tax Planning
  • Individual Taxation
  • Corporate Taxation
  • Tax Planning Strategies
  • International Taxation
  • Tax Investigations
  • Business Structures
  • Professional Tax Advice

Advanced Taxation content varies according to the selected jurisdiction.

  • Advanced Audit Planning
  • Risk Assessment
  • Group Audits
  • Audit Evidence
  • Professional Ethics
  • Audit Completion
  • Assurance Services
  • Audit Reporting
  • Current Audit & Assurance Issues

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ACCA Certification

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) professional qualification is an alternative route into professional accounting for people who would like to specialize in accounting, finance, taxation, auditing, financial reporting, and business management.

 

Getting qualified by following the ACCA route means not just passing a series of exams. People who aspire to become members of ACCA must fulfill the EPSM and PER requirements. The EPSM stands for the Ethics and Professional Skills Module while PER means Practical Experience Requirement which requires 36 months of relevant experience together with certain performance targets. This technical knowledge, ethics, exam success, and practical experience combination qualifies candidates for jobs in accounting, auditing, taxation, financial reporting, financial management, and other finance related fields.

 

Eligibility

 

Requirements for ACCA Qualification depend on the academic history of the individual and previous qualifications. There are different routes through which candidates can gain entry into the ACCA Qualification program depending on their academic background.

 

  • Direct Entry: Individuals who fulfill the minimum academic and subject requirements set out by the ACCA can start their ACCA Qualification at the Applied Knowledge level.
  • Indian 10+2 Students: Candidates normally require pass grades in five subjects, including English and Mathematics or Accounts, with at least 65% in two subjects and over 50% in other subjects.
  • Graduates and Qualified Professionals: Individuals who have degrees or professional qualifications in related disciplines may qualify for exemption from some Applied Knowledge and Applied Skills exams.
  • Foundation Route: Individuals who do not fulfill the minimum requirement for direct entry can begin through the Foundations in Accountancy route at ACCA and work their way up to the ACCA Qualification.
  • ACCA Membership: Individuals must have fulfilled the required exams, EPSM, and PER before qualifying for ACCA membership.



Exam Structure and Duration

 

ACCA Qualification is made up of 13 examinations divided into 3 progressive levels; Applied Knowledge, Applied Skills, and Strategic Professional. The structure builds an individual's accounting knowledge starting from basic principles up to advance financial, strategic, and professional application. Eligible individuals can get exemption for some examinations depending on their past qualifications.

 

Applied Knowledge

 

It forms the basis of fundamental accounting and business knowledge.

 

  • Number of Exams: 3
  • Time Allotted for Exam: Mostly 2 hours for each exam
  • Type of Exam: Computer Based Examination (CBE)
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These subjects include:

 

  • Business and Technology (BT): Structure of business, governance, management, and leadership.
  • Management Accounting (MA): Costing, budgeting, performance management, and decision-making.
  • Financial Accounting (FA): Accounting concepts, transactions, and financial statements.

 

Applied Skills

 

This level equips students with technical and practical accounting skills.

 

  • Number of Exams: 6
  • Time Allotted for Exam: Majority of session based exam takes 3 hours
  • Type of Exam: Computer Based Examination

 

These subjects include Corporate and Business Law (LW), Performance Management (PM), Taxation (TX), Financial Reporting (FR), Audit and Assurance (AA), and Financial Management (FM).

 

Strategic Professional

 

This level includes the topics of strategy, professional judgement, leadership and finance.

 

  • Number of Exams: 4

 

Essentials: Strategic Business Leader (SBL) and Strategic Business Reporting (SBR)

 

Options: Two papers to be chosen from Advanced Financial Management (AFM), Advanced Performance Management (APM), Advanced Taxation (ATX) and Advanced Audit and Assurance (AAA).

 

  • Duration of Exams: Depends on the exam; there are several which last 3 hours 15 minutes.
 
Examination Periods

 

ACCA exams are held four times a year:

 

  • March
  • June
  • September
  • December

Applied Knowledge and certain variants of Corporate and Business Law exams are offered on demand as computer-based exams throughout the year. All other exams in Applied Skills and Strategic Professional level are held during the examination periods.

 

Before registering for the exam, candidates should check with ACCA's timetable for the required information regarding the exam.

 

Registration Process – Step-by-Step Guide

 

  1. Eligibility Check: Ensure your credentials satisfy the entry criteria for the ACCA.
  2. Commence Online Application: Register yourself on the official website of ACCA and choose the ACCA Qualification.
  3. Document Upload: Attach all necessary documents including identification, certificates, transcripts, and their translation, if applicable.
  4. Fee Payment: Pay the required fees and submit your application form.
  5. Evaluation of Exemptions: Evaluate and accept your exemptions after evaluation on myACCA.
  6. Arrange Exams: Schedule eligible examinations after completing the registration process using myACCA.

 

Certification Requirements

 

  • Examination Completion: Pass all required ACCA examinations, including those for which you are exempted.
  • EPSM: Complete the Ethics and Professional Skills Module.
  • PER: Have 36 months of relevant practical experience.
  • Performance Objectives Achievement: Fulfill five Essentials and four Technical performance objectives.
  • Membership Application Submission: Apply for membership to become a member of ACCA.

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ACCA Objectives

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants is shortened to ACCA. The ACCA Qualification is offered by a global professional accountancy body that offers qualifications in accounting, auditing, taxation, finance and business.

ACCA certification: Exams, the EPSM (Ethics & Professional Skills module), and pertinent real-world experience are all part of the professional accountant certification pathway that leads to ACCA membership.

Entry pathway and academic qualification determines the eligibility criteria of candidates. The candidates who cannot meet the entry criteria can enroll in ACCA via Foundations in Accountancy.

Yes. Students who pass 12th or equivalent can join ACCA provided they meet the current ACCA's minimum entry requirements.

Yes. After completing graduation candidates can join ACCA and those having relevant academic qualification like accountancy or finance or recognized professional qualification are eligible for exemptions in certain ACCA examinations.

Up to 13 examinations in ACCA in total, in Applied Knowledge, Applied Skills and Strategic Professional.

The areas of ACCA are Business and Technology, Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, Corporate and Business Law, Performance Management, Taxation, Financial Reporting, Audit and Assurance, Financial Management and Advanced strategic subjects.

Time to complete will depend on exemptions, speed of study, number of exams taken and previous qualifications. Examination may take about two to three years to complete for some candidates. There is also a 36-month requirement for relevant practical experience for membership of ACCA.

Yes. ACCA may grant exemptions for recognised academic and/or professional qualifications. The number of exemptions will be based on a previous study and ACCA's official exemption assessment.

Frequent exam preparation, conceptualization, application and practice are essential for the ACCA exams. Difficulty is dependent upon paper, academic background and preparation.

ACCA exams are taken in computer-based exams. Exams can consist of objective test items, constructed response items, and scenario-based tasks, depending on the type of the paper.

The pass mark for ACCA examinations is 50%. The candidate needs to get at least the required pass mark in each examination that he takes.

Practical Experience Requirement requires candidates to have completed 36 months of relevant experience under supervision and accomplished the required performance objectives in order to meet the requirements of ACCA membership.

ACCA graduates can pursue careers in being a Financial Accountant, Management Accountant, Auditor, Tax Consultant, Financial Analyst, Finance Manager, Financial Controller and Corporate Finance Analyst.

ACCA is a globally recognized professional accountancy body with members and students from all over the world. However, recognition in case of regulated activities like statutory audit or public practice varies based on the local laws and jurisdiction specific requirements.

ACCA is an international professional accountancy qualification. CA qualifications are offered by national professional accounting bodies.

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CareerAligns ACCA Training made complex accounting and finance topics easier to understand. The trainers explained every concept with practical examples and provided helpful guidance throughout my ACCA exam preparation.
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The ACCA course at CareerAligns offered a well-structured learning experience with focused practice and clear explanations. Mock tests and trainer feedback helped me identify weak areas and prepare confidently.
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