ACCA EXAM PREPARATION

ACCA Exam Preparation

Duration

Duration

Subject to Programme

Start Dates

Start Dates

Flexible

Fees

Fees

Corporate Packages available.
Refer to IBCM

Attendance

Attendance

Flexible

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements

Minimum of 18 years
Academic
2 x ‘A’ Level qualifications passes (E Grade) or
vocational equivalent at BTEC National Diploma (Pass)
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all skill areas) or equivalent.
Students with significant relevant work experience can also be considered.

Student Satisfaction

Student Satisfaction

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Awarding Body

Awarding Body

This programme prepares candidates to take ACCA examinations.

UCAS Course Code

UCAS Course Code

N/A

Course Overview

There are 13 ACCA exams which students must take to achieve the ACCA qualification. Exams can be sat 4 times a year and can be taken in any order within each level. Typically it can take 3-4 years to complete all exams but it can be quicker if you receive exemptions. If you’d like more information on the ACCA syllabus and what topics are included in each exam, please see our ACCA syllabus page. This page covers what to expect in each ACCA exam, exam dates and exam fees.

The qualification is structured around four levels:

  • Applied Knowledge
  • Applied Skills
  • Strategic Professional
  • Applied Knowledge

The Applied Knowledge level is made up of 3 exams, these provide you with the essential building blocks needed for a successful career in Finance and Accountancy:

  • BT – Business and Technology
  • MA – Management Accounting
  • FA – Financial Accounting

Applied Skills

The Skills module has 6 exams which cover the technical aspects of accountancy:

  • LW – Corporate and Business Law
  • PM – Performance Management
  • TX – Taxation
  • FR – Financial Reporting
  • AA – Audit and Assurance
  • FM – Financial Management

Strategic Professional

The Strategic Professional exams prepare students for future leadership positions. They develop the strategic vision using your unique blend of technical, ethical, and professional skills. And you can specialise in areas that best suit your career ambitions. Students must complete both Essentials exams and choose two of the Options. These exams are:

  • The Essentials modules:
  • SBL – Strategic Business Leader
  • SBR – Strategic Business Reporting

The Options modules:

  • AFM – Advanced Financial Management
  • APM – Advanced Performance Management
  • ATX – Advanced Taxation
  • AAA – Advanced Audit and Assurance

In order to complete your ACCA qualification, you must also take the Professional Ethics module to enhance your leadership and communications skills. ACCA recommends that this be taken before you attempt the Professional level exams, as the module will help you with the second half of the