ACCA - The global body for professional accountants

The ACCA Qualification is your route to professional status.

The ACCA Qualification develops accounting knowledge and skills as well as professional values. This means you can build a successful career as a finance professional in any sector.

There is a strong focus on professional values, ethics and governance. This is essential because the profession is moving towards strengthened codes of conduct, regulation and legislation. And there is an increased focus on professionalism and ethics in accounting.

Professionalism and ethics is examined at the highest level in the ACCA Qualification. It is also a main part of the practical experience you must complete to qualify.

To qualify as an ACCA member, you will need to complete:

  • a minimum of five of 14 exams (nine are eligible for exemption)
  • the practical experience requirement
  • the Professional Ethics module.

Collect qualifications along the way

There are lots of qualifications you can gain as you study and train for the ACCA Qualification. This is a great way to demonstrate to employers the knowledge and skills you have acquired and helps keep you on track and motivated.

On your way to ACCA membership you can achieve:

  • a Diploma in Accounting and Business
  • an Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business
  • a BSc (Hons) degree in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University.

Are you ready to study?

Check your English and maths skills to see if you're ready to study with ACCA by using our free self-check modules. Just click on the link in the See also box on the left-hand side of this page.

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Sarah Pumfrett

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Financial expertise is not only an advantage for any manager, but a fundamental requirement for those at the top of any organisation. "
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