Consultation: A world-class education system: The Advanced British Standard

ACCA welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Department of Education's consultation on The Advanced British Standard, which presents an opportunity to ensure the 16-19 education system is world leading and that every young person, regardless of their socio-economic background, location, or circumstances can reach their potential and gain both the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in a major global economy.

Consultation: APPG Accountancy as a STEM subject inquiry

ACCA welcomes the opportunity to respond to APPG Accountancy as a STEM subject inquiry. We believe that simplicity and open access for all are core considerations when considering the classification of subject areas, funding models, and career support for both individuals and organisations.

Independent review of the skills delivery landscape in Scotland

Read ACCA's submission to the public consultation issued by the Scottish Government

Review of the future of qualifications and assessment in Scotland

Read ACCA's submission to the Scottish Government's public consultation

DfE's Skills for Jobs: Implementing a new FE funding and accountability system - consultation response

ACCA welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Department for Education’s consultation on Skills for Jobs: Implementing a new FE funding and accountability system.

Ofqual consultation on regulating alternative academic and alternative technical qualifications at level 3

ACCA responds to Ofqual consultation on regulating alternative academic and alternative technical qualifications at level 3

Consultation: lifelong loan entitlement

Read ACCA’s response to the government’s consultation

ACCA, Accountancy Europe and EUIPO partnered to launch free and certified intellectual property (IP) training programme

On 16 December 2021, Accountancy Europe, ACCA and the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) organised a 45 minutes introductory session on the EUIPO SME programme “Train the advisor pilot”, for SME accountants to help SMEs access their intellectual property rights.

Consultation: a new further education funding and accountability system

Read ACCA's comments submitted to the Department for Education

Online Event - European Skills Agenda & Meaningful work for the digital professional

As part of the European Vocational Skills Week 2020, ACCA and EY are delighted to invite you to a lively discussion on European Skills Agenda & Meaningful work for the digital professional- what are the skills needed for successful green and digital transitions?

ACCA consultation response: Proposed International Education Standard 7

Proposed International Education Standard 7, Continuing Professional Development (Revised) An exposure draft issued for public consultation by the International Accounting Education Standards Board (IAESB)

Financial management and business success – a guide for entrepreneurs

A guide designed to help small businesses understand the importance of financial literacy and to guide them through the basic elements.

Professional development for engagement partners responsible for audits of financial statements (revised)

Comments from ACCA to the International Accounting Education Standards Board.

Financial education for entrepreneurs: what next?

This report considers how the global agenda on financial literacy, capability and education relates to entrepreneurs, and reviews the latest evidence on the effectiveness of such interventions.

Technical factsheet 182: School academies – advice for auditors

The number of academies in England has increased drastically over the past few years -from 203 in 2010 to 1,957 by August 2012. An academy is a publicly funded independent school that receives its funding from central government and sponsors, rather than from the local authority. Academies have freedom from local authority control, and this includes the freedom to set pay and conditions, and to alter term and day lengths, as well as a certain amount of freedom around how the curriculum is delivered.

Drivers of change in the UK

Faye Chua, February 2013. This report outlines the UK-relevant findings from a global survey conducted in 2012 by ACCA and IMA across their membership on drivers of change for the accountancy profession. It presents the UK’s key drivers of change in the short, medium and long term for a variety of businesses. By identifying and exploring emerging trends, it can help accountants and business leaders prepare for an uncertain tomorrow.

Drivers of change in the US

Faye Chua, February 2013. This report outlines the US-relevant findings from a global survey conducted in 2012 by ACCA and IMA across their membership on drivers of change for the accountancy profession. It presents the US’s key drivers of change in the short, medium and long term for a variety of businesses. By identifying and exploring emerging trends, it can help accountants and business leaders prepare for an uncertain tomorrow.

Drivers of change in Asia-Pacific

Faye Chua, February 2013. This report outlines the Asia-Pacific-relevant findings from a global survey conducted in 2012 by ACCA and IMA across their membership on drivers of change for the accountancy profession. It presents Asia-Pacific’s key drivers of change in the short, medium and long term for a variety of businesses. By identifying and exploring emerging trends, it can help accountants and business leaders prepare for an uncertain tomorrow.

Drivers of change: global perspective

Faye Chua, February 2013. This report outlines the main findings of a survey recently conducted by ACCA and IMA across their membership on 100 drivers of change for the global accountancy profession. It presents the three critical drivers of change in the short, the medium and the long term for a variety of businesses. By identifying and exploring emerging trends, it can help accountants and business leaders prepare for an uncertain tomorrow.

IAESB: Proposed revised IES 2, initial professional development – technical competence

Comments from ACCA to the International Accounting Education Standards Board October 2012

IAESB: IES 5, practical experience requirements for aspiring professional accountants

Comments from ACCA to the International Accounting Education Standards Board, October 2011

IAESB: IES 1, entry requirements to professional accounting education

Comments from ACCA to the International Accounting Education Standards Board, September 2011

HMRC: establishing the future relationship between the tax agent community and HM Revenue & Customs

Comments from ACCA to the European Commission, September 2011

EC: the Professional Qualifications Directive

Comments from ACCA to the European Commission, March 2011

IAESB: IES 7, CPD: a programme of lifelong learning and continuing development of professional competence

Comments from ACCA to the International Accounting Education Standards Board, March 2011

The relevance and utility of leading accounting research

ACCA research report 120, by J. Unerman and B. O'Dwyer.

Explanatory memorandum on IAESB drafting conventions

Comments from ACCA to the International Accounting Education Standards Board, May 2009

Revised framework for international education standards

Comments from ACCA to the International Accounting Education Standards Board, 2009