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Becoming a qualified accountant isn't just about passing exams. It's about shaping your future and the impact you'll make.

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You've put in the hours, you've stayed committed, you've invested in your development and your ambition.

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When you become an ACCA member, you can proudly display the ACCA letters after your name.

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The ACCA designation is an instantly recognisable badge across industries and organisations of every shape and size.

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Membership sets you apart as a qualified accountant and reflects your commitment to high professional and ethical standards.

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Employers recognise the value ACCA members bring. Becoming an ACCA member connects you to a global community of

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professionals making a difference for businesses, for economies, and for society. So now,

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let's walk through how to apply for direct membership, step by step.

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Select joining ACCA then joining ACCA from another accountancy body,

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and select the relevant body from the list. Confirm you meet the requirements and select to start your membership application.

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If you already have an account with us, please sign in. If you don't have a login, create an account to continue.

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Take a moment to review the information on screen. If you're eligible to apply for direct membership,

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select continue application.

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Take a moment to make sure your personal details are up to date. If you need to make any changes,

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simply raise a case with us.

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You can also update your contact details here if needed. If your application is accepted,

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your membership certificate will be sent to your primary address.

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You can also add a secondary address, which can be included on your invoice and receipt if needed.

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Then choose save and continue to proceed.

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If you have been provided with a registration code, you can add this here, select save and continue to move on.

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Complete the details of your professional accountancy body, including the name, by selecting from the available drop down list.

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Add your membership number.

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Date of admission

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And whether you are ACCA staff or have been recommended by the ACCA council.

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Select save and continue to move on. You should now complete details regarding public practise.

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Choose the correct options from the dropdowns that match your circumstances. You can find more information about public practise

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here.

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Once you've answered the questions accurately, select save and continue to move on.

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You should now upload your supporting documents. If any of your documents are not in English,

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an official translation must also be provided. This includes an official form of identification,

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such as a driving licence or passport. You'll also need to provide a letter of good standing from the institute you're a member of,

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confirming that you are in good standing and stating your date of admission to membership.

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There is also an additional section where you can upload any other documents you feel are relevant.

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Once you've uploaded your documents, select save and continue to proceed.

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Take a moment to review how you'd like to receive correspondence and communications from us.

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You can also choose whether you'd like to receive information from selected third party organisations.

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Next, confirm how your details should appear in the directory of members, either partially or in full,

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and whether you'd like to appear on our list of past finalists.

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Once you're ready, select save and continue to proceed.

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Before submitting your application, you must review the terms and conditions in full, particularly the bylaws and the membership declaration,

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which outline the professional obligations and conduct expected of ACCA members.

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When you have reviewed each section, select I accept.

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Take a moment to read the general privacy statement, then select I accept.

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Then click save and continue to move on to the next stage of the application. Lastly,

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review the information you've provided.

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And when you're happy to proceed, select submit.

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You'll then be taken to the order summary, which will show your membership admission fee. At this stage,

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you can also choose to make a donation to the benevolent fund before completing your payment.

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When you're ready, select pay now. This is the payment screen where you can pay your application fee using a debit or credit card,

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PayPal or Alipay. Enter your payment details and then select pay to complete the transaction.

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Please note that paying the admission fee doesn't automatically confirm your admission to membership.

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Your application will undergo a final review, and if anything further is needed, we'll contact you directly.

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Your application for direct membership has now been submitted, and we aim to respond within 5 days.

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You can check the status of your application at any time in your My ACCA portal.

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Simply select Help. And here is where you'll be able to view the progress of your application.

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Thank you for watching our video. We're excited to receive your application and to welcome you as an ACCA member,

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as you take the next step in your professional journey.