Who is it for?

The Foundation Diploma is suitable for you if you’re just starting out in finance. Or, if you work in finance but have no professional qualification to show for your experience yet.

HOW DIFFICULT IS IT?

The Foundation Diploma is broadly equivalent to a first year of a degree programme or HND or equivalent. 

ARE MY ENGLISH AND MATHS SKILLS GOOD ENOUGH?

Check your English and maths skills to see if you're ready to study ACCA by visiting the free self-check modules page.

WHAT KIND OF WORK CAN I DO WITH THIS QUALIFICATION?

You could work in a variety of accounts-support roles including:

• a junior accounts or cost clerk/junior bookkeeper role in an small or medium-sized enterprise
• a range of junior or cost accounting administration roles within an accounting department of a larger organisation or financial shared service centre.