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Non-finance students and graduates

Can I become an accountant without a degree in accounting?

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The answer is YES.

Your degree – no matter the subject – has already equipped you with valuable skills that can help you thrive in accountancy and beyond. 

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What's it really like to work in finance and accounting?

If you’re unsure whether finance is right for you – you’re not alone.

Many people have misconceptions about what a career in accountancy involves, making it easy to assume it’s not a good fit. That’s why we created By All Accounts – a video podcast series that busts those myths, shows the variety of accounting roles, and explores how finance careers are evolving.

How much do accountants earn?

Discover the latest accounting salary trends and what drives an accountant’s earning potential

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Why ACCA – a smarter way to build your future

  1. 01 Unmatched career opportunities

    ACCA prepares you for more than accounting, finance or audit – with pathways into tech, consulting, entrepreneurship, ESG, and more.

  2. 02 Global mobility

    The ACCA Qualification is one of the most globally recognised finance qualifications, enabling you to build a career across industries, borders, or even remotely.

  3. 03 Future-ready skills

    You’ll gain skills that stay relevant – even in a rapidly changing world shaped by tech and AI.

  4. 04 Flexible and affordable

    With flexible, affordable routes in – including free resources and online learning – it’s a qualification that fits your lifestyle and ambitions, while helping you build long-term financial security.

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How I pivoted from marketing to finance leadership at Google

Learn how Fiona Bones FCCA, Vice President of Finance and International Controller at Google, started with a marketing degree and pivoted into finance – proving how far the ACCA Qualification can take you, even if you didn’t begin in the field.

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Wondering what the ACCA journey looks like?

Not sure how everything fits together yet? Explore the pages below to get the clarity and confidence you need.

ACCA-X – a smart starting point for non-finance graduates

ACCA-X is our suite of online courses designed to help you build essential finance and accounting knowledge – whatever your background. It’s the ideal place to start if you’re new to the field or exploring whether accountancy is right for you.

With free and affordable courses, ACCA-X lets you learn at your own pace and from anywhere. The first four courses are completely free, while diploma-level courses cost under £100.

Why choose ACCA-X?

  • Learn the fundamentals of finance and accounting
  • Access the first four courses completely free
  • Study flexibly – at your own pace, from anywhere
  • Get a head start with the ACCA Qualification. Earn the ACCA Diploma in Financial and Management Accounting and gain exemptions* from the Applied Knowledge exams if you decide to progress to the full ACCA Qualification.

*To qualify for exam exemptions, ACCA-X students must also complete the Foundations in Professionalism course.

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