Our USA academic partnerships enable current and prospective ACCA students to continue their education in the United States and gain ACCA exemptions, while working towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree from a valued and impressive US university.
These academic partnerships are designed to allow the ACCA student or prospective student to complete their studies in the US and gain valuable experience with US culture, society, and companies.
Additionally, the ACCA North America team is working on future relationships with other colleges and universities to provide opportunities for students to complete both the ACCA Qualification and an American degree concurrently.
Please note: These programs are designed for existing or new ACCA students. Universities in the USA will not grant credit towards completed ACCA coursework. There are no expedited routes of study for ACCA members.
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ACCA USA is partnered with multiple schools, both undergraduate and graduate, across the United States of America.
Seattle University is an Accredited Education Partner of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA). This partnership grants undergraduate accounting majors and Master of Professional Accounting (MPAC) students graduating on or after January 1, 2019 exemptions to at least half of the slate of ACCA exams required to obtain the internationally-recognized ACCA qualification. This partnership reflects the quality of students’ professional formation experience at Seattle University and in the Accounting program in developing the competencies and skills sought-after in candidates joining the global market for accounting professionals.
Established in 1947, the AACSB-accredited Albers School of Business and Economics at Seattle University is home to over 1,600 graduate and undergraduate business students. The Albers School develops exceptional business leaders who are values-driven and committed to advancing the common good. Albers offers students undergraduate degrees in business, with concentrations in nine disciplines, and economics. Our graduate degrees include four MBAs, plus specialized master’s degrees in accounting, business analytics, finance and sport business leadership.
Albers programs are highly ranked nationally, including:
- Undergraduate Accounting: #23 by U.S. News & World Report 2019
- Master of Professional Accounting: #24 by U.S. News & World Report 2020
Albers received Center of Excellence status from the Institute of Internal Auditors in 2017, one of only eight such Centers in the world
In addition, our chapter of Beta Alpha Psi has received a Superior Chapter Award for five years in a row. We are one of the most decorated chapters in the Pacific Northwest Region, with five distinguished, twenty six superior, and four gold chapter nominations.
Situated in the heart of the dynamic city of Seattle, we work with the Puget Sound region’s top business professionals to tap their expertise in delivering our highly ranked programs.
ACCA’s second university partnership is with American University’s Kogod School of Business in Washington, D.C.
Kogod is committed to preparing graduates to excel in today’s dynamic business environment.
It is the oldest accredited business school in the nation’s capital and its students and faculty hail from over 100 countries around the world.
Kogod is regularly recognized for its commitment to its students and the global business community.
- No.18 'Best Colleges for Earning a Business Degree' - (Fortune Magazine and Money.com 2015)
- No.5: 'Top Accounting Programs' - (GraduatePrograms.com 2015)
- No.9: 'Best MS Tax Programs' (TaxTalent 2014)
- No.23: 'U.S. Best Undergraduate Business Specialty' - International Business (News & World Report 2014)
Find out more and apply on the American University website
ACCA's first American partnership is with Pace University - one of New York’s largest universities, with campuses in New York City and Westchester County.
Pace’s Lubin School of Business is accredited by the AACSB – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business and is globally recognized for:
- Preparing every graduate for rewarding employment and upward mobility
Integrating the New York City business world into the curriculum
Experiential learning through the area's largest internship and co-op program - Customised teaching and career guidance
- In the PayScale College Salary Report, Lubin ranked in the top 7% for Best Graduate Schools and the top 11% for Best Colleges for Business Majors
- Lubin’s undergraduate accounting program is ranked in the Top 50 by the Public Accounting Report
Find out more and apply on the Pace University website
University of Massachusetts - Lowell (UML) has been a great partner of ACCA’s since 2017. UML is recognized for being in the forefront of a transformative era. From the strength of their students to the excellence of the faculty, the Manning School of Business is educating the next generation of global business leaders.
- 2016 U.S. News and World Report Best College ranked Manning School’s undergraduate business program No. 191
- Best Online Graduate Business Program Rankings (excluding MBA), the Manning School’s master of science in accounting (MSA) program climbed to No. 41
- The Manning School’s online MBA rose to No. 69 in the latest Best Online MBA Program Rankings
Find out more on the UML website
University of Maryland Global Campus became an Accredited Education Partner of ACCA in 2023.
University of Maryland Global Campus was founded in 1947 to make respected, state university education accessible to working adults and servicemembers.
Move forward in your career and in your life with an online undergraduate or graduate business degree or certificate from University of Maryland Global Campus. Our business programs are designed to deliver highly applied, career-focused business education to our students, so that they can prepare for leadership roles in complex business environments and make decisions using data-driven approaches. UMGC also has relationships with many employers and offers virtual recruiting events with companies who are actively seeking to fill current openings.
- Benefit from a global campus: UMGC was founded to meet the needs of working adults. Take courses online knowing that your education is backed by the reputation of a public state university.
- Get undergraduate credit for your experience: We value the learning you've acquired outside of the classroom, and we offer ways to turn those experiences into credit by demonstrating what you know.
- Prepare for your next move: Student clubs provide professional development and networking opportunities, and we offer job resources that can prepare you for your next career move in business.
- Learn from faculty scholar-practitioners: UMGC's diverse business and MBA faculty bring years of industry experience to the classroom and can help prepare you for the workforce with practical, applicable knowledge.
- Earn an MBA faster and for less: Earn a respected Master of Business Administration at UMGC entirely online in just 16 months for about 21,000 USD.
Find out more and apply on the University of Maryland Global Campus website.
