Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Globally recognized accountancy qualification opening doors to rewarding career opportunities worldwide
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Globally recognized accountancy qualification opening doors to rewarding career opportunities worldwide
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The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is a globally recognized professional accountancy qualification that opens doors to rewarding career opportunities in accounting, finance, and business worldwide.
The best time to start your ACCA journey is now. Whether you're a fresh graduate or a working professional, ACCA provides flexibility to study at your own pace while gaining practical experience.
ACCA's Practical Experience Requirement (PER) is designed to ensure you develop the practical skills needed to build a successful career. It's recommended to complete PER alongside your exams to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios.
ACCA offers unparalleled flexibility with multiple exam sessions throughout the year and various study options, including full-time, part-time, and online learning. The qualification is recognized globally, providing opportunities to work in over 180 countries.
Comprehensive curriculum designed to develop complete finance professionals
Format: Computer-based exam | Time: 2 hours
Introduces business organization structure, strategic management, leadership, governance, ethics, control, security, technology, and data analytics in business. Provides understanding of how these areas interact in the business environment.
Format: Computer-based exam | Time: 2 hours
Covers budgeting, standard costing, performance measurement, cost accounting, and decision-making techniques. Develops skills to use management accounting techniques for planning, decision-making, performance evaluation, and control.
Format: Computer-based exam | Time: 2 hours
Focuses on preparation of financial statements, accounting principles, concepts, and regulations. Teaches the conceptual framework for financial reporting and accounting standards applicable to financial statements.
Format: Computer-based exam | Time: 2 hours
Examines the legal framework relating to business, including formation and constitution of companies, capital and financing, management, administration, regulation, insolvency, and corporate fraudulent behavior.
Format: Computer-based exam | Time: 3 hours
Develops knowledge and skills in applying management accounting techniques to quantitative and qualitative information for planning, decision-making, performance evaluation, and control.
Format: Computer-based exam | Time: 3 hours
Covers the knowledge and skills relating to the tax system as it applies to individuals, single companies, and groups of companies. Includes preparation of tax computations and providing tax advice.
Format: Computer-based exam | Time: 3 hours
Develops knowledge and skills in understanding and applying accounting standards and the conceptual framework for financial reporting. Focuses on preparation of financial statements for single and group entities.
Format: Computer-based exam | Time: 3 hours
Examines the process of carrying out the assurance engagement and its application in the context of the professional regulatory framework. Covers audit planning, evidence, review, and reporting.
Format: Computer-based exam | Time: 3 hours
Develops the knowledge and skills expected of a finance manager in relation to investment, financing, and dividend policy decisions. Covers financial management function, working capital management, and business valuations.
Format: Computer-based exam | Time: 4 hours
Integrates knowledge from all areas of the ACCA syllabus and tests it within a business scenario. Focuses on leadership, governance, strategy, risk, technology, and professional skills in a business context.
Format: Computer-based exam | Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Develops knowledge and skills in understanding and applying accounting standards and the conceptual framework for financial reporting. Focuses on preparation of financial statements for complex entities.
Format: Computer-based exam | Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Applies relevant knowledge, skills, and exercise professional judgment in expected roles as a financial manager or advisor. Covers advanced investment, financing, and risk management decisions.
Format: Computer-based exam | Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Applies relevant knowledge, skills, and exercise professional judgment in selecting and applying strategic management accounting techniques in different business contexts to contribute to planning, control, and performance evaluation.
Format: Computer-based exam | Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Applies knowledge and skills to provide relevant information and advice to individuals and businesses on the impact of major taxes on financial decisions and situations.
Format: Computer-based exam | Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Applies knowledge, skills, and exercise professional judgment in analyzing, evaluating, and concluding on assurance engagements and other audit and assurance issues in the context of best practice and current developments.
"ACCA qualification opens doors to incredible opportunities worldwide. It's not just an accounting qualification; it's a passport to a global career." - Sheikh Siyaf, Managing Director at CrackACCA
ACCA is recognized in over 180 countries, giving you the flexibility to work anywhere in the world.
ACCA members often reach senior positions faster than their non-qualified peers.
The ACCA curriculum is regularly updated to reflect the changing needs of the business world.
March, June, September, December
2-4 hours per paper
Ethics and Professional Skills Module
36 months practical experience
Up to 4 papers in one sitting
50% for all papers
For graduates with relevant degrees
For B.Com and similar degrees
For CA and similar qualifications
The duration to complete ACCA varies based on your prior qualifications and the time you can dedicate to studies. On average, students complete the course in 2-3 years.
To register for ACCA, you need to be at least 18 years old and have completed 10+2 with minimum 65% in Mathematics/Accounts and English, and at least 50% in other subjects.
ACCA consists of 13 exams (9 fundamentals and 4 professionals) divided into three levels: Applied Knowledge (3 papers), Applied Skills (6 papers), and Strategic Professional (4 papers).
The passing mark for all ACCA exams is 50%. The global pass rates typically range between 40-60% depending on the paper.
Yes, ACCA is designed to be flexible. Many students pursue it while working full-time through evening classes, weekend batches, or online learning options.
PER (Practical Experience Requirement) is a crucial component where you need to complete 36 months of relevant work experience and achieve 9 performance objectives to become an ACCA member.
Exemptions are awarded based on your prior qualifications. You can check your eligibility on the ACCA website and submit your documents for evaluation during registration.
Yes, ACCA is recognized by the Indian government and highly valued by employers in India. It is considered equivalent to a postgraduate degree by many organizations.