Virtual School of ACCA

tants bring value to economies in all stages of development. ACCA aim’s to develop capacity in the profession and encourage the adoption of global standards. Its values are aligned to the needs of employers in all sectors and it ensures that, through its qualifications, it prepare accountants for business. It seek to open up the profession to people of all backgrounds and remove artificial barriers, innovating its qualifications and their delivery to meet the diverse needs of trainee professionals and their employers. ACCA works to strengthen a global profession based on the application of consistent standards, which it believes best supports international business and the desire of talented people to have successful, international careers. It champion the needs of small and medium sized business (SMEs) and emerging economies, and promote the value of sustainable business. To achieve this it works with global bodies such as the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) and with 71 global accountancy partnerships. Above all, it seeks to bring long-term value to economies in which it develops and supports professional accountants. It supports 154,000 members and 432,000 students in 170 countries, helps them to develop successful careers in accounting and business, with the skills needed by employers. It work through a network of 83 offices and centres and more than 8,500 Approved Employers worldwide, who provide high standards of employee learning and development. ACCA works in the public interest, assuring that its members are appropriately regulated for the work they carry out and, promoting principles-based approaches to regulation. It actively seek to enhance the public value of accounting in society through international research and it take a progressive stance on global issues to ensure accountancy as a profession continues to grow in reputation and influence. What is ACCA Qualification? The ACCA Qualification is your route to becoming a qualified accountant. The ACCA Qualification will provide you with skills and knowledge relevant to any business, which means you are free to choose which type of accountancy role and organisation you want to work for. There is a strong focus on professional values, ethics and governance. This is essential because the profession is moving towards strengthened codes of conduct, regulation and legislation, which is why our qualification has an increased focus on professionalism and ethics in accounting. Professionalism and ethics is examined at the highest level in the ACCA Qualification. It is also a main part of the practical experience you must complete to qualify. To qualify as an ACCA member, you will need to complete:
exams – total 14 exams you have to pass for 14 papers/subjects
experience - record 36 months' experience in a relevant role
ethics - the Professional Ethics module. Are there any other qualifications that I can get from ACCA? On your way to ACCA membership, there are lots of qualifications you can gain along the way. This is a great way to show your knowledge and skills to employers and helps keep you on track and motivated. You can achieve:
a Diploma in Accounting and Business
an Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business
a BSc (Hons) degree in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University
Entry requirement or who can apply to study the ACCA Qualification? Yes - if you meet the minimum entry requirements which is:
two A Levels and three GCSEs (or their equivalent)
these need to be in five separate subjects including English and maths. If you have a BA/ BBA/ BBS/ Degree Pass /B.Com degree from a university or college.