The ACCA qualification equips students with globally recognized skills in accounting, finance, audit, taxation, and strategic business management, preparing them for successful careers in the international finance and accounting sector
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Applied Knowledge Level / FIA:
3 passes from the School Leaving Certificate (Grade XII) in 6 separate subjects including Maths and English.
Applied Skills Level:
FIA/ACCA Applied Knowledge level papers passed or exempted
Strategic Professional Level:
ACCA Applied Knowledge and Applied Skills level papers passed or exempted
This level concentrates on the major areas of financial and management accounting. It introduces students to the broad world of finance and develops every essential technique required. There are total 9 papers which are further classified into two modules: Knowledge and Skills.
Knowledge level | Skills level |
Business and Technology(BT) | Corporate and Business Law (LW), Performance Management (PM) |
Management Accounting (MA) | Taxation (TX), Financial Reporting (FR) |
Financial Accounting (FA) | Auditing & Assurance (AA), Financial Management (FM) |
The professional-level paper is set to build on developing advanced technical knowledge gained through the fundamental set. The strategic level consists of an essential and optional module, where students need to clear all of their three essential papers and two optional papers to receive a final ACCA certificate.
Essentials | Options (Any 2) |
Strategic Business Leader (SBL) | Advanced Financial Management (AFM), Advanced Performance Management (APM) |
Strategic Business Reporting (SBR) | Advanced Taxation (ATX), Advanced Audit and Assurance (AAA) |
Master global accounting standards
Analyze financial statements
Manage audit and assurance tasks
Apply taxation and legal principles
Develop strategic business skills
Ensure ethical and professional conduct
Use financial management tools
Prepare for global accounting careers
The ACCA qualification is designed to teach students the accounting knowledge, skills, and professional values needed to build a successful career across any sector. This global body for professional accountants is the ideal study route for students who are looking to pursue a rewarding career in accountancy, management, or finance, and opens doors to interesting roles all over the world.
