The ACCA Qualification
Overview
The ACCA Professional Scheme is a highly relevant, targeted combination of study and practical experience. The syllabus is a result of extensive research and consultation with governments, students, colleges and employers from a range of public and private sector organisations.
Wherever you are in the world, ACCA strives to offer consistently high standards of training and support. Our personal and virtual study options have been developed to ensure that you have maximum control over what you learn, the way that you learn it, and the pace at which you work.
Future employers will be aware of your potential, because the ACCA qualification is highly regarded throughout the world. ACCA have effective relationships with local and multinational organisations, accounting bodies, corporations and institutions including governments and even the United Nations.
The ACCA qualification is a passport to a new world of opportunity - once you become a member, the learning process continues throughout your career. The range of educational opportunities includes a degree qualification, plans for a specifically tailored MBA and a constantly updated range of courses in all areas of finance and management.
Entry Requirements
Professional Entry Route (PER)
To apply, you must:
- Be aged 18 years and above
- Have a minimum of 5 SPM / O-Level credits, including English and Mathematics, or equivalent
In addition, students must fulfill one of the criteria below:
- 2 Credits at STPM or A-Level
- Pre-University pass, with Distinction
- Degree from an approved university (Note: Recognition of these qualifications are solely determined at the discretion of ACCA UK)
Should you have a relevant degree from an ACCA-accredited institution, you may be awarded exemptions up to 9 papers (Applied Knowledge Module and Applied Skills Module). No exemptions are awarded at the Strategic Professional Module.
Intakes
January 2024, April 2024, July 2024 & October 2024 (full-time & part-time online classes)
Examination Periods
June 2024, September 2024, December 2024 & March 2025
Time Frame for Completion of Studies
Most students attempt from 2 to 3 papers each semester and thus graduate in 3 years. However, ACCA grants up to a maximum of 7 years to complete strategic professional module papers, no time limits for applied knowledge module and applied skills module papers.
Structured Teaching and Learning Approaches
KSA City Campus has a structured approach in imparting knowledge to its students. Each paper consists of a minimum of 20 lectures and tutorials, comprising 3 hours each per week. Attendance is mandatory for all lectures.
Intensive revision classes for each paper are compulsory, comprising a minimum of 24 to 30 hours per paper. These sessions are designed to refresh students’ knowledge, enhance the application skills, and improve examination technique.
In addition, each paper consists of 2 internal exams. These internal exams are indicators of students’ progress in their studies.
Progression
Subjects
Applied Knowledge
- Business and Technology (BT)
- Management Accounting (MA)
- Financial Accounting (FA)
Applied Skills
- Corporate and Business Law (LW)
- Performance Management (PM)
- Taxation (TX)
- Financial Reporting (FR)
- Audit and Assurance (AA)
- Financial Management (FM)
Strategic Professional - Essentials
- Strategic Business Reporting (SBR)
- Strategic Business Leader (SBL)
Strategic Professional - Options (Pick two)
- Advanced Financial Management (AFM)
- Advanced Performance Management (APM)
- Advanced Taxation (ATX)
- Advanced Audit and Assurance (AAA)
Timetables
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July 2024 Intake
October 2024 Intake
