Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Courses

Why Study ACCA?

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is once of the largest and most respected global accountancy bodies, offering a full range of professional qualifications.

By joining ACCA you have access to an unrivalled global network of offices, learning providers, examination centres and employers. ACCA provides over 424,000 students registered across 170 countries with a professionally accepted standard of qualification and a clear pathway to a full range of international job opportunities.

The ACCA qualification is geared towards the real-world practice of accounting. Professionalism and ethics are examined at the highest level and practical work experience is also required to qualify for full membership and certification. With ACCA you can build a successful career as a finance professional in any sector.

Career Prospects

  • As a qualified Chartered Certified Accountant you can work in any sector, in any type and size of organisation.
  • With the ACCA Qualification you can specialise in one area of accountancy, e.g. audit or tax.
  • You may wish to work in a consultancy role, provide financial information and advice, or manage the finances of a company.

Studying ACCA at KKCL: A Gold Approved Learning Partner

KKCL is a Gold Approved Learning Partner for teaching the ACCA qualification. Only Gold or Platinum Approved Learning Partners can accept Tier 4 students for ACCA programmes under the current Tier 4 regulations.

Gold Approved Learning Partners demonstrate to ACCA that they meet performance targets in the way they manage their institution, such as the provision of comfortable premises and adequate facilities, carefully monitored attendance and retention and courses. These learning providers have a knowledgeable and experienced teaching team, a structured teaching programme and provide students with advice on study options and tutorial support.

Entry Requirements

Three GCSEs or two A Levels including mathematics and English or their equivalent.

Work experience Number of exams How long does it take? What else is involved?
Three years Up to 14, depending on exemptions Three to four years on average A professional ethics module

ACCA Course Structure

The ACCA qualification consists of 16 papers in the entire syllabus, and students are expected to pass 14 papers in order to gain the ACCA qualification. Exams are arranged by ACCA and take place in June and December each year.

Fundamentals Papers Professional Papers
F1 Accountant in Business (AB) P1 Professional Accountant (PA)
F2 Management Accounting (MA) P2 Corporate Reporting (CR)
F3 Financial Accounting (FA) P3 Business Analysis (BA)
F4 Corporate and Business Law (CL) P4 Advanced Financial Management (AFM)
F5 Performance Management (PM) P5 Advanced Performance Management (APM)
F6 Taxation (TX) F6 Taxation (TX)
F7 Financial Reporting (FR) P7 Advanced Audit and Assurance (AAA)
F8 Audit and Assurance (FM)
F9 Financial Management (FM)

More Information About ACCA Papers

Fundamentals Papers (F1-F9)

Fundamentals Papers (F1-F9)

If you have a degree in accountancy or business, an AAT qualification or membership of a professional body accredited by ACCA (e.g. ICAEW) then you may be exempt from the first three Fundamentals papers (F1-F3). For a full list of exemptions visit the ACCA website. The papers can be taken in any order.

Professional Papers (P1-P7)

Professional Papers (P1-P7)

The professional papers require students to apply their knowledge, skills and professional judgement. Students must analyse, evaluate and make recommendations based on their experience. Papers can be taken in any order.

Variant Papers (law and tax)

Variant papers (law and tax)

ACCA is an international professional body, so ACCA offer students the opportunity to take the law and tax papers that reflect these systems in several countries. Please note that we only offer the International variant for all relevant papers.

Registration and Exemptions

Before you enrol with a learning provider it is important that you register as a student with ACCA. This will mean that (if applicable) you have the correct exemption information to pass onto the learning provider to ensure you study towards the right papers.

  • To find out information on registration, please visit the ACCA website.
  • It is your responsibility to enter for exams with ACCA.
  • To find out information on exemptions, please visit our exemption enquiry database.

Fees and Dates

ACCA only controls the fees and payment for sitting exams. To find out information on ACCA’s fees and important dates, please visit the ACCA website.

Computer-Based Exams (CBEs)

Computer-Based Exams (CBEs) are available for F1, F2 and F3. CBEs offer flexibility as they can be sat at any time and do not restrict you to the June and December sittings for paper-based exams.

KKCL is a licenced CBE centre with up-to-date computers in our examination room. CBEs are held on alternate Fridays at a regular fee but are available on other days for an additional fee. For more information on booking CBEs please contact us. We will be launching an online booking form for CBEs very soon.

Please Note: You will not be able to sit CBEs unless you are a registered student with ACCA and are eligible to sit a particular paper.

Links to Useful Websites and Information

This section provides useful links to relevant information and organisations that provide support for international students.