About the ACCA qualification

The ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is a global body for professional accountants. It was first established in London over 100 years ago in 1904 and is currently the World's largest accountancy body. There are in excess of 140,000 members and over 400,000 students in 170 countries.

With a network of 83 offices and active centres around the world, the ACCA also have 57 global accountancy partnerships. Within Europe they are a recognised supervisory body for the purposes of licensing auditors and finance professionals in the European Union.

Amongst other key areas, the ACCA Qualification has a strong focus on professional values, ethics and governance. These are skills which are considered to be essential for today’s accountants as the accountancy profession generally moves towards an increased focus on professionalism and ethics.

In order to qualify as an ACCA member you are required to complete:

red_bullet 14 exams (a number are eligible for exemptions depending on your previous experience)

red_bullet Relevant practical experience 

red_bullet An online ethics module 

 


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