ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

1. Age: 16 years or above

2. Education:

§  At least 5 O-Levels including English Language (or NFC Business English), and Mathematics (or Business Calculations)

§  English Language Proficiency: If English is not your first language, you'll need to demonstrate proficiency through:

• • • o   IELTS (5.5 overall score)
    • o   TOEFL (550 paper-based or 213 computer-based)
    • o   Cambridge English (FCE or above)
    • o   Pearson English (PTE 51 or above)

3. Work Experience: No work experience is required, but it's recommended to have some basic accounting knowledge.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Registration: You must register with ACCA as a student.

2. Exams: You'll need to pass the ACCA Qualification exams, which include:

§  F1-F3: Foundations in Accountancy exams

§  F4-F6: Skills exams

§  F7-F9: Essentials exams

§  S1-S3: Options exams (choose 2 from 4)

3. Ethics and Professional Skills: You'll need to complete the ACCA Ethics and Professional Skills module.

4. Practical Experience: You'll need to gain 3 years of practical experience in accounting or a related field.

5. Continuing Professional Development (CPD): You'll need to complete ongoing CPD requirements to maintain your certification

The ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) certificate in accountancy covers the following syllabus/modules:

1. F1: Accountant in Business

·         Business organisation and environment

·         Accounting and reporting systems

·         Financial management and control

·         Financial statements and analysis

2. F2: Management Accounting

·         Cost accounting and reporting

·         Budgeting and forecasting

·         Performance measurement and control

·         Decision-making and risk management

3. F3: Financial Accounting

·         Financial statements preparation and presentation

·         Accounting standards and regulations

·         Financial reporting and analysis

·         Financial instruments and taxation

4. F4: Corporate and Business Law

·         Business law and regulation

·         Company law and governance

·         Contract law and tort

·         Employment law and intellectual property

5. F5: Performance Management

·         Performance measurement and control

·         Cost management and analysis

·         Budgeting and forecasting

·         Decision-making and risk management

6. F6: Taxation

·         Taxation principles and policy

·         Income tax and capital gains tax

·         Corporation tax and value added tax

·         International taxation and tax planning

7. F7: Financial Reporting

·         Financial statements preparation and presentation

·         Accounting standards and regulations

·         Financial reporting and analysis

·         Financial instruments and taxation

8. F8: Audit and Assurance

·         Auditing and assurance services

·         Audit planning and risk assessment

·         Audit procedures and evidence

·         Audit reports and opinions

9. F9: Financial Management

·         Financial management and control

·         Financial planning and decision-making

·         Risk management and internal control

·         Financial reporting and analysis

Professional Level

1. S1: Governance, Risk, and Ethics

·         Governance and risk management

·         Ethical principles and professional conduct

·         Risk assessment and internal control

·         Corporate social responsibility and sustainability

2. S2: Corporate Reporting

·         Financial reporting and analysis

·         Accounting standards and regulations

·         Financial statements preparation and presentation

·         Integrated reporting and sustainability reporting

3. S3: Business Analysis

·         Business analysis and strategy

·         Performance measurement and control

·         Decision-making and risk management

·         Financial management and control

4. S4: Advanced Financial Management

·         Advanced financial management and control

·         Financial planning and decision-making

·         Risk management and internal control

·         Financial reporting and analysis

5. S5: Advanced Performance Management

·         Advanced performance measurement and control

·         Cost management and analysis

·         Budgeting and forecasting

·         Decision-making and risk management

6. S6: Advanced Taxation

·         Advanced taxation principles and policy

·         Income tax and capital gains tax

·         Corporation tax and value-added tax

·         International taxation and tax planning

7. S7: Advanced Audit and Assurance

·         Advanced auditing and assurance services

·         Audit planning and risk assessment

·         Audit procedures and evidence

·         Audit reports and opinions

OPTIONAL MODULES

1. AFM: Advanced Financial Management

2. APM: Advanced Performance Management

3. ATX: Advanced Taxation

4. AAA: Advanced Audit and Assurance

NOTE: The ACCA syllabus is subject to change, and it's always best to check with ACCA directly for the most up-to-date information.