ACCA: Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
The ACCA qualification is a globally recognized benchmark for excellence in finance and accounting. It is designed to equip students with a comprehensive range of technical and strategic skills, covering everything from foundational accounting to advanced leadership.
Course Structure (13 Papers)
- The ACCA journey is divided into three distinct levels, totaling 13 exams, plus a mandatory ethics module.
Applied Knowledge Level (3 Papers)
Introductory level focused on fundamental business and accounting principles.- BT: Business and Technology
- MA: Management Accounting
- FA: Financial Accounting
Applied Skills Level (6 Papers)
Building core technical skills required for finance professionals.- LW: Corporate and Business Law
- PM: Performance Management
- TX: Taxation
- FR: Financial Reporting
- AA: Audit and Assurance
- FM: Financial Management
Strategic Professional Level (4 Papers)
Advanced level focusing on strategic leadership and professional judgment.- Essentials (Both Compulsory):
SBL: Strategic Business Leader
SBR: Strategic Business Reporting - Options (Choose 2 of 4):
AFM: Advanced Financial Management
APM: Advanced Performance Management
ATX: Advanced Taxation
AAA: Advanced Audit and Assurance
Exemptions for Commerce Students (Up to 9 Papers)
ACCA recognizes prior learning, allowing you to skip certain exams based on your previous qualifications.Exam Pattern & Passing Criteria
- Mode: All exams are Computer-Based (CBE).
- Passing Mark: 50% for all papers.
- Negative Marking: No negative marking at any level.
- Exam Sessions: Held quarterly in March, June, September, and December. (Knowledge level and LW are available On-Demand).
The Shetes Institute Advantage
- We provide specialized guidance for Commerce graduates looking to leverage their CA/CMA background to fast-track their ACCA qualification. Our mentors, including CA's, help you master the high-level Strategic Professional papers where no exemptions are available.
