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The ACCA Qualification

Find the starting point that’s right for you

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If you’re looking gain a diverse finance qualification that will take you wherever you want to go, across the globe or in an exciting industry, ACCA will get you there. We have more paths to success than anyone else. Start at the right level for you, and begin your ACCA journey today.

Pursuing the ACCA Qualification

The ACCA Qualification is a combination of exams, ethics and three years' professional experience, and once complete, you’ll become an ACCA member – a strategic thinker with high ethical integrity, strong financial know-how and the right business acumen.

The ACCA Qualification has three stages of exams, which means you can begin at a level that suits you, based on your current qualifications.

Note that some exams and requirements of the ACCA Qualification will change in 2027. The ACCA Qualification is being redesigned to shape to the demands of modern business. Ensuring we remain cutting-edge is why ACCA students and members are respected and in demand worldwide.

Learn more about the future ACCA Qualification

A fantastic introduction to the world of finance and accounting, these exams will give you a broad understanding of essential accounting techniques. Upon completion, you’ll be ready for a wide range of job opportunities, such as trainee bookkeeper, administrator or trainee accountant.

Discover Applied Knowledge

These exams will build upon the knowledge you already have and will have you develop broad and practical finance qualities required of strategic professional accountants in any sector or industry. These skills can open doors to roles such as finance trainee, trainee business analyst, junior accountant and internal auditor.

Discover Applied Skills

The final level of the ACCA Qualification towards ACCA membership, these exams will equip you with a unique blend of skills, real-world focus and specialisation options to super-charge your career and impress employers.

You’ll unlock the widest number of career opportunities and the ACCA mark of distinction that lets you drive your career to greater success. It could lead to very senior positions such as a financial manager, chief financial officer or a partner in a professional firm.

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