AWARD: Fundamentals/Professional (part-time)
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With membership of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) highly prized in the business world, these qualifications are a passport to a range of jobs in the accountancy profession. They are also an excellent foundation for a career in business and general management.
The examinations of the ACCA are organised into two levels – Fundamentals and Professional.
Fundamentals Level
There are two modules at this level.
Knowledge Module
• Paper F1 Accountant in Business
• Paper F2 Management Accounting
• Paper F3 Financial Accounting (INT)
Please note that we are not offering the knowledge modules for 2011/12.
Skills Module
• Paper F4 Corporate and Business Law
• Paper F5 Performance Management
• Paper F6 Taxation
• Paper F7 Financial Reporting (INT)
• Paper F8 Audit and Assurance (INT)
• Paper F9 Financial Management
Professional Level
There are three Essentials papers plus two option papers (from a choice of four) to be completed at this level.
Essentials
P1 Professional Accountant
P2 Corporate Reporting (INT)
P3 Business Analysis
Options
P4 Advanced Financial Management
P5 Advanced Performance Management
P6 Advanced Taxation
P7 Advanced Audit and Assurance (INT)
Entry requirements
- The minimum entry requirements for the Knowledge Module of the qualification are two A-Levels plus three GCSEs in five separate subjects (including English and mathematics) or equivalent
- Holders of higher qualifications (including those who are AAT qualified and those who are relevant degree holders) may attract exemptions from some of the ACCA examinations
- Students who do not possess the minimum entry qualifications, will be allowed to register and given two years (a maximum of four consecutive attempts) to pass papers F2 and F3 of the Knowledge Module via the ACCA's mature student entry route
- To be eligible to enter the examinations you will need to register as a student with ACCA.
Assessment
Assessment is by external examination.
Mode of attendance
Please see the 2011/12 ACCA timetable (
) for further information.
Eligibility Enquiries
All enquiries regarding eligibility, exemption or registration should be addressed directly to the Association:
ACCA Connect
2 Central Quay
89 Hydepark Street
Glasgow
United Kingdom
G3 8BW
General Enquires: info@accaglobal.com
Student Enquires: students@accaglobal.com
Member Enquires: members@accaglobal.com
tel: +44 (0)141 582 2000
fax: +44 (0)141 582 2222
Website: www.accaglobal.com
Further Information
More information on this qualification is available on the ACCA website.
University Application
If you have all the information you need and are ready to begin your studies, then simply complete a professional courses application form, telephone 01242 777886. Or download the relevant application form.
Please return the application form clearly stating which module and subjects you wish to study to:
Louise Curran
ACCA Course Administrator
The University of Gloucestershire Business School
The Park
Cheltenham
Glos GL50 2RH
However, if you are uncertain about which programme to choose or would welcome the opportunity to talk to someone about your choice, simply telephone the Business School to arrange an informal discussion with the programme leader or email him directly: jonathanmills@glos.ac.uk.
You can also attend one of our Open Days, to experience the environment for yourself. Details are available upon request from:
The University of Gloucestershire Business School
The Park
Cheltenham
Glos GL50 2RH
Tel: +44 (0) 1242 777888
Fax: +44 (0) 1242 714111
Email: business@glos.ac.uk
Note: ACCA courses are only offered as part time study and as such are not suitable for international students who require a student visa to study in the UK.