Why study FIA?
'Foundations in Accountancy' or FIA consists of a suite of awards including Introductory & Intermediate Certificates, Diplomas and a revised Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) qualification. The awards begin at GCSE level, and progress up to first year degree level.
You do not need previous qualifications to study towards an FIA qualification. These awards provide recognised qualifications in their own right as well as a natural entry route into further accountancy qualifications including ACCA, CIMA and ICAEW.
- For students - the awards provide flexible entry points with certification awarded at each level to develop your education and skills, and make you a more attractive choice for employers.
- For employers - the range of awards means you can pick the level of qualification which is most appropriate to your business needs.
Find out more about the FIA qualification in:
What is FIA?
Why study with Kaplan?
Kaplan Financial is the UK market leader for ACCA training, with over 17,000 ACCA students studying with us every year. You can be confident that we have the experience and expertise to deliver this new qualification.
Tutor support from the start
From day one, our friendly expert tutors and support team go out of their way to encourage and assist you. You'll even be able to contact them by phone or email outside of normal classroom hours.
Study Materials
Our sister company, Kaplan Publishing, is an ACCA approved publisher, so you can be assured that the materials we provide meet the examiners’ high standards. Our courses and materials are written by our own in-house content specialists and are exam focused and adapted for each level of the FIA qualification.
Flexible ways to study
Fitting in your studies around your lifestyle can be difficult; that's why we offer a variety of different ways for you to gain your FIA qualifications, including Classroom, Live Online and Distance Learning. You will be able to study all levels from our London Bridge training centre and the Diploma level from one of 18 regional training centres.
Find out more about the FIA courses we offer and the best learning method for you in:
FIA Courses
Government Funding
You may be entitled to government funding when studying the FIA qualification through either a Classroom or Live Online course. The funding is available through the Apprenticeship scheme. Some of the basic criteria for funding includes being:
- A UK resident living in England for the last three years
- 16 years old or over
- Not currently in full time education
- Not currently receiving government funding
- Not in possession of a level 4, or higher, qualification. This includes degrees and HNDs
- Are working in an accounts related role for 30 hours or more per week
Next Steps: If you meet this criteria, simply call us on 0845 873 6311 for more guidance on whether or not you will be eligible for Government funding towards a Part-time Classroom or Live Online course and what you need to do next.