Full time ACCA Courses in the UK

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is one of the world’s leading professional accountancy organisations with nearly 450,000 members and student members in more than 170 countries. ACCA members work in public practice, industry, commerce and the private sector. This globally recognised ACCA qualification can put you on the right track to a career in accountancy and finance.

Over 17,000 students trust us with their ACCA studies every year, making us the market leaders in the UK. Our average ACCA pass rates are consistently higher than the worldwide average. Most recently, in 2009 our overall pass rate was 17% higher than the worldwide average. Our ACCA students have achieved the gold award at the December 2007, June 2008 and December 2008 ACCA exam sittings.

We are the only accountancy training provider to offer a fully integrated online testing platform, using Kaplan EN-gage, our online interactive portal. We have more specialist ACCA tutors than any other training provider, and are regularly recognised for our excellence by industry awards. We also have over 360 customer service staff spread across or UK centres, dedicated to providing localised student support. That’s more than any other national provider.

Registration with ACCA is the student’s responsibility. Students must register by 31 December in order to be eligible for the June exams, and by 15 August for the December exams. Visit the ACCA website for more information.

ACCA Course Entry requirements

In order to study the Full time ACCA courses students must be 18 or older, and have 2 A Levels or a NVQ, AAT, CAT or an undergraduate degree. Students who do not have any of these qualifications may join ACCA under the Mature Student Entry Route, providing they are over the age of 21. This entry route requires students to pass ACCA papers F2 and F3 within two years of joining. Once passed, ACCA will permit you to progress through the remainder of the ACCA qualification.

ACCA Course Aims & Objectives

The ACCA course is designed to teach students the accounting knowledge, skills and professional values that will give you the opportunity to build a successful career across any sector.

Throughout the ACCA qualification there is a strong focus on professional values, ethics, and governance. These skills are essential as the profession moves towards strengthened codes of conduct, regulation, and legislation – with an increasing focus on professionalism and ethics in accounting. These are examined at the highest level in the ACCA Qualification and are a core element of your practical experience requirements.

ACCA Course structure

The ACCA consists of a Fundamental and a Professional Level. Each level is further divided into two modules. In total there are 16 papers, of which students must pass 14, unless they have exemptions from any papers. Exams take place in June and December each year.