Status
Recognised in 160 countries, with nearly 300,000 members and students. One of the largest of the UK's accountancy bodies. The qualification covers all aspects of accountancy, for work in auditing, commerce, industry and non-profit making organisations.

Registration Entry requirements-(Minimum age: 18)
Professional Examination Route:
2 GCE "A" Levels + 3 GCSE passes - or equivalents.
3 LCCI Higher Level + 2 Intermediate (5 separate subjects incl. English and Mathematics)
3 RSA Advanced + 2 Intermediate (5 separate subjects incl. English and Mathematics)
AAT or CAT Intermediate. (Complete)
Degree from a recognised institution
ACCA Certified Diploma in Accounting & Finance (complete)
Mature Student Route : If over 21yrs and not holding above qualifications.

Registration Dates and deadlines
June exam: register by 31st December of preceding year
December exam: register by 15th August of the same year.

Exemptions
Previous qualifications, generally relating to accountancy & business may entitle you to exemptions within ACCA Parts 1 and 2. None given for ACCA Part 3. Refer to ACCA database at www.accaglobal.com. or contact ACCA Glasgow address.

ACCA PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION
PART 1
1.1 Preparing Financial Statements
1.2 Financial Information for Management
1.3 Managing People
PART 2
2.1 Information systems
2.2 Corporate and Business Law
2.3 Business Taxation
2.4 Financial Management and Control
2.5 Financial Reporting
2.6 Audit and Internal Reporting
PART 3
Optional Subjects
3.1 Audit and Quality Assurance
3.2 Advanced Taxation
3.3 Performance Management
3.4 Business Information Management
Core Subjects
3.5 Strategic Business Planning and Development
3.6 Advanced Corporate Reporting
3.7 Strategic Financial Management