The ACCA Qualification is designed to help you build the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to succeed in finance, accounting and business. It’s made up of three exam levels: Applied Knowledge, Applied Skills and Strategic Professional.
Applied Knowledge
These exams give you a strong introduction to the world of finance. You’ll learn the basics of accounting and develop essential techniques that will support your future studies and career.
The Applied Knowledge exams are:
Business and Technology (BT)
Financial Accounting (FA)
Management Accounting (MA)
Applied Skills
The Applied Skills exams build on what you’ve already learned. They help you develop practical finance skills that are needed by professional accountants in all sectors and industries.
The Applied Skills exams are:
Corporate and Business Law (LW)
Taxation (TX)
Financial Reporting (FR)
Performance Management (PM)
Financial Management (FM)
Audit and Assurance (AA)
Strategic Professional
These exams prepare you for senior roles and leadership positions. You’ll strengthen your ability to think strategically and apply your technical, ethical and professional skills. You can also choose to specialise in areas that match your career goals.
You must complete both Essentials exams and choose two Options exams.
Essentials:
Strategic Business Reporting (SBR)
Strategic Business Leader (SBL)
Options (choose two):
Advanced Financial Management (AFM)
Advanced Audit and Assurance (AAA)
Advanced Taxation (ATX)
Advanced Performance Management (APM)
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Why choose ACCA?
The ACCA Qualification is more than just exams, it’s a pathway to a respected and rewarding career. Whether you're just starting out or looking to progress, ACCA gives you the tools, support and global recognition to succeed.
By joining ACCA, you’ll become part of a worldwide community of finance professionals. You’ll gain access to expert resources, career opportunities and a qualification that’s trusted by employers around the world.
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