ACCA - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
ACCA is one of the largest and fastest-growing international accountancy bodies. Being around for over 100 years means that ACCA has built a reputation for quality and excellence.
With the strengthening of the code of conduct, regulation and legislation within the finance profession, there is a growing demand for finance people with high standards of expertise and ethics. Therefore, both potential employers and clients are paying increasing attention to these professional qualifications.
The Academy’s ACCA offerings
- ACCA Qualification
- Foundations in Accountancy (FIA)
- ACCA Diploma in IFRS (DipIFR)
Benefits of your ACCA studies
Know-how which demonstrates that you have reached an industry standard in terms of competence.
Networking with other students and members.
- Continuous development.
- Unified syllabus updated in close cooperation with employers.
- Wider competencies in taxation, consulting, strategic planning, general management.
- Competitiveness in the labour market.
In order to gain the ACCA Qualification and to qualify as an ACCA member, you need to:
complete 13 examinations (students holding relevant university degrees may be exempted from up to 9 exams),
have relevant practical work experience, and
complete the Professional Ethics Module.
Examinations are held in June and December every year. Students are permitted to sit a maximum of 4 examinations per session. The papers Accountant in Business (AB), Management Accounting (MA), Financial Accounting (FA) and Corporate and Business Law (LW) may be sat at any time during the year as Computer Based Exams (CBE) and you can sit them at our CBE accredited centres in Bratislava and Košice.
Before applying for ACCA Membership, the Professional Ethics Module must be completed. It is an online training system designed to expose students to a range of ethical perspectives. You will receive access to the module once you are eligible to sit the paper Professional Accountant (P1). It is highly recommended that students sit the module before or simultaneously with their training for the SBL (Strategic Business Leader) examination.
A key component of the ACCA Qualification is gaining relevant practical experience. The ACCA Qualification will prepare you for a challenging and often demanding career as a professional accountant and, like all professions, it is not sufficient to solely rely on theoretical knowledge developed through an exam process to help you achieve this.
Students are required to complete 3 years of relevant practical experience to achieve 13 performance objectives (9 Essentials objectives and 4 out of 11 Options objectives).
Syllabus
Find out more about the syllabus directly on ACCA website.
How long will it take to Qualify?
It generally takes 4 to 5 years to complete the examinations, together with the Ethics Module and relevant 3 years’ work experience. It may be possible to finish earlier depending on how many exemptions you may claim based on your education and if you have already accumulated enough work experience.
How do I register for ACCA?
The first step is the registration with ACCA, which can take place at any time. After submitting all necessary documents about your formal education and claiming exemptions (cca 3 weeks), students can take the exam. Exams AB, FA, MA, LW may be taken any time at our CBE authorised centre.
We aim to provide the flexibility of a range of options for students to suit their needs. You can choose from the following 3 key study options for obtaining the ACCA Qualification.
1. ACCA Success - full time study
ACCA Success is a winning combination of a guided home study and intensive focused block course developed by the Academy.
It is designed to give our students the best possible chances of passing all of their examinations on the first attempt. Our results prove that it works.
Scheduling study time matters and that is why we give you a study plan and interactive study support to help you prepare outside of the course time. In addition to a printed textbook and exam kit we will also provide you with course notes written by our tutors, electronic versions of study materials and an interactive e-learning programme.
Even though we emphasise the importance of continuous learning, we understand that you will focus on your studies more intensively in the weeks preceding the exam. That is exactly when the block courses will be run and by the time you sit in the examination room, you will still have all the tutors’ tips fresh in your mind.
After the courses, our tutors will make sure you revise efficiently. How? At the end of the course you will sit a mock exam and the tutors will give you detailed feedback on what areas need more attention. You will also receive useful tips and last-minute advice.
2. WebEx Live Online – e-learning with virtuall courses
Complete set of learning materials developed by LSBF
2-day weekend virtual course (WebEx) focused on practicing of previous exam questions and techniques
Opportunity to ask questions in real time
Top Academy tutors
Video tutorials, on-line study materials, selected key topics - video, audio, multiple-questions and articles, expert tutor support
Access to your smartphone or tablet application and e-books
Great choice when faced with time and budget constraints, excellent option for resitters
3. Home Study Premium Option
Complete set of learning materials developed by LSBF
Video tutorials, on-line study materials, selected key topics - video, audio, multiple-questions and articles, technical articles, progress tests
Access to your smartphone or tablet application and e-books
Opportunity to study at your own speed in your free time
Based on our experience, we have selected the optimal number of training days for individual courses to prepare you adequately to pass the exam. We organise ACCA preparatory courses in Bratislava. At the same time, we offer you the opportunity to participate in any of the ACCA courses in the CEE countries.
The full course price includes the complete set of LSBF study materials: study text, exam kit, en-gage online learning and testing plus pocket notes.
ACCA currently offers the students to sit all paper-based exams from PM and students are allowed to take a maximum of 4 exams per year. Computer-based exams can be taken at any point throughout the year at our accredited CBE Centre.
Preparatory courses run twice a year:
from March to May for June/September exams
from September to November for December/March exams
Accredited Centres of The Academy for Computer Based Exams (CBE) are in Bratislava and Košice.
The following exams can be taken via a computer:
| ACCA/FIA | |
|---|---|
| FA1 | Recording Financial Transaction |
| MA1 | Management Information |
| FA2 | Maintaining Financial Records |
| MA2 | Managing Costs and Finances |
| AB | Accountant in Business |
| MA | Management Accounting |
| FA | Financial Accounting |
| LW | Corporate and Business Law |
The dedicated and experienced Academy team is always available to deal with all your inquiries or concerns. The support service is free for all Academy students and typically includes:
Registering students for relevant exams/resits or providing a detailed guide on how to register
Dealing with any queries on exemptions/exam entry issues with ACCA
Providing advice on e-learning support – testing and assessments
Receiving and distributing exam results from ACCA to students
Registering for and providing Computer Based Testing
Producing a summary of results and analysis for the management
Sending study plans/timetables and joining instructions to students
Price
For fees, please contact us
