{"id":258238,"date":"2023-12-07T10:20:07","date_gmt":"2023-12-07T10:20:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/imarticus.org\/blog\/?p=258238"},"modified":"2025-09-01T10:59:42","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T10:59:42","slug":"the-beginners-guide-to-becoming-an-acca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/imarticus.org\/blog\/the-beginners-guide-to-becoming-an-acca\/","title":{"rendered":"The Beginner&#8217;s Guide to Becoming an ACCA: Subjects, Skills and PER"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The economic development of any country depends on transparency and sound reporting to foster a cohesive investment-based environment. It inspires investors&#8217; confidence along with attracting international investment opportunities. This helps achieve global stability, stop resource mismanagement, and curtail corruption.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is where string accountancy knowledge comes into play. Trained accountants help create dynamic businesses that deliver long-term value by maintaining accountability and transparency. The highly prestigious <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/imarticus.org\/association-of-chartered-certified-accountants-uk\/\">ACCA course<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has been designed to train individuals to excel in the field of finance and accounting. This blog is a detailed guide for aspiring accountants wishing to gain entry into the notable ACCA. Learn about the subjects, skills required, examination structure, fees and other related information before you set on the journey.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is ACCA?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, or ACCA, is a worldwide organisation established in 1904. Headquartered in London, the goal of this organisation is to equip individuals with the necessary knowledge and skills to pursue a successful career in accounting, business, or finance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACCA course<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has helped produce competent professionals who are now working in different industries worldwide. This course teaches a wide range of topics, such as taxation, financial reporting, business analysis, strategic management, and many more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACCA is supported and facilitated by professionals working in the field. It has ties with thousands of employers all over the world. This allows candidates to get direct access to a number of jobs in leading organisations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACCA Examination Structure\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates who want to get the ACCA certification must understand the structure of the examination. The three levels to becoming a member of ACCA are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examination Module\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The three components of the ACCA examination are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Applied Knowledge:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This section introduces students to the basics of the finance world. The syllabus of the subjects covered in this section helps build the primary understanding of accounting, management, and the impact of technology in business.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The three papers that must be attended in this section are:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Financial Accounting (FA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business and Technology (BT)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/imarticus.org\/blog\/management-accounting-the-essentials-of-cost-accounting\/\">Management Accounting<\/a><\/strong> (MA)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These subjects act like the building blocks for the other sections of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACCA course<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You prepare for these three exams based on your previous academic knowledge, which will require at least six to eight months.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no hard and fast rule regarding the sequence of these examinations. At this level, you can choose to take any of the exams at any particular time. However, it is suggested that you take the FA exam first, followed by the MA and finally the BT.\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Applied Skills: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This section helps build on existing understanding and knowledge to develop board, practical, and strong finance skills. Here, you will be taught about useful financing components that help develop the skills needed to build a successful career in this domain.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Covering this section will help you feel confident catering to accounting needs in almost every industry and sector.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The papers at this level are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Financial Reporting (FR)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/imarticus.org\/blog\/corporate-and-business-law\/\">Corporate and Business Law<\/a><\/strong> (LW)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Financial Management (FM)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taxation (TX)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Financial Reporting (FR)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The examinations held at this level will require you to devote more time, effort, and resources. At this second level of the ACCA qualification, the concepts are going to be comparatively more difficult.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since no particular pattern has to be followed when appearing for the ACCA examination, you can start with any subject. You can take the ACCA examination four times in a year ( December, March, June, and September).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can always divide the subjects based on your knowledge and preparation and attempt the exams according to your liking.\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Strategic Professional: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exams held in this last section help students prepare for future leadership positions. You will learn about the ethical, technical and professional skills needed to become good leaders. You will get the opportunity to specialise in areas that best suit your career path.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At this level, students mandatorily have to complete the exams of both the essential subjects and choose any two from the optional ones.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The essential subjects are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strategic Business Leader (SBL)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strategic Business Reporting (SBR)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The optional subjects are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advanced Financial Management (AFM)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advanced Taxation (ATX)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advanced performance Management (AFM)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Ethics and Professional Skills Module\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students must complete the Ethics and Professional Skills module, which helps them develop the complete array of skills employers seek. Following the provided guidelines will help you improve your chances of employability.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This module will teach you the necessary professional skills for commercial awareness, communication, and leadership. It is advised that you complete this module before appearing for your Strategic Professional exam. This module will help you develop the necessary skills for performing better on the exam.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Practical Experience Requirement\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To become a member of ACCA, you must complete a minimum of thirty-six months of supervised relevant work experience and achieve nine performance objectives. You must record your progress online using <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.accaglobal.com\/auth\/ssologon.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MyExperience<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and get your PER signed by your practical experience supervisor.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An essential part of the practical experience requirement (PER) is the performance objective. The examinations and the performance objectives are linked very closely. The knowledge that you develop during your studies is also necessary for the techniques and skills used in the workplace.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performance objectives act like benchmarks for effective performance. They outline the attitudes and values you should demonstrate and describe your work activities as a trainee accountant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will have to achieve nine performance objectives:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All the Essential objectives\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any four of the 17 Technical objectives\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accaglobal.com\/content\/dam\/ACCA_Global\/Students\/per\/PER-Performance-objectives-achieve.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">performance objectives booklet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to choose the technical objectives of your choice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACCA Examinations Syllabus\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comprehensive ACCA examinations are conducted to assess the credibility of students to become professional CAs. As these professionals are needed in almost every sector across the world, it is necessary to have a syllabus that covers nearly all topics.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is a brief idea of the subjects covered in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/imarticus.org\/association-of-chartered-certified-accountants-uk\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACCA course<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Financial Accounting: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This subject covers financial information, financial reporting, double-entry accounting, recording transactions and events, preparing financial consolidated statements, interpretation of financial statements, and preparing a trial balance.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Business and Technology: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helps in understanding business from the context of legal, environmental, economic, and regulatory aspects. It touches on topics such as employment, governance, data protection, health, security, and privacy.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Management Accounting: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Covers topics such as budgeting, statistical techniques, data analysis, performance measurements, cost accounting techniques as well as standard costing.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Performance Management: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It teaches the information and techniques for performance measurement and control, organisational performance, cost management and accounting, employability and technological skills, budgeting, decision-making techniques, and control.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Corporate and Business Law: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will learn about the essential elements of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/imarticus.org\/blog\/an-introduction-to-ifrs-and-global-accounting-standards\/\">legal system<\/a><\/strong>, the law of obligation, insolvency law, and employment law. It also touches on topics such as capital and financing of companies, constitution and formation of business organisations, corporate fraud, and criminal behaviour.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Taxation: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The syllabus of this subject varies according to the country you are studying in. It covers topics such as income tax, NIC capabilities, tax system, corporate tax, inheritance tax, VAR, chargeable gains, and corporate tax liabilities.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Financial Reporting: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This subject teaches you about the conceptual and regulatory framework, employability and technological skills, and accounting transactions in financial statements. It also introduces the preparation of financial statements and the analysis of financial statements.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Financial Management: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The topics covered in this subject are business valuations, financial management functions, working capital management, investment capital, business finance, and risk management.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Strategic Business Leader: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here, you will learn about leadership, strategy, governance, enabling success and management, technology and data skills, finance in planning and decision-making, audit, and organisational control.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Strategic Business Reporting: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This subject has two versions \u2014 international and UK. The topic can range from reporting financial performance in a number of entities, fundamental ethical and professional principles, impact of changes, and expected changes in the according regulations.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decide How You Want to Study<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ACCA qualifications are very flexible. You get to choose your mode of study, the frequency of your examinations, and where you work for experience. You can choose to study on your own or take <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/portal.accaglobal.com\/tpweb\/faces\/page\/public\/tuitionprovider\/searchtp\/XXTPQuickSearchVO1Table.jspx?_gl=1*y48af4*_ga*OTc4MzQwMzMuMTY5NzAwNjY4MA..*_ga_J7W3P5MX6E*MTY5NzA4NTI3NS44LjEuMTY5NzA4NTQ0My4wLjAuMA..\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">classes <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with an ACCA-approved learning provider.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ACCA offers a number of options for you to choose from for you to prepare for the <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/imarticus.org\/association-of-chartered-certified-accountants-uk\/\">ACCA exam online<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or offline:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full-time courses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distance learning\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weekend\/part-time courses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online learning in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acca-x.com\/global\/en.html?_gl=1*ukg7wv*_ga*OTc4MzQwMzMuMTY5NzAwNjY4MA..*_ga_J7W3P5MX6E*MTY5NzA4NTI3NS44LjEuMTY5NzA4NTQ0My4wLjAuMA..\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACCA-X<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Revision courses\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advantages of ACCA Courses\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earning the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/imarticus.org\/association-of-chartered-certified-accountants-uk\/\">ACCA certification<\/a><\/strong> can help you expand your career, widening your employment horizon globally. Some of the benefits of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACCA course<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have been listed below:<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Global recognition: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates can get jobs in over 180 markets and gain recognition from several international bodies.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Senior roles: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build a fulfilling career by landing senior strategic roles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Get value for your money: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will land some of the best packages across the globe with a cost-effective education path.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Become a part of a network: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACCA has a powerful alumni network spread across the globe. You get to be a part of this prestigious network.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gauge the latest skills: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn from industry experts about industry-relevant knowledge, values, and skills.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HtVUTKBZIOI?si=6pOXNnxADObjkgZs\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Computer Based Examinations\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All of the examinations conducted by the ACCA are computer-based examinations (CBEs). As you progress with your ACCA qualification, it will support your professional skills and employability. Depending on where you are in your journey, you will sit for either an on-demand or a session-based exam. The two types of CBEs:<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>On-demand CBEs: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This type of exam allows flexibility in your studies. You can sit for these exams at any time of the year. Your results will be displayed immediately upon completion of the exam and will be uploaded to your account within 72 hours.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Session CBEs: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These exams are conducted during the four exam sessions of ACCA in March, June, September, and December. You will have to book your exam slot before the deadline for each session. On taking the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACCA exam online<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you will get your results in approximately six weeks.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skills Needed to Become an ACCA Graduate\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Completing the <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/imarticus.org\/association-of-chartered-certified-accountants-uk\/\">ACCA online courses<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will give you the knowledge you need to work with leading organisations worldwide. However, just passing the exam won\u2019t be enough to keep up with the ever-evolving accounting and finance industry. This is why learning the necessary skills is essential.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some of the skills that ACCA graduates must have in order to make an impact:<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Technical skills: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technology has taken over the accounting and finance industry and will continue to do so for the next <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accaglobal.com\/content\/dam\/members-beta\/docs\/ea-patf-drivers-of-change-and-future-skills.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">decade<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. ACCA graduates are going to work with cloud-based systems. Software is going to replace manual tasks such as expense processing and bookkeeping.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fewer data-entry tasks will continue, and instead, the entire system will become automated. This is why ACCA graduates must be experts in using the relevant software.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Society is seeing a gradual change from hard cash to cashless transactions. The technological boom of Bitcoin and other digital currencies eliminates businesses&#8217; need to handle money, at least some of it, altogether. ACCA graduates have to understand digital currencies in order to stay up-to-date.\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Analytical and IT skills: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As ACCA graduates, you will have to analyse the data available instead of just reporting the numbers. Business leaders expect accountants to analyse and interpret the numbers and provide strategic insights.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Company heads seek knowledge about the current patterns and trends, which is where both your analytical and IT skills come into play. Using your analytical skills, you analyse both financial and non-financial data to check for inconsistencies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whereas, using your IT skills, you run those numbers on software, which helps you come to insightful conclusions. ACCA graduates use their analytical and IT skills to observe and run numbers of software to anticipate the company&#8217;s financial health.\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Decision-making skills: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Humans still have the upper hand over machines when it comes to judgement and decision-making. ACCA graduates working in various industries across the globe should keep their reviews sharp and make important decisions.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These professionals are required to make challenging decisions on the basis of the entire business instead of just financial numbers.\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Financial skills: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is one of the most important skills an ACCA graduate must have. A proper understanding of financial concepts can help you land a lucrative job in diverse industries.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Financial reporting continues to evolve every single day, including both financial and non-financial information. This gives company owners and investors a proper picture of the entire company\u2019s performance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding the concepts of finance also helps in making important decisions regarding the future health of the organisation.\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Management skills: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACCA graduates work in some of the most prestigious organisations in the world, and these professionals have to interact with people both inside and outside their departments.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working in close coordination with various stakeholders of the company will require proper management skills. You will have to juggle between people from multiple backgrounds and communicate your observations. A high level of emotional intelligence can help you manage and coordinate in a diverse setting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Prepare for ACCA Examinations<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACCA offers a number of resources that will help you prepare for the examinations. Here are some of the techniques and resources that will help you in your preparation journey.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning your route\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attaining the ACCA qualification might sometimes take time since there is no single way to membership. In order to plan your path, you can take the help of the pathway videos and the compass planner offered by the organisation.\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pathway videos<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/iFrOFgGanvM\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pathway videos<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provided by the organisation can help you develop a strategy that will help you maximise your chances of success. ACCA pathways exist for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/thKn9jLNWFo\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applied Knowledge<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/MjDNq2fj-G8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applied Skills<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accaglobal.com\/gb\/en\/student\/exam-entry-and-administration\/prepare-for-exams\/routeplanning\/pathways-SP.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strategic Professional<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Compass planner\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A realistic exam schedule can help you attain your goals more easily. Using the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/compass.accaglobal.com\/home?_gl=1*jho9s3*_ga*OTc4MzQwMzMuMTY5NzAwNjY4MA..*_ga_J7W3P5MX6E*MTY5NzA5NTc0NC45LjEuMTY5NzA5Nzc0My4wLjAuMA..\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compass<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tool, you can visualise the study year ahead. You can also plan the time required for learning and the final revision needed to attempt the examination successfully.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Study options and tuition<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACCA recommends studying with an Approved Learning Partner to help you perform well in your examination. The organisation also assesses the learning partners&#8217; course delivery, so you can rest assured that you are offered top-notch tuition.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Types of tuition: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are three types of tuition offered from which you can choose the one that is best suited for you. They are:<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Face-to-face: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A learning partner provides face-to-face tuition to a group of students. It serves as an excellent way of staying on track and motivated. Your learning partner will help you practice questions for the exams and master the techniques needed for clearing them.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Online learning: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online learning gives you the opportunity to organise your studies and complete the syllabus of the exam in your own time. This option is ideal for full-time working professionals. You can either take a \u2018live\u2019 class (online classes scheduled at a particular time) or complete it at your own pace.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Blended learning: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this learning module of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACCA course<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you get a combination of online learning and face-to-face. This will give you the advantage of partially controlling the place, time, and pace of your learning as well as having the opportunity of face-to-face interaction with your tutor.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Approved Learning Partners (APLs):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ACCA offers different levels of approval to their learning partners \u2014 platinum and gold. ACCA regularly visits its APLs to make sure that they are up-to-date about the developments in the market. Feedback from ACCA students is noted as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The two types of Approved Learning Partners are:<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Platinum: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the most prestigious and highest approval level for APLs to teach ACCA aspirants. These learning partners will help you meet the best global practice benchmark.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gold: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These learning partners have been awarded the approval for teaching the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACCA course<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or Foundation in Accountancy.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>University Partners: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACCA has collaborated with several leading universities all across the globe. These qualifications have been designed to complement your ACCA qualification and will help you specialise in a field for broadening your skills.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACCA offers its students the option to study abroad. Having both qualifications will give you an edge in front of employers, thus enhancing your employability.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The global approach and acceptance rate of ACCA is the main element that attracts aspirants from across the world to take the examinations. Becoming a member of ACCA opens up a plethora of job opportunities for you. 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