{"id":268453,"date":"2025-05-02T05:51:30","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T05:51:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/imarticus.org\/blog\/?p=268453"},"modified":"2025-05-02T05:51:30","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T05:51:30","slug":"acca-subject-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/imarticus.org\/blog\/acca-subject-list\/","title":{"rendered":"ACCA Subject List Explained: Most Difficult Papers to Pass"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you're thinking of a career in finance or accounting - ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is perhaps the best known qualification globally. But come on \u2013 it isn't a cakewalk! With 13 exams taken over three levels, the ACCA can be demanding, particularly if you don't approach your studies with strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Curious which ACCA papers are the toughest? Which have the highest failure rates? This guide breaks down the ACCA subject list and pinpoints the most difficult exams, along with expert-approved techniques to conquer them!<\/span><\/p>\n

ACCA Subject List Breakdown<\/b><\/h2>\n

The ACCA qualification comprises 13 exams across three levels:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
ACCA Level<\/b><\/td>\nNumber of Exams<\/b><\/td>\nModules Covered<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Applied Knowledge<\/b><\/td>\n3<\/span><\/td>\nBasic accounting and finance fundamentals<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Applied Skills<\/b><\/td>\n6<\/span><\/td>\nAdvanced financial concepts, taxation, and audit<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Strategic Professional<\/b><\/td>\n4<\/span><\/td>\nLeadership, corporate reporting, and elective specialization<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Each level demands a unique approach and difficulty level. Let's explore each in greater detail!<\/span><\/p>\n

ACCA Course Subject Breakdown (By Level)<\/b><\/h2>\n
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    Applied Knowledge Level<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    These are the foundational papers and address basic accounting concepts:<\/span><\/p>\n