Syllabus

The ACA qualification entails:

  • Computer-based assessments (e-assessments) in the early stages of the qualification to give you more time later to focus on the core areas of the syllabus.
  • Greater flexibility in the choice of topics you want to study.
  • Enhanced emphasis on the difference between international and national accounting standards.
  • Greater emphasis on ethics.

The qualification comprises two stages: Professional and Advanced.

  • Professional Stage - Knowledge Level gives you the core technical skills.
  • Professional Stage - Application Level allows you to demonstrate your knowledge in a practical context.
  • Advanced Stage requires students to apply knowledge to business scenarios and sit a case study.
Syllabus diagram