ACCA's membership is widely recognized worldwide, and obtaining an ACCA certificate is a very important goal for many people who wish to make a career in the field of international accounting. So, how many years does the ACCA certificate generally take? Let's find out with Teacher Rongyue!
1. How many years does the ACCA certificate generally take?
The duration and duration of the examination for the ACCA certificate varies from person to person as each person's learning background, learning ability, and timing are different. Based on the experience of most candidates, in general, it takes about 2-3 years to complete the ACCA exam.
2. How many ACCA exams are there?
The ACCA certificate exam is divided into two phases: the foundation stage and the professional stage. The foundation stage consists of 9 courses, covering financial accounting, management accounting, taxation, auditing, corporate law, and more. The professional stage includes 2 compulsory courses and 4 elective courses, with more emphasis on practical application and the improvement of professional skills.
3. Validity period of ACCA results
The results of Stage F (Foundation Stage) are valid permanently, and even if the subjects of Stage P (Professional Stage) are not passed, the results of Stage F subjects will not be affected.
Grades for Stage P subjects are valid for 7 years from the time of passing the first Stage P subject. If a candidate does not pass all Stage P subjects within 7 years, the results of the courses passed in more than 7 years will be invalidated and they will need to retake the exam.
4. Application conditions for ACCA certificate
1. Pass the 13 examinations of the ACCA professional qualification syllabus (9 of which can apply for different levels of exemption according to the student's education and professional background), and become an associate member of ACCA after all the examinations.
2. At least three years of relevant work experience, which needs to be recorded in ACCA's MyAcca account and signed by the practical experience supervisor.
3. Complete the learning and testing of professional ethics training courses.
4. Complete 9 Performance Objectives (PO) objectives and be confirmed by PES**.
February** Dynamic Incentive Program