The ACCA global qualification provides you with a sound base on which to build a successful career in accounting and finance. As an ACCA trainee, you will develop a range of skills and knowledge which will enable you to work in any aspect of finance in any country throughout the world, without restriction, creating a world of opportunities for your future.
Accountancy is about being in control – of your job, your finances, your life and your future. Those who have reached the top and are reaping the rewards come from many different backgrounds, the ACCA global qualification opens many doors in the career world. With ACCA you can reach your goals as quickly or as slowly as you want. Flexibility of examinations, study methods and training environments means that whoever you are, wherever you are, and whatever your circumstances, ACCA as a pathway to qualifying will suit you. Attaining ACCA will offer security, financial reward, prestige and respect. Plus you will have the freedom to move your career in the direction which is best for you. As a Chartered Certified Accountant you will be at the centre of the decision-making process.
ACCA COURSES
BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY (BT)
Business and Technology will teach you how businesses operate effectively, efficiently and ethically and will show the critical role finance professionals play in achieving this. You'll understand business in the context of its environment, including economic, legal and regulatory influences on aspects like governance, employment, health and safety, data protection and security.
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING
Management Accounting exam develop management accounting techniques to help you support businesses to plan, control and monitor performance. You'll learn different ways of managing finance within an organisation with the aim of enhancing business performance.
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
Financial Accounting exams helps students learn the underlying principles and concepts of financial accounting, accounting techniques and the preparation of basic financial statements. You'll demonstrate technical proficiency in the use of double-entry techniques, including the preparation and interpretation of basic financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, companies and simple groups of companies.
CORPORATE AND BUSINESS LAW
Corporate and Business Law exams helps students develop knowledge and skills in the understanding of the general legal framework, and of specific legal areas relating to business, recognizing the need to seek further specialist legal advice where necessary.
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Performance Management exam helps students develop knowledge and skills in the application of management accounting techniques to quantitative and qualitative information for planning, decision-making, performance evaluation and control.
TAXATION (UK)
Taxation exam helps students develop knowledge and skills relating to the tax system as applicable to individuals, single companies and groups of companies.
FINANCIAL REPORTING (INT)
Financial Reporting (INT) helps students develop knowledge and skills in understanding and applying accounting standards and the theoretical framework in the preparation of financial statements of entities, including groups and how to analyse and interpret those financial statements.
AUDIT AND ASSURANCE
Audit and Assurance exams will develop the knowledge and understanding of the process of carrying out the assurance engagement and its application in the context of the professional regulatory framework.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Financial Management exams will develop the knowledge and skills expected of a finance manager, in relation to investment, financing and dividend policy decisions.
STRATEGIC BUSINESS LEADER
The Strategic Business Leader exam is designed to mirror the workplace and requires you to demonstrate a blend of technical, ethical and professional skills. It tests your ability to function as an accountant in a simulated workplace and asks you to respond to requests from people in various roles. It won’t only be the technical quality of your answer that matters, but how professional your response is.
STRATEGIC BUSINESS REPORTING
The Strategic Business Reporting (SBR) exam requires you to demonstrate your ability to make strategic business reporting decisions. Building on your existing knowledge and skills, in SBR you will need to link accounting issues to relevant concepts in practical situations. You will need to demonstrate judgement and often consider the perspective of different stakeholders such as investors in your answers.As well as demonstrating a sound understanding of the specific technical knowledge relating to group financial statements you will also need to exercise professional and ethical judgement.
ADVANCED PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
The Advanced Performance Management (APM) exam helps students apply relevant knowledge, skills and exercise professional judgement in selecting and applying strategic management accounting techniques in different business contexts and to contribute to the evaluation of the performance of an organisation and its strategic development.
ADVANCED FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
The Advanced Financial Management (AFM) exam helps students apply relevant knowledge, skills and exercise professional judgment as expected of a senior financial executive or advisor, in taking or recommending decisions relating to the financial management of an organisation in private and public sectors.
ADVANCED AUDIT AND ASSURANCE
The Advanced Audit and Assurance (AAA) exam helps students apply relevant knowledge, skills and exercise professional judgment in Audit and Assurance.All questions set in all auditing exams will be based on IFRS® Standards. Due to the accounting knowledge required for Advanced Audit and Assurance exams, it is recommended that candidates should attempt and pass Strategic Business Reporting exams prior to attempting AAAAdvanced Audit and Assurance exams.
ADVANCED TAXATION
The Advanced Taxation exam helps students apply relevant knowledge and skills and exercise professional judgement in providing relevant information and advice to individuals and businesses on the impact of the major taxes on financial decisions and situations.
OUR ACCA PROGRAMS
ACCA Standard Weekend Classes - Face-to-Face (F2F)
Our face to face weekend classes are designed to meet your needs. Each paper takes place either on Saturday or Sunday giving the needed flexibility when combining papers. Standard class usually starts the weekend before release of June & December exam results and typically for a duration of 13 weeks. Lectures start 8.00am on Saturdays and 10.00am on Sundays.
ACCA Standard Weekend Classes - Virtual Learning Environment (VLE):
Our online class is a flexible interactive live class that allow students to ask questions and get an instant response. Learn from the comfort of your home with the same tutors delivering the same quality lectures with world class facilities. Each paper takes place either on Saturday or Sunday giving the needed flexibility when combining papers. Standard class usually starts the weekend before release of June & December exam results and typically for a duration of 13 weeks. Lectures start 8.00am on Saturdays and 10.00am on Sundays.
ACCA Standard Weekday Classes - Face-to-Face (F2F)
These include the full day classes for the ACCA Applied Knowledge papers (AB, FA & MA). The classes are designed for those who are have just finished their WAEC examination or University and awaiting National Service and are happy to commence a career in Accounting. It is also designed for those that are not fully engaged in a full time job and have their weekdays free. These classes usually run quarterly as exams for the papers are on-demand Computer Based Exams which will be written either at our centre or from your home,
ACCA Weekend Intensive Lectures – F2F and VLE
These classes are available for Applied Skill and Strategic Professional papers every diet. They are structured over 8 weekends and are typically for students resitting a paper, those that have been self-studying and/or those that want to complement the standard lectures they have already taken.
ACCA Question Based Revision Classes – F2F and VLE
This is a standard six weeks revision class taking place weekends and typically for June and December exams
ACCA Diploma in IFRS lectures
Our Diploma in International Financial Reporting (DipIFR) is for finance professionals who need to acquire more detailed understanding of IFRS. DipIFR is a fast and efficient solution that will develop your current knowledge in this field. As well as how to apply the standards, Students will learn the concepts and principles which underpin them. International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) are mandated in more than 100 countries worldwide. ACCA’s Diploma in IFRS is a well-recognized qualification for participants who wish to learn about IFRS standards and its practical implication on financial statements of the companies globally. Our training program is based on syllabus of ACCA Diploma in IFRS.
WHO CAN APPLY?
Professional accountant or auditor who works in practice or business, and are qualified according to national accounting standards, then you are eligible to take this ACCA financial reporting qualification.
If you are working in practice, but not yet qualified, then you may still be eligible. You will need to prove that you have one of the following:
Two years’ relevant accounting experience and a relevant degree (attracting at least ACCA qualification exemptions F1-F4)
Two years‘ relevant accounting experience and an ACCA Certificate in International Financial Reporting
Three years’ relevant accounting experience
ACCA affiliate status
ROUTES TO THE ACCA QUALIFICATION
The ACCA Qualification is designed to develop work-ready, professional accountants who thrive in this world of constant change, technological advances and growing globalization. The ACCA Qualification gives you the most up-to-date skills you need to become a finance professional.
The minimum entry requirements for the ACCA is to have 2 passes at the West African A level (Grades A-E) / GCE A Level / Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (Grades A – E) Plus 3 passes at Senior School, Certificate (Grades 1 – 6) / GCE O level / Cambridge Overseas School Certificates (Grades A-C/9-4).
If you have additional qualifications such as a relevant degree or postgraduate study then you may also be able to claim exemptions from some exams.
Other important information about the ACCA information
Number of exams
Up to 13, depending on exemptions.
How long does it take?
Two to four years on average (could be less where there are exemptions)
What else is involved?
Ethics and Professional Skills module.
ACCA Related Links
Information regarding registration as a new ACCA student is found in the link below
https://www.accaglobal.com/acca-registration-intro.html
Information regarding applying to be a new ACCA Student is found in the link below as
https://www.accaglobal.com/gb/en/qualifications/glance.html