Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
ACCA is the global body for professional accountants. ACCA full qualification is ranked at level 8 under the SAQA National Qualifications Framework (NQF 8). The ACCA Qualification is designed to provide the accounting knowledge, skills and professional values which will deliver finance professionals who are capable of building successful careers across all sectors, whether they are working in the public or private sectors, practicing in accounting firms, or pursuing a career in business. ACCA is the ideal course for anyone who wants to work in finance, taxation, auditing or even general accounting. The course is divided into two, the Fundamentals (F1-F9) and the Professional Level (P1-P7).
ACCA professional qualification
Study ACCA- Contemporary Training
Choose to study accounting through Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Qualifications with Contemporary Training. We will provide you with skills and knowledge relevant to any business. This means you will be free to choose any type of accountancy role and any organisation you want to work for.What it takes to be a Chartered Certified Accountant.
It will take you 2-4 years on average to qualify as an ACCA member and you will need to complete: Exams – a minimum of five of 14 exams (nine are eligible for exemption*) Experience – record 36 months’ experience in a relevant role Ethics – the Professional Ethics module. 9 of the exams which are part of the ACCA qualification will not need to be taken if you have other relevant qualifications rated at the same level by ACCA. Proof of your previous qualifications will be needed to claim exemptions.ACHIEVE QUALIFICATIONS ALONG THE WAY
Along the way to ACCA membership, you can achieve a number of vital and well recognised qualifications that can broaden available opportunities to you and makes your career progression easy. These qualifications will prove your knowledge and skills to employers and helps keep you on track and motivated. You can achieve:- A Diploma in Accounting and Business
- An Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business
- A BSc (Hons) degree in Applied Accounting awarded by Oxford Brookes University
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Entry Requirements
Any of the belowA Level
- Three GCSEs and two A Levels in five separate subjects including maths and English or their equivalent are required for this accountancy qualification.
Senior Certificate – issued by the Matriculation Board
- Completion of 6 subjects
- 5 subjects passed in one sitting
- Minimum aggregate mark of 45% is obtained
- 3 subjects passed at Higher grade
- 2 passes in a language (one at Higher Grade
- Passes in English and Maths
National Senior Certificate – issued by the Matriculation Board
- Students must take 6 subjects
- 2 subjects must be languages
- 1 subject must be Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
- 1 subject must be Life Orientation
- 1 subject must be English
- Students must achieve a grade 3 (40% ) or higher
South Africa Damelin Diploma
Any subjectSouth Africa Matriculation to University (Bachelor or Masters).
To check if your qualifications meet our minimum entry requirements, please see the minimum entrance requirements database.Graduate-Entry Route
ACCA Exemptions
Graduates from an ACCA accredited university are eligible to claim exemptions from some of the exams. Candidates can apply for exemptions for a maximum of nine exams at the Fundamentals level (F1- F9) of the ACCA Qualification whilst no exemptions are awarded for any of the Professional level exams. Even if your qualifications are not from an accredited university or institution, you may still be eligible to claim some exemptions. To check the exemptions you are eligible to apply for, please visit: Exemptions searchACCA REGISTRATION
ACCA registration can be done online and to complete the application you will need scanned certified copies all your qualifications, Identity document and passport style photographs. If you choose to apply online and upload your documents, you will need to complete your application by making your registration fee payment online.
ACCA study options at Contemporary training
