ACCA

Build the skills, knowledge and expertise you need for a rewarding global career in finance and business.

Who are we?

ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the world’s most forward-thinking accountancy body, with a global community of 257,900 members and 530,100 students in 180 countries.

More than a qualification, ACCA helps people build rewarding careers in finance, business, and beyond. When you study with ACCA, you’re joining a global network and gaining the skills employers everywhere are looking for.

Why ACCA?

A career in accountancy can take you almost anywhere - from fashion to finance, sport to sustainability, tech to travel.

The ACCA Qualification opens doors to respected, rewarding career opportunities with the world’s best employers - across nearly every sector and industry you can imagine.

Our global network and employer partnerships mean you’ll have access to exciting roles and connections no matter where your ambition takes you.

It’s flexible, future-ready, and built to develop well-rounded professionals who can think strategically, work ethically, and make a real difference in business.

Our members work with leading organisations including Coca-Cola, Ikea, Deloitte, KPMG, Mercedes-Benz, the NHS, and HMRC.

Getting started with ACCA

You don’t need to be a maths genius or have a finance degree. ACCA welcomes students whatever your background or experience:

• If you have a relevant degree, you may be able to start at a higher level and get exemptions from some exams and progress faster
• If not, you would start at the level appropriate for your degree, such as our Foundations in Accountancy (FIA) route, to build core skills

Whatever your path, we’ll support you every step of the way.

Foundations in Accountancy (FIA)

Get the Advantage

ACCA Advantage is our employability-focused pathway for university students. It helps students:

• develop workplace skills and confidence
• explore career options and get work experience
• connect with leading employers
• access study resources

It’s your springboard from university into employment and ACCA membership.

Discover more about ACCA Advantage.

What the qualification involves

The ACCA Qualification is a combination of exams, ethics, and three years of relevant practical experience. Once completed, you’ll become an ACCA member - a strategic thinker with high ethical integrity, strong financial know-how, and the right business acumen.

ACCA Qualification

Hear from people like you

In our podcast By All Accounts…, ACCA members share their journeys - from studying to working with luxury brands and start-ups, tackling sustainability, and enjoying flexible working.

Real voices. Real careers. Real impact.

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