Recognition & Opportunities

Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) is the professional body's main qualification. Following completion of up to 13 professional examinations, three years of supervised, relevant accounting experience and an ethics module, it enables an individual to become a Chartered Certified Accountant. The ACCA professional examinations are offered worldwide four times yearly in March, June, September and December as paper-based and computer-based exams. On-demand computer-based exams (CBE) are also offered for the first four exams (BT (AB), MA, FA, LW), and Session CBEs for the rest (PM, TX, FR, AA, FM) which are available to be taken at ACCA licensed exam centres including PR Academy, Ram Nagar, Coimbatore. A Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Applied Accounting (after completing the Fundamentals level (both the Knowledge & Skill Levels) of the exams, the Ethics and Professional Skills module and submitting a Research and Analysis project), is offered in association with Oxford Brookes University

Why ACCA? Why is ACCA most important?

Top most Reasons to opt for the ACCA Qualification:

Based on International Standards
Worldwide Recognition
Truly Global
Flexibility
Comprehensiveness
Cost Effectiveness
Higher Demand for Skills and Knowledge of ACCA Members
Continued Professional Development
Partnerships with Employers
Professional Status
Excellent support
Access to a global network

When you qualify, you…

Become a member of the world’s most forward-thinking accountancy body – the ACCA letters after your name are globally recognised and show employers that you work to the highest professional and ethical standards.
Open doors to opportunities all over the world – the ACCA Qualification is respected globally, and will help you to open doors wherever your career path may take you. It also gives you the flexibility to branch out into new areas and develop new skills throughout your career.
Make the world a better place – Ethics are absolutely fundamental to your studies and the whole ACCA approach. Which means that when you go out into the world, you’ll be able to set and maintain the high standards the organisations you work with need to move into the future.
Get support throughout your journey – you get access to world-class resources, forums, insight and advice all the while you’re studying and throughout your professional life.
Develop your skills – you’ll have opportunities to learn new skills and gain many other qualifications along the way – including a BSc(Hons), an MSc and also an MBA.

ACCA also gives you the opportunity to get additional degrees in the form of:

B.Sc.(Hons) in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University
M.Sc. in Professional Accountancy from the University of London.
The Oxford Brookes Global MBA

SALARY RANGE IN INDIA AND ABROAD FOR ACCA STUDENTS, AFFILIATES AND MEMBERS

Rs.3 Lacs to Rs.12 Lacs/annum for partly qualified (F1 to F9).
Rs.15 Lacs and above per annum for ACCA Members and in abroad ACCA Members are earning more than our Indian CAs. All the Top Employers including BIG-4s and MNCs hiring ACCA on top priority.
In INDIA, they cannot do their Self Practice; but, they can be Partner in any Auditing Firm. They are the masters in IFRS and International Taxation and World Corporate Leaders in the entire Corporate World.

GREAT BENEFITS OF ACCA QUALIFICATION AT EACH LEVEL

What students can achieve just after their Applied Knowledge Level clearance in ACCA Qualification?
Completion of all the Applied Knowledge exams along with the foundations in professionalism module, will lead students to receiving an ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business (RQF Level 4).
This award is also benchmarked at the first year of a UK University degree programme, an HND or equivalent.

Job opportunities on completion of Applied Knowledge Level:

Trainee bookkeeper
Administrator
Trainee accountant

What students can achieve after their Applied Skill Level Exams in ACCA Qualification?

Students can gain the Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business when they pass all the Applied Knowledge and Applied Skills exams, and complete the Ethics and Professional Skills module.
The Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business is benchmarked at a UK Bachelor’s university degree and students can also gain a world renowned university degree at the same time as studying for the ACCA Qualification.
The ACCA have a partnership with Oxford Brookes University, which means students can gain a BSc (Hons) degree in Applied Accounting while they work towards completing their Applied Skills exams.
If you didn't study an undergraduate degree course (BCOMs/BBA/BSc) at university after HSC (+2), then you can still have the chance to gain a degree while studying to become a qualified accountant with ACCA.

The ACCA have a partnership with Oxford Brookes University. This means you can gain a BSc (Hons) degree in Applied Accounting while you work towards achieving your ACCA Qualification. And you won't have to double your workload. It is the perfect way to enhance your ACCA Qualification and broaden your skills set.

Job opportunities on completion of Applied Skill Level:

Finance trainee
Trainee business analyst
Internal auditor

What will Strategic Professional give you in ACCA Qualification?

A great career start: The skills needed to make an immediate impact. And a broad range of options to specialise studies to match aspirations - giving control over career direction.
Employability: Enhanced career opportunities by proving to employers you have the blend of skills they need.
Two world-renowned qualifications: Simultaneously attain the world-leading ACCA designation and an internationally recognised MSc in Professional Accounting from the University of London.

What students can achieve after clearing Strategic Professional Level in ACCA Qualification?

On completion of the Strategic Professional exams, completion of the Professional Experience Requirement and the Ethics and Professional Skills module students can apply to become an ACCA member.
On becoming an ACCA member, they will be recognized globally as a strategic, forward thinking professional accountant, opening doors to the most sought after job roles and becoming part of the largest network or professional accountants in the world.
The Strategic Professional exams are benchmarked at UK Master's degree level (RQF Level – 7).

Job opportunities

Completing the ACCA Qualification opens the door to a wide range of opportunities and to work in senior financial roles anywhere in the world including our Mother India. The Major areas to explore and achieve are:

Audit and Assurance – Audit Partner, External Audit Professional, Internal Audit Professional, Pensions Auditor.
Business and Development – Account Management Professionals, Bid Management Professional, Business Development Professional.
Business Re-structuring – Corporate Recovery Professional, Re-Structuring Professionals and Working Capital Specialist (Supply Chain & Logistics).
Commercial Finance – Business Analyst, Commercial Director, Commercial Financial Professional, Commercial Accountant, Corporate and Financial Analyst, Cost Analyst, Market Risk Professional, Pricing Professional, Revenue Manager.
Compliance and Risk - Financial Compliance Specialist, Financial Crime Risk Analyst, Forensic Accountant, Regulatory Risk Professional, Risk Advisory Professional, Risk Management Professional.
Consulting and Advisory – Business Performance Professional, Change Management Professional, Human Capital / People Advisory Consultant, Management Consultant, Process and Controls Specialist, Strategy Professional, Sustainability Professional.
Corporate and Business Accounting – Corporate Accountant, Finance Business Partner, Finance Director, Finance Manager, Financial Accountant, Financial Controller, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Professional, Group ( Consolidation) Accountant, Management Accountant, Technical Accountant.
Corporate Finance – Corporate Finance Professional, Financial Modelling Professional, Transaction Services Professional, Valuations Executive.
Cyber Security/Cyber Privacy – Cyber Security Professional, Financial Services Cyber Specialist, Technology Risk Management Professional.
Education and Training – Accounting Education and Training for future generations, Financial Education and Training.
Finance & Administration – Accounts Receivable (AR) Clerk, Accounts Payable (AP) Clerk, Assistant Accountant, Billings Manager, Book Keeper, CAPEX Accountant, Cost Accountant, Credit Controller, Finance Officer/Administrator, OPEX Accountant.
Financial Services – Asset Manager, Banking Back Office, Banking Front Office, Banking Middle Office, Banking Liquidity Professional, Banking Relationship Manager, Credit Risk Professional, Debt Financing Analyst, Fund Administrator, Fund Manager, Insurance Analyst, Insurance Claims Manager, Investment Management Professional/Investment Manager, Investment Banking Analyst, Leadership in Financial Services, Pensions Fund Accountant, Product Control, Re-insurance Accountant.
Global Business Services – Accounting Services Manager, Purchase to Pay (P2P) Professional, Record to Report (R2P) Professional, Shared Services and Outsourcing Professional.
Investor Relations – Investor Relations Manager.
Leadership – CEO, CFO, COO & Non-Executive Director.
Project Management – Project Accountant, Project Analyst, Project Management Professional.
Support Services – Accounts Assistant, Executive Assistants (EA) and Personal Assistant (PA), Pay Roll Professional.
Tax - – Corporate Tax Accountant, Indirect Tax Accountant, International Tax Specialist, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Tax Specialist, Personal and Wealth Tax Specialist, Tax Advisory, Tax Compliance Professional, VAT Accountant.
Technology and Data – Business Intelligence Professional, Competitive Intelligence Analyst, Data Scientist (Big Data), Data Visualisation Specialist, ERP Solutions Professional (ERP Consultant), Financial Systems Specialist, IT Audit Specialist, IT Support Specialist, Management Information Professional, Systems Analyst.
Treasury – Treasury Professional.