Introduction
ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the largest and fastest-growing international accountancy body with 260,000 students and 110,000 members in 170 countries. They aim to offer the first choice qualifications to people of application, ability and ambition around the world who seek a rewarding career in accountancy, finance and management. ACCA works to achieve and promote the highest professional, ethical and governance standards and advance the public interest. For more information about ACCA please contact us at academic@lsbc.org.uk.

Entry Requirements:
The ACCA offers several entry routes to students which take into account different qualifications and recognition of your prior achievements.

Professional Examination Route (PER)
For entry to ACCA’s Professional Qualification, a student must be at least 18 years old and meet one of the criteria below:

• 2 A levels and 3 GCSEs (5 separate subjects including English and Mathematics).
• BTEC National Certificate any subject,
• NVQ Level 3/4 (any subject) and Advanced GNVQ (any subject)
• CAT Papers T1 – T5
• AAT (UK) Intermediate (Complete)
• A degree (from a recognized institution in any subject)
• ACCA Certified Diploma in Accounting and Finance or Diploma in Financial Management (complete)

Mature Student Entry Route (MSER)
For entry via the MSER you must be over 21 years old. You must also pass Paper M2 (equivalent to Paper F2 and F3) within two years from the date of first eligible ACCA examination session. You will then be able to transfer to the main student register

Exemptions:
Exemptions are concessions granted by the Associations removing the need for students to sit certain ACCA examinations. Exemptions may be granted by The ACCA on the basis of prior qualifications. No exemption is allowed for Professional level. In order to obtain exemptions, students must:

• Get Registered with the ACCA
• Send official proof of any relevant qualifications to the ACCA in order for them (ACCA) to assess your eligibility.