ACCA Qualification Pathway

$3,450.00

Advance your career and become a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

This Program, exclusively offered by The Career Academy, serves as a launchpad for a flourishing career in accounting and finance. Tailored for driven individuals aiming to reach the pinnacle of the accounting field, this Program equips you with critical knowledge and skills. Upon completion, you will not only have gained valuable expertise but also achieved the status of a qualified accountant and member of ACCA. This qualification ensures you possess the latest skills required to excel as a finance professional.

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Course Duration

~400 Hours
 | 18 Months Access
+10 Exams
Study at your own pace – students generally complete one module per-week. Speak to a student advisor for detailed duration information.

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Improve your accounting career

Be awarded with an industry-recognised certificate of achievement on completion of this course.

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Improve your career prospects from just $25 per week.

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Becoming an ACCA member.

By completing this course, you will be on your way to becoming an ACCA member, after finishing the 10 Exams, an online EPSM module, and the Professional Bodies standard of 36 months experience, you’ll be recognised as a financial expert with highly sought after professional skills and ethical values. ACCA Membership give access to…

  • An Ability to work Globally
  • High Employability within the industry
  • Study Support

More than an educational journey...

At The Career Academy, we understand the importance of thorough preparation and continuous professional growth for ACCA students. That’s why we’re proud to offer a comprehensive suite of free ACCA resources, meticulously designed to support your journey from the classroom to the boardroom.

Exam Sessions

Held four times a year, with options to sit at a test centre or remotely.

Ethics and Professional Skills Module (EPSM)

Recommended before Strategic Professional Exams.

Practical Experience Requirement (PER)

36 months of supervised experience in a relevant role.

Engaging Learning Community

Study Hub

Access a full Syllabus, short quizzes, and flash cards to help prepare you for your exams

CBE Practice Platform

Track your performance, with these support tools to help set, assign, and mark practice content

ACCA YouTube & Podcasts

Engage with our dynamic multimedia content for insightful learning on the go.

ACCA Compass

Your personal study planner, guiding you through your ACCA journey with customized study schedules.

COURSE CONTENTS

  1. Accounting and Bookkeeping Fundamentals
  2. General Journal
  3. General Ledger and the Trial Balance
  4. Depreciation
  5. Adjusting Entries
  6. Financial Statements
  7. Understanding GST
  8. Fundamentals of Income Tax
  9. Accounting with Xero
  10. Accounting with MYOB Essentials
  11. Budgeting, Forecasting, and Cashflow Management
  12. Financial Statement Analysis
  13. Accounting using Microsoft Excel

The Advanced Certificate in Accounting includes learning across basic, advanced, management, and taxation accounting – plus, you will enhance your task management abilities and undertake an accounting skill assessment. View the modules below.

  1. Access and save excel templates.
  2. How to open an Excel file and save this using a specific name.
  3. Identify and apply formulas and functions to calculate data.
  4. How to add content, such as pictures and charts, to spreadsheets.
  5. Apply filters to spreadsheet data.
  6. Demonstrate how to sort and manipulate spreadsheet data.
  7. Apply a range of formatting styles to spreadsheet data.
  1. Accounting and Business
  2. Determining Profit
  3. Issues in Income Determination & Asset Valuation
  4. Accounting Principles Assessment
  1. Tracking Cash & Controlling Assets
  2. Internal Decision Making
  3. Analysing Financial Reports
  4. Financial Reporting Framework
  5. Advanced Accounting Principles Assessment
  1. Cost Classification
  2. Costing Methods
  3. Product & Process Costing
  4. Standard Costs & Variance Analysis
  5. Management Accounting Assessment
  1. Activity Based Costing
  2. Budgeting & CVP Analysis
  3. Performance Management & Measurement
  4. Inventory Management & Planning
  5. Advanced Management Accounting Assessment
  1. Fundamentals of Income Tax
  2. Understanding GST
  3. Depreciation
  1. Certificate in Xero Assessment
  1. Advanced Certificate in Xero Assessment
  1. SPFR Framework For For-Profit Entities Part 1
  2. SPFR Framework For For-Profit Entities Part 2
  3. SPFR Framework For For-Profit Entities Part 3
  4. Verification, Completeness & Justification
  5. Accounting for a Full Year Case Study
  6. Looking Forward Case Study
  7. Accounting Practices Assessment
  1. Introduction to the Accounting Profession
  2. Ethics and Standards
  3. Professional Education
  4. Practice Essentials
  5. Practice Security
  6. People and Processes
  7. Growing your Business
  8. Digital Business
  9. Sustaining Your Business
  10. Assessment

You will be required to complete 10 ACCA exams and there are 4 sessions a year – March, June, September, and December.

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  1. Elements of different legal systems
  2. Legal rules applicable under the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods
  3. Recognise different types of international business forms
  4. Alternative forms and constitutions of business organisations
  5. Compare types of capital and the financing of companies
  6. Explain how companies are managed, administered and regulated
  7. Legal implications relating to insolvency law
  8. Corporate fraudulent and criminal behaviour
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  • Explain and apply cost accounting techniques
  • Decision-making techniques to facilitate business decisions
  • Budgeting techniques and methods for planning and control
  • Performance management information and measurement systems

Students will develop knowledge and skills relating to the tax system as applicable to individuals, single companies and groups of companies.

  • Conceptual and regulatory frameworks for financial reporting
  • Account for transactions in accordance with international accounting standards
  • Analyse and interpret financial statements
  • Financial statements for single entities and business combinations in accordance with international accounting standards.
  • The concept of audit and assurance and the functions of audit
  • How the auditor obtains and accepts audit engagements
  • Evaluate internal controls, techniques and audit tests
  • The work and evidence obtained by the auditor and others
  • How consideration of subsequent events and the going concern principle can inform the conclusions from audit work and are reflected in different types of auditor’s report, written representations and the final review and report.
  • The role and purpose of the financial management function
  • The impact of the economic environment on financial management
  • Working capital management techniques
  • Effective investment appraisal
  • Alternative sources of business finance
  • Principles of business and asset valuations
  • Risk management techniques in business
  • Leadership and ethical skills
  • The effectiveness of the governance and agency system of an organisation
  • The strategic position of the organisation against the external environment
  • The risk profile of the organisation and of any strategic options identified, within a culture of responsible risk management.
  • Appropriate information technologies and data analytics
  • Management reporting and internal control and audit systems
  • High level financial techniques
  • Enable success through innovative thinking
  • Professional skills in addressing requirements within the Strategic Business Leader exam
  • Fundamental ethical and professional principles to ethical dilemmas
  • The appropriateness of the financial reporting framework and critically discuss changes in accounting regulation
  • Apply professional judgment in the reporting of the financial performance of a range of entities
  • Prepare the financial statements of groups of entities
  • Interpret and advise on the meaning of financial statements that include non-financial data
  • The impact of changes in accounting regulation on financial reporting.
  • The role and responsibility of the senior financial executive or advisor in meeting conflicting needs of stakeholders
  • Evaluate potential investment decisions and assessing their financial and strategic consequences
  • Acquisitions and mergers as an alternative growth strategy
  • Alternative corporate re-organisation strategies
  • Alternative advanced treasury and risk management techniques.
  • Strategic planning and control models to plan and monitor organisational performance
  • Assess and identify key external influences on organisational performance
  • The design features of effective performance management information and monitoring systems
  • Appropriate strategic performance measurement techniques in evaluating and improving organisational performance
  • Advise clients and senior management on strategic business performance evaluation and on recognising vulnerability to corporate failure.

Exam Information

We will cover

Registration Fee

~$172

Exemption Fee x3

~$498

1st year subscription to ACCA Subscription

~$259

Your exam & EPSM fees

Corporate & Business Law
Performance Management
Taxation
Financial Reporting
Audit and Assurance
Financial Management

~$275

~$275

~$275
~$275
~$275
~$275

Strategic Business Leader

~$487

Strategic Business Reporting

~$358

Advanced Financial Management
Advanced Performance Management

~$358

~$358

EPSM (Ethics & Professional Skills Module)

~$145

*Your exam fees will be paid for in pounds (£), Conversion rates may change

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Whether you prefer to pay upfront, weekly, fortnightly, or even monthly, we’ve got you covered. With our flexible payment options, you’ll have the freedom to choose the payment frequency that works best for you. No matter your budget or schedule, we’re here to make education affordable and accessible for you.

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You can enrol online by selecting “Enrol Now” and following the step-by-step instructions. Alternatively, you can enrol by phone or email through our student advisory team at 1800 837 550 or [email protected].

The course fee is $2,995 + GST, with a flexible payment plan available at $29 per week. Additionally, there are fees for the 10 ACCA exams. For detailed cost breakdowns, please contact a student advisor for a full breakdown

The course is designed to be completed in approximately 400 hours, with a maximum timeframe of 18 months allowed for completion.

Whilst Studying you will be considered an ACCA Student. 

Once you finish the 10 exams you will be an ACCA Affiliate. 

After 36 months of experience working, you will become an ACCA Member.

Yes, this course can serve as a pathway to Bachelor’s or Degree programs. For instance, Unitec recognizes credits from this course towards their Bachelor of Business. Additionally, you may qualify for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) if you already possess relevant qualifications or experience.

Graduates typically find positions as Accounting Technicians, involved in tasks like preparing accounts, managing payroll, and general bookkeeping. Contact us at 1800 837 550 for more details on career outcomes and to receive a FREE CV review.

Your course is delivered through our online learning platform, which you can access from any web browser 24/7 to work whenever and wherever you want. You can also interact with your tutors and other students within the learning environment. Online learning allows you to make the best use of your time and puts all the necessary resources at your fingertips. There are no set course start dates; you can start whenever you are ready, and your tutors and student services will check in on your progress and help you every step of the way.

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Yes, we offer a 7-day cooling-off period at the start of the course during which you can assess the learning materials. If you decide the course isn’t right for you within this period, you are eligible for a full refund.

Completing this program, including the CAT certification with IPA, qualifies you for exemptions in three ACCA papers: 

  • Business & Technology (BT)
  • Management Accounting (MA)
  • Financial Accounting (FA)
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