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How do you control a £100 billion balance sheet at a bank? If you want to know the answers, then the ACCA qualification is for you!  \nACCA is an accountancy qualification ideal for those who would like a rewarding career in finance, or wish to become a chartered certified accountant.  \nDuring the ACCA qualification, you will study a broad range of topics that will help your career, including:  \nϘ financial management  \nϘ corporate reporting  \nϘ taxation and audit  \nϘ leadership and ethics.  \nThe skills you pick up from these topics will help you progress in your chosen field and open up new career paths in the future.  \nWhy study ACCA?  \nACCA is a globally respected qualification, with 110 years experience as a leading professional accounting body.  \nThe qualification is based on international accounting standards, so employers around the world know that an ACCA qualification indicates professional excellence.  \n252,500 members, 526,000 students, over 180 countries*  \n93%  \n93% of employers say the ACCA qualification delivers the skills their organisation needs**  \n£74k  \nThe average annual salary  \nfor a chartered certified accountant is £74,000†  \n*[www.accaglobal.com/gb/en/about-us/who-we-are.html](www.accaglobal.com/gb/en/about-us/who-we-are.html) ** ACCA Integrated Report 2024 † Hays UK Salary and Recruiting trends. Valid as of 2025.  \nWhere can ACCA take you?  \nFrom fashion to football, accountancy is essential in all industries, meaning ACCA can lead to a wealth of opportunity in almost any sector. After all, the success of a business is dependent on sound financial management.  \nThe ACCA qualification also opens up many career opportunities in external auditing, banking and corporate finance.  \nAnd because of its global reputation, an ACCA qualification is your passport to work around the world.  \nTop three career achievements according to ACCA Members*  \nLeading a finance team  \nBroadening horizons and knowledge by working internationally  \nBecoming an expert ina specialist finance role  \nIf you’re interested in a career in accounting and tax Kaplan’s YouTube series, Career Goals, will inspire you to make informed career choices that are right for you.  \nKaplan Career Goals  \n*ACCA Career Survey  \nCan I study ACCA?  \nWhether you’ve just finished school, want to change career, or already hold a financial qualification, there are lots of ways to start ACCA. The three main entry routes are highlighted below.  \nFoundations  \nFoundations is a suite of awards from the ACCA that teaches you the fundamentals of accounting. If you are new to accountancy, or if you’re already working in finance but have no formal qualifications, ACCA Foundations is the perfect place to start. There are no minimum entry requirements, and once you’ve passed, you can move onto Applied Skills.  \nApplied Knowledge and Skills Levels  \nThe first step toward ACCA membership, the Applied Knowledge Level teaches you essential financial, business and management accounting techniques. Alongside basic business and management principles and the skills required of an accountant. The Applied Skills Level builds upon these skills further, equipping you with a broad understanding of the role of accounting in business, and how to interpret financial information.  \nStrategic Professional Level  \nThe final stage of the ACCA qualification. The Strategic Professional level, advances your techniques, skills, and develops the professional ethics required  \nto be an accountant or consultant operating at a senior level.  \nFind the starting point that’s right for you  \nMany believe that they don’t have the right qualifications or skills to start studying accountancy. Whilst it does help to be comfortable with maths, English, and using a computer, most accountants today use spreadsheets or accounting software to do a lot of the calculations and processes.  \nYou can find your ","cbCaimp4rTaXg74C","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimp4rTaXg74C","pdf",4501736,"English","# What is ACCA?\n# Why study ACCA?\n# Where can ACCA take you?\n# Can I study ACCA?\n## Foundations\n## Applied Knowledge and Skills Levels\n## Strategic Professional Level\n# Find the starting point that’s right for you\n# What will it cost me?\n# Financial support\n# Which study method is right for me?","[{\"question\":\"What topics are covered during the ACCA qualification?\",\"answer\":\"ACCA studies financial management, corporate reporting, taxation and audit, and leadership and ethics.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the main entry routes to start studying ACCA?\",\"answer\":\"The three main entry routes are Foundations, Applied Knowledge and Skills Levels, and the Strategic Professional level.\"},{\"question\":\"How can a student find the right starting point and check exemptions?\",\"answer\":\"Visit ACCA’s website before applying to find the starting point that fits and to check whether you’re eligible for any exemptions.\"}]","Getting started with ACCA | PDF",1792236516,15]