Knowledge level
The first ACCA level. A broad grounding in business and accounting.
How businesses are organised and where accounting fits in.
Exam: 2 hoursCore techniques that support business decisions.
Exam: 2 hoursThe basics of financial accounting and simple financial statements.
Exam: 2 hoursSkill level
Practical technical skills across law, tax, reporting, audit and finance.
The legal frameworks that govern businesses.
Exam: 2 hoursMeasuring and managing organisational performance.
Exam: 3 hoursTax systems and their effect on businesses and individuals.
Exam: 3 hoursPreparing and interpreting financial statements under accounting standards.
Exam: 3 hoursAudit processes and assurance engagements.
Exam: 3 hoursFinancial decision-making and management strategies.
Exam: 3 hoursProfessional level
The highest level. Leadership, strategy and advanced technical papers.
Leadership and strategic decision-making.
Exam: 4 hoursAdvanced financial reporting and corporate transparency.
Exam: 3 hours 15 minutesComplex financial decisions and risk management.
Exam: 3 hours 15 minutesStrategic performance measurement and organisational effectiveness.
Exam: 3 hours 15 minutesComplex tax planning and international taxation.
Exam: 3 hours 15 minutesComplex audit engagements and assurance services.
Exam: 3 hours 15 minutesSimple fees, per paper.
Pay per paper, per attempt, or pay in advance for 4 attempts and save 15%. International students pay in US dollars. Students in India pay in rupees, by UPI.
Prices are per paper, for one attempt. Access runs until that exam date.