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Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA)

Key Details

  • Available at:
    Online
  • Study Mode:
    Part-time
  • Course Length:

    10–12 weeks per module. 5–7 hours per week

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Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA)

Adults & Part-time

Please contact us for further information about applying for this course.

Course Description

Would you like a challenging and rewarding career in accountancy, finance or business?

The demand for qualified accounting professionals continues to grow both in the UK and globally. Organisations of every size require skilled finance professionals to support decision-making, ensure compliance and drive business success.

The ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) qualification prepares you to become a highly sought-after finance professional and opens the door to a wide range of careers in accountancy, auditing, taxation, banking and management.

As a Gold Approved ACCA Learning Partner, Grŵp Llandrillo Menai meets ACCA’s gold standards for course delivery, student support and exam success.

Throughout the course you will benefit from a supportive learning environment, modern learning resources and experienced tutors who bring industry knowledge into the online classroom.

The course provides you with essential technical knowledge required to succeed in the accounting and finance sector. You will develop knowledge and practical application in core areas of accountancy, including financial reporting, management accounting, taxation and auditing, incorporating strategic approaches to finance and accounting.

Alongside technical expertise, you will develop professional skills vital to career progression, including communication, ethical decision-making, problem solving and teamwork. You will graduate with the knowledge, confidence and professional mind-set expected by employers, including accountancy practices, financial services organisations, public sector bodies and commercial businesses, while also developing the skills required to support self-employment, consultancy and freelance finance roles.

The ACCA qualification is delivered across multiple levels of the qualifications framework, enabling you to develop your knowledge and skills progressively. Each stage builds on your prior learning, moving from core accounting principles through to advanced professional and strategic capabilities.

Modules include:

Applied Knowledge (Level 4)

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

Applied Skills (Level 6)

  • Corporate and Business Law (LW)
  • Performance Management (PM)
  • Taxation (TX)
  • Financial Reporting (FR)
  • Audit and Assurance (AA)
  • Financial Management (FM)

Strategic Professional (Level 7)

Core

  • Strategic Business Leader (SBL)
  • Strategic Business Reporting (SBR)

(Optional x 2)

  • Advanced Financial Management (AFM)
  • Advanced Performance Management (APM)
  • Advanced Taxation (ATX)
  • Advanced Audit and Assurance (AAA)

Additional Information

To become an ACCA Member you are required to complete all examinations, an Ethics and Professional Skills Module (EPSM), and a Practical Experience Requirement (PER). If only the PER remains outstanding then ACCA Affiliate status is awarded.

Ethics and Professional Skills Module (EPSM)
This is a mandatory 15–20 hour online module completed directly with ACCA. It is designed to develop ethical, professional and business skills through real-world scenarios.

Practical Experience Requirement (PER)
This is a mandatory component for full ACCA membership and requires 36 months of relevant accounting or finance experience, alongside the completion of nine performance objectives (five essential and four technical).

For further information please email: acca@gllm.ac.uk

Entry Criteria

Key Entry Requirements & Pathways

  • Level 3 qualifications (A Levels, vocational qualification or equivalent)
  • A minimum of 2 A-Levels and 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) in 5 separate subjects, including English and Maths
  • GCSE passes at Grade C or above (or equivalent) in Mathematics and English
  • AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting
  • Applicants with relevant degrees or qualifications from other accountancy bodies may be eligible for exemptions
  • Relevant overseas qualifications will be considered

Language requirements:

  • A good level of English is required.
  • Overseas applicants may be required to demonstrate English language ability (IELTS 5.5 or equivalent)

Further information on entry requirements per country/region can be found at: ACCA Global Minimum Entrance

Further information on examination exemptions for relevant degrees or other qualifications can be found at: ACCA Global Exemptions Calculator

All course places are subject to satisfactory interview.

For further information please email: acca@gllm.ac.uk

Delivery

You will learn through online and blended delivery, including:

  • 10-12 week delivery per module
  • One day per week
  • Live online sessions
  • Interactive online lectures
  • Tutor-led online workshops
  • Group discussions and activities
  • Online learning resources
  • Virtual learning environment (MOODLE)
  • Tutorial support and revision sessions

Course Fees

  • Applied Knowledge £499
  • Applied Skills £899
  • Strategic Professional £999

A 40% discount is available on course fees for learners who have completed AAT Level 4 at Grŵp Llandrillo Menai and/or a degree at Bangor University. Payment plans are available for self-funding applicants.

Additional Fees

Additional costs may include ACCA registration, ACCA subscription, ACCA exam fees, textbooks, Ethics and Professional Skills module, and travel to your chosen exam centre.

For further information please email: acca@gllm.ac.uk

Assessment

Assessment is primarily exam-based through ACCA external examinations, supported by mock exams and tutor feedback. Examinations are available at select examination centres worldwide.

For further information please email: acca@gllm.ac.uk

Progression

Successful completion of ACCA exams can lead to employment in accountancy and finance roles and progression to ACCA membership (subject to the completion of the Practical Experience Requirement).

Global career opportunities for accountancy and finance professionals can be found at ACCA Global Jobs.

Other details

Course type: Adults & Part-time, Part time training

Level: 5-7

Programme Area:

  • Business and Management

Bilingual:

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Business and Management

Learn more about this area and see our course level guide:

Business and Management

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