ACCA Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Fundamental and Professional Levels

Attendance

Part-time

We offer 36 hours tuition over 10 weekly sessions per paper at the Fundamental and Professional level.

Tuition sessions for each Fundamental level module are held in the evening plus a one day weekend revision course. The Professional level has a similar timetable.

Download the full ACCA timetable and revision schedule.

The ACCA's examinations are very demanding so at least 10 hours of private study per module per week is recommended.

Starts September

Classes are subject to change or cancellation.

At a glance

About this course

This course is for people who wish to work, or are working, in accountancy and want to develop their career by obtaining an internationally recognised professional qualification. Successfully completing the course means that you have passed the core modules of the Professional (final) level examinations of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

We give you a comprehensive understanding of the skills a professional accountant requires. You take 9 papers over two levels. At Fundamental level (F) you study financial accounting, management accounting and other related subjects. At Professional level (P), you study corporate reporting and the other core module subjects.

You may be able to gain exemption from some or all of the Fundamental level papers depending on your existing qualifications. You cannot gain exemption from the Professional level papers. If you have the maximum available exemptions, you can complete this course in 12 months.

If you start with no exemptions, the course typically takes three to four years to complete. During this time you normally gain practical experience from employment in accounting, commerce, industry or a professional practice.

Our courses are taught by experienced tutors, many of whom are professionally qualified accountants with strong links to the ACCA and substantial experience of working within accountancy and the associated professions.

Our package of support includes
• high quality teaching from experienced tutors
• dedicated teaching facilities in classes of less than 25
• flexibility in the number of papers and pace of study
• revision sessions
• online access to our e-learning environment
• access to the university's electronic resources and the comprehensively stocked library and learning centre

ACCA has awarded us quality status every year since June 1999. Our current Gold status recognises that we provide top quality ACCA teaching, learning facilities and support.

For more information about the association, including membership, exemptions, student education and student services contact ACCA Connect, 2 Central Quay, 89 Hydepark Street, Glasgow, G3 8BW, UK, phone +44 (0)141 582 2000, fax +44(0)141 582 2222 e-mail students@accaglobal.com or visit their website at www.accaglobal.com

ACCA fast track route
International students who are ACCA finalists or ACCA qualified can convert their ACCA qualifications to a UK masters degree on our MSc Accounting and Finance – ACCA Fast Track Route.

Associated careers

When qualified, you can expect to enter rewarding careers in the profession, industry and commerce.

Previous students have found employment in companies and organisations such as • Chubb Electronic Security Ltd • BT • Bradford Health Authority • University of Bristol • Rolls Royce • Bentley Motor Cars and local accountancy practices.

Professional recognition

The course aims to help registered students of ACCA to progress through the Association’s examination scheme as part of the process of qualifying as a chartered certified accountant.

Course content

ACCA’s syllabus has been designed following extensive consultation with leading employers, members, students and tuition providers throughout the world. The syllabus develops a comprehensive understanding of the knowledge, skills and techniques needed by the modern professional accountant.

The broad range of subjects ensures a depth of high quality, relevant knowledge applicable throughout your career.

The course starts with the Fundamental skills modules leading to the Professional core modules.

Fundamental skills
• F4 corporate and business law
• F5 performance management
• F6 taxation
• F7 financial reporting
• F8 audit and assurance
• F9 financial management

Professional core modules
• P1 governance, risk and ethics
• P2 corporate reporting
• P3 business analysis

Assessment

All classes continue from September to May with the ACCA exams in June and December.

Fundamental level papers
December exam tuition is from September to November. June exam tuition is from February to May.

Professional level papers
Tuition starts in September in preparation for the June exam only.

Entry requirements

Please contact ACCA to confirm your eligibility for the various stages and to determine any exemptions you may have. The association registers all students and sets and marks the examinations.

We only provide tuition and will not pre-empt the association’s decisions. Contact them at Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, 2 Central Quay, 89 Hydepark Street, Glasgow, G3 8BW, UK. Telephone +44 (0)141 582 2000, fax +44 (0)141 582 2222 or e-mail students@accaglobal.com

Fees

Home and EU students

2013/14 academic year

Typically £570 per fundamental module

Typically £600 per professional module

How to apply

To apply for this course complete an ACCA application form.

Contact details

For more information contact Sheffield Business School, Sheffield Hallam University, Stoddart Building, City Campus, Sheffield S1 1WB. Phone +44 (0)114 225 2820, fax +44 (0)114 225 5268, e-mail sbs@shu.ac.uk