The qualification

The ACCA Professional Qualification.

One of the world's most respected and internationally recognised accounting and finance qualifications — awarded by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, with members and students in more than 180 countries.

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Where ACCA takes you

ACCA career opportunities.

The ACCA qualification opens the door to high-value finance and accounting careers — in public practice, multinationals, banking, consulting and financial management.

The path to membership

ACCA qualification structure.

Thirteen exams across three levels — plus three years' practical experience and the Ethics and Professional Skills module.

How long does ACCA take?

Your timeline, your pace.

Completion time varies by student It depends on prior qualifications, exemptions, study pace and work commitments — but most students complete the full qualification within a predictable window.

Getting started

ACCA entry requirements.

To begin the ACCA Professional Qualification, students generally need one of the following:

Industries hiring ACCA professionals

Work across any industry, anywhere in the world.

ACCA professionals are in demand globally — from multinational corporations to public sector organisations, across every major industry.

Frequently asked questions.

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