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Introduction About ACCA Why ACCA? Exams and Qualifications Exemptions Practical Experience Benefits of ACCA
About ACCA Global body for professional accountants 544,000 members and students in 170 countries Over 20,000 members and students in Ireland 51% of all professional accountancy students in Ireland are studying ACCA
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How do you qualify?
THE ACCA QUALIFICATION ACCA MEMBERSHIP EXAMS ETHICS WORK EXPERIENCE
Exams and Qualification 14 Exams Two sittings per year No “timing out” B.Comm provides 7 exemptions M.Acc provides 8 exemptions
Exemptions
Fundamentals 9 papers in total Professional 5 papers in total Essentials (all 3) P1 Professional Accountant P2 Corporate Reporting P3 Business Analysis Options (any 2 from 4) P4 Advanced Financial Management P5 Advanced Performance Management P6 Advanced Taxation P7 Advanced Audit and Assurance
Experience
Work Experience Three years relevant experience in an accounts related role Before, after or during ACCA qualification In any industry sector
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Why ACCA? Global Reputation Flexibility –Study options (part-time, full-time, weekends) –Chose area of specialisation at final level –All industry sectors Career Opportunities –Industry –Practice –Financial Services –Public sector
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