OVERVIEW About ACCA Why ACCA? Exams and Qualifications Exemptions Practical Experience Benefits of ACCA
ABOUT ACCA Association of Chartered Certified Accountants 571,000 members and students in 170 countries Over 20,000 members and students in Ireland 52% of all professional accountancy students in Ireland are studying ACCA
Every 6 minutes someone joins ACCA.
Why ACCA?
FLEXIBLE Study Exams Work Experience Industry Sector Travel
How do I become an ACCA accountant?
ACCA ACCOUNTANT 14 exams Exemptions available Online ethics module 3 years’ work experience Before, after or while studying
EXEMPTIONS Accounting and Finance Degree 9 exemptions 5 exams to become fully qualified www.accaglobal.com/exemptions Ten years to complete the exams No timing out HETAC Level 9
What ACCA exams do I need to complete?
ACCA QUALIFICATION Level 1 (3 exams) ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business + Level 2 (6 exams) Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business + Level 3 (5 exams and 3 years’ work experience) ACCA member
PROFESSIONAL LEVEL Essentials (all 3) P1 Governance, risk and ethics 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
How do I get a graduate trainee accountant job?
ACCA Graduate Guide Add logos from companies listed in the grad guide
ACCA Graduate Guide List of ACCA approved employers recruiting - www.acca.ie List of ACCA vacancies - www.accaglobal.com/ireland/employers/ ireland_careers Facebook - www.facebook.com/ACCA.Ireland Previous work experience gained is relevant
Why ACCA? Global Reputation Flexible Chose area of specialisation at final level All industry sectors Career Opportunities www.acca.ie
Next steps.
NEXT STEPS Apply to become an ACCA student Study Exams by end July for December exams By end of December for June exams www.accaglobal.com/applynow Study www.accaglobal.com/tuition Exams June and December
NEXT STEPS Find out more www.acca.ie Contact ACCA E: info@ie.accaglobal.com www.facebook.com/ACCA.Ireland
Questions?