ACCA

Association of Certified Chartered Accountants

ACCA is a globally respected qualification, ideal if you’re looking to progress your career and become a certified chartered accountant, or work in an accountancy, audit, or tax firm.

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The ACCA syllabus is changing in 2027 - For more information, view our ACCA syllabus guidance

Why choose Kaplan?

By choosing Kaplan, you can be confident that you will receive all the expert teaching, support and materials to unlock the door to a long and successful career.

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The highest ACCA accreditation, proving excellence in course management and delivery — supported by a 72% pass rate.¹

Proven track record

The UK’s largest ACCA training provider, training over 10,000 learners every year and celebrating 34 prize winners since 2022.

Unrivalled choice

We offer more pathways to becoming ACCA-qualified than any other provider.

¹Kaplan Live Online learners achieved a 72% pass rate across 169 AA exams taken at the June 2025 sitting. For comparison, the global average pass rate was 44%.

ACCA qualification at a glance

Average duration

3 – 5 years

Average salary²

£74,000

ACCA Members worldwide³

247,000+ in 181 countries

What you’ll learn

Throughout your studies you’ll build your understanding of accounting in the business environment. You’ll expand your knowledge of essential financial, business and management accounting techniques. You’ll excel in your understanding and interpretation of financial information and obtain the professional ethics required of an accountant or consultant operating at a senior level.

What you’ll do

Becoming a Certified Chartered Accountant will open doors to a diverse range of career paths across the accounting and finance field. From fashion to football, accountancy is essential in all industries. With the global reputation of your ACCA qualification, it's your passport to work around the world.

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²Statistic is taken from Hays UK Salary and Recruiting trends. Valid as of 2025.
³Statistic is taken from ACCA Global. Valid as of 2024.

ACCA Levels

However you choose to study, the ACCA qualification is split into three levels - Applied Knowledge, Applied Skills, and Strategic Professional. If you have an accountancy or finance degree, or are AAT qualified, you may be eligible to start studying ACCA at the Strategic Professional level.

To achieve your ACCA qualification you’ll need to complete or have exemptions from all three levels, have three years of relevant practical experience and have completed an Ethics and Professional Skills module.

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Other routes to becoming ACCA qualified

Foundations

Foundations is a suite of awards from the ACCA that teaches you the fundamentals of accounting. If you are new to accountancy, or if you’re already working in finance but have no formal qualifications, ACCA Foundations is the perfect place to start. There are no minimum entry requirements, and once you’ve passed, you can move onto Applied Skills.

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Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships provide a structured, applied learning route to enable you to gain relevant knowledge and learn new skills whilst working in the finance profession. You may be eligible for an apprenticeship through your employer, depending on your circumstances. Speak to your employer to find out more.

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