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.

1. Applied Knowledge

   Teaches you essential financial, business and management accounting techniques. Alongside basic business and management principles and the skills required of an accountant. It will take you around 12 months to complete the level.

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2. Applied Skills

   Equips you with a broad understanding of the role of accounting in business, and how to interpret financial information. You can complete this level in 12 to 18 months.

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3. Strategic Professional

   Advances your techniques, skills, and develops the professional ethics required to be an accountant or consultant operating at a senior level. Strategic Professional takes 12 to 18 months to complete.

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