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The global body for professional accountants
OVERVIEW
• About ACCA• Why ACCA?• Exams and Qualifications• Exemptions• Practical Experience• Benefits of ACCA
The global body for professional accountants
The global body for professional accountants
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
The global body for professional accountants
Every 6 minutes someone joins ACCA.
The global body for professional accountants
Why ACCA?
The global body for professional accountants
The global body for professional accountants
FLEXIBLE
• Study • Exams • Work Experience • Industry Sector• Travel
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How do I become an ACCA accountant?
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ACCA ACCOUNTANT
• 14 exams• Exemptions available• Online ethics module
• 3 years’ work experience• Before, after or while studying
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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
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What ACCA exams do I need to complete?
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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
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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
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How do I get a graduate trainee accountant job?
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ACCA Graduate Guide
Add logos from companies listed in the grad guide
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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
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Why ACCA?
• Global• Reputation• Flexible • Chose area of specialisation at final level• All industry sectors• Career Opportunities• www.acca.ie
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Next steps.
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NEXT STEPS
• Apply to become an ACCA student • 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
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NEXT STEPS
• Find out more•www.acca.ie
• Contact ACCA• E: [email protected]•www.facebook.com/ACCA.Ireland
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Questions?