ACCA Fundamentals

ACCA Fundamentals

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1 yearPart TimeN/AAdult and Continuing Education, AIT
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The new ACCA qualification is designed to provide the accounting knowledge, skills and professional values which will deliver finance professionals who are capable of building successful careers across all sectors, whether they are working in the public or private sectors, practicing in accounting firms, or pursuing a career in business. The launch of the new qualification follows an extensive and detailed consultation process, which started back in November 2004. Over 17,000 members and students took part in the member competences and the student aspirations surveys, which formed the basis of the new qualification proposals.

In addition to responding to the needs of its stakeholders, ACCA has designed a qualification which embeds the global accounting education standards set by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC). There is a strong focus on professional values, ethics, and governance. These skills are essential as the profession moves towards strengthened codes of conduct, regulation, and legislation – with an increasing focus on professionalism and ethics in accounting. They will be examined at the highest level in the new ACCA qualification, and will be a core element of students’ practical experience requirements.

It is the responsibility of all students to register for examinations independently with the ACCA. Students should also apply directly to the ACCA for any exemptions.

Note: Students are expected to source the relevant textbooks as advised by lecturer. Students must clearly state which subjects they wish to study on their application form.

Minimum Entry Requirements

  • Candidates who have successfully completed Accounting Technician examinations
  • ACCA students who have completed Part 1 or F1, F2 and F3 of the new ACCA qualification
  • Candidates who have received official exemptions from the ACCA

Modules

Term 1 August 2010 - December 2010

Paper F4: Corporate and Business Law Paper F5: Performance Management Commencing Paper F6: Taxation

Term 2 February 2011– June 2011

Paper F7: Financial Reporting Paper F8: Audit and Assurance Paper F9: Financial Management

Format : Students will study three subjects in Term 1 and consequently take three papers in the December session of the ACCA examinations and study a further three papers in Term 2 sitting the June examinations. Students must have applied to the ACCA by mid-August (please check ACCA website for details) to be eligible to sit their December examinations.

Progression

Professional Recognition

Career Opportunities

Additional Information

It is the responsibility of all students to register for examinations independently with the ACCA. Students should also apply directly to the ACCA for any exemptions.

Note: Students are expected to source the relevant textbooks as advised by lecturer.

Students must clearly state which subjects they wish to study on their application form.

Please contact Janine King for further details on this course Email: jking@ait.ie Tel: 090 6483050