Course Overview:

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is a globally recognized professional accounting qualification. It covers topics such as financial accounting, management accounting, auditing, and taxation. Graduates gain expertise to pursue careers in accounting, finance, and management.

Duration:

The ACCA program can be completed in 2 to 3 years, depending on how quickly a candidate clears the exams. Candidates must also have 3 years of practical experience in relevant fields to receive their ACCA qualification.

Syllabus (Semester-wise):

The ACCA qualification is divided into three stages (rather than semesters), which are called Applied Knowledge, Applied Skills, and Strategic Professional. These levels are further broken down into subjects.

Level 1: Applied Knowledge

1. Business and Technology (BT)

2. Management Accounting (MA)

3. Financial Accounting (FA)

Level 2: Applied Skills

1. Corporate and Business Law (LW)

2. Performance Management (PM)

3. Taxation (TX)

4. Financial Reporting (FR)

5. Audit and Assurance (AA)

6. Financial Management (FM)

Level 3: Strategic Professional

Essentials:

1. Strategic Business Leader (SBL)

2. Strategic Business Reporting (SBR)

Options (Choose two):

1. Advanced Financial Management (AFM)

2. Advanced Performance Management (APM)

3. Advanced Taxation (ATX)

4. Advanced Audit and Assurance (AAA)

Average Fees:

The total fee for the ACCA course, including registration, exam fees, and study materials, typically ranges from INR 2.5 lakhs to 3.5 lakhs.

Exams to Attend:

• ACCA Applied Knowledge Exams

• ACCA Applied Skills Exams

• ACCA Strategic Professional Exams (Essentials and Options)

Exams are held four times a year—March, June, September, and December.

Ten Most Ranking Institutions Combined Ranking in India:

1. EduPristine, Mumbai

2. Grant Thornton Academy, Bangalore

3. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) – ACCA Program

4. IMS Proschool, Mumbai

5. Globalfti, Bangalore

6. FinTram Global, Delhi

7. Sage University, Indore

8. Zell Education, Mumbai

9. FinPlan International Education, Mumbai

10. Lakshya ACCA Campus, Cochin

Top Ten Institutions in Kerala:

1. Lakshya ACCA Campus, Cochin

2. Logic School of Management, Cochin

3. Mastermind ACCA Academy, Kottayam

4. Inspire Academy, Calicut

5. KS Academy, Ernakulam

6. TICS Institute, Kollam

7. Shankar ACCA Academy, Thrissur

8. Prince ACCA College, Palakkad

9. Coral ACCA College, Thrissur

10. Pinnacle Academy, Thiruvananthapuram