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COACHING. SINCE 1983.






ASSOCIATION OF
CHARTERED CERTIFIED
ACCOUNTANTS


Exams every 3 months:
March June September December

Dedicated helpline of ACCA enquiries: 7304 407 670, 7304 408 109
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 Mr.Sajid Khan
(Director, ACCA)
handing over
Approved Learning
Partner certificate to
Prof. JK Shah in the
presence of
Mr. Prabhanshu Mittal
(Head of Education
Partnership)

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 ASSOCIATION OF
CHARTERED CERTIFIED
ACCOUNTANTS

WHAT IS ACCA
 ACCA stands for Association of
Chartered Certified Accountants.
It is a UK based accounting body
headquartered in London. ACCA as a
 The Association of Chartered Certified global professional
Accountants (ACCA) is the oldest global
professional accounting body qualification
offering the Chartered Certified
 Global recognition in 180+ countries like
Accountant - ACCA qualification.
UK, UAE, Australia, Canada.
 It is also one of the most widely accepted
 Passing percentage: ~50% per paper.
accounting qualification with over
 Exam schedule: On-demand for
2,33,000 members and 5,36,000 students
Knowledge level papers; Quarterly
in 180 countries. i.e. March, June, Sept, Dec for Skills
 ACCA is headquartered in London and and Professional level.
works through a network of over 100  Course duration: 12-36 months duration.
offices and centres in 52 countries with  Start with exemptions based on your
more than 7,000 Approved Employers current qualification.
worldwide.  Can be pursued alongside a full-time job.
 Over 100 years experience of proven  Jobs: Big 4s and MNC’s like Nestle,
reputation for quality and excellence. Accenture, JP Morgan, DBS, Citi etc.

 Visit www.accaglobal.com for more  Starting Salary package: INR 5-8 lacs
per annum.
details.

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HOW ACCA CAN
HELP INDIAN PROFESSIONALS

A Rewarding, Global Career

 Discover a new world of opportunity: When you study ACCA, you can take your career in any direction
You open doors to the best and most interesting roles all over the world, and you become one of the
sought-after finance professionals our fast-changing world needs.

 Extend your network: The ACCA network helps professionals connect with fellow ACCA members to
boost their future career opportunities.

Global Recognition
 Where can the ACCA qualification take you: ACCA members are in huge demand around the world
and work in a wide range of roles, sectors, and industries.
With ACCA, you can take your career in any direction – Leading organisations recognise that having
the ACCA and FCCA letters after your name guarantees expertise and an ethical way of thinking
that’s underpinned by innovation, integrity, and inclusion .

 ACCA recognition includes but is not limited to: Brand and employer recognition in markets
Statutory recognition for audit and other regulated roles and protected titles Professional
accountancy body recognition- Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs), direct membership
(unilateral), exemption routes.

Employer Showcase Career Opportunities

Across Sectors
 India is emerging as the growth engine for
the global economy
 Ernst & Young (EY), KPMG, and Grant
Thornton along with other Approved
employers have all used ACCA Careers to
attract talent
 ACCA Careers has carried over 5,000 jobs
based in India so far, this financial year.
Trainees / Experience / Internship
 ACCA trainees can work in any sector and
size of organisation - you don't have to
work for an ACCA Approved Employer
 Your experience doesn’t have to be gained
in a single role or in one continuous period
and you can gain your experience in
different roles and with different employers.

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ELIGIBILITY, COURSE DETAILS
& CAREER PATHWAY

Be a Chartered Certified Accountant before completing graduation

Eligibility Criteria
 Eligibility requires a minimum 50% score  After 10th Class –  After 12th Class –
in Class 12 commerce, with at least 65% in Foundation in ACCA Route.
Accounting, Mathematics and English. Accountancy (FIA) Route.

Who should pursue ACCA?

You may pursue ACCA qualification:  After graduation (B.Com,  After Professional

 After grade 10 or 12
BMS, BBA, BAF etc) Qualification (CA, CA Inter
and so on)

Your ACCA Career Pathway

ACCA membership in 4 steps: 3. 36 months of Practical 4. Pay the membership
Experience Requirement in fees and become ACCA
1. Clear 13 Exams to become ACCA Affiliate
the field of Accountancy, member.
2. Complete EPSM module Audit, Tax or Finance.

Knowledge Level (3 Papers) Skill Level (6 Papers) Professional (4 Papers)

1. Business and Technology - BT 1. Corporate and business Law - LW Essential

2. Management Accounting - MA 2. Performance Management - PM 1. Strategic business Leader - SBL
3. Financial Accounting - FA 3. UK Taxation - TX 2. Strategic Business Reporting -
4. Financial reporting - FR SBR
5. Audit and Assurance - AA Optional (Any 2 out of 4)
6. Financial Management - FM 1. Advance Financial
Management - AFM
2. Advanced Performance
Management - APM
3. Advanced Taxation - ATX
4. Advanced Audit and
Assurance - AAA

Passing marks for all papers: 50 out of 100 marks

ACCA Examination
BT – LW PM - P level

 On-demand exams (you decide when to  Exams every 3 months (Mar, Jun, Sept, Dec)
appear for each exam)  Exam duration: 3 hrs for Skills level; 3 hrs
 Exam duration: 2 hours and 15 minutes for Professional level papers
 Instant results  Results after ~1 month

Pass rates for ACCA papers?

ACCA Global pass rates for individual papers typically range between 40% - 80% depending on paper,
with a minimum score of 50% required to pass each paper permanently.

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EXAM FORMATS &
EXEMPTIONS

Knowledge Skills Professionals

Exam Format Objective (MCQs) Descriptive + Objective (MCQs) Descriptive

Descriptive Papers 0% 40% are Descriptive 100% Descriptive Papers

60% are MCQs or case

study based MCQs
Objective Papers All None
Except LW (100% objective)
and AA (30% objective)

Negative Marking No No No

3 hours each exam 3 hour 15 mins each

Duration 2 hours each exam
(expect LW for 2 hours) exam

Number of Papers 3 6 4

Marks 100 100 100

Passing Marks 50% 50% 50%

Quarterly (Mar, Jun, Sept
Quarterly (Mar, June,
Timing Anytime during the year and Dec); except LW (anytime
Sept and Dec)
during the year)

Exam Centres CB centres across India ACCA approved centres ACCA approved centres

Pass 12th in commerce

Eligibility Pass Knowledge Level Pass Skills Level
with atleast 50% marks

(Do you know - 5 papers are exempted for Mumbai university students on enrolment in FY)

Exemptions
Approx.
No. of
Degree Papers Exempted Course
Exemptions
Duration
Business Degrees completed
(BBA in Accounts and 3 BT, MA, FA 2.5 Years
Finance, MBA & BBM)

BMS / BBA completed 1 BT 3 Years

BT, MA, FA, LW, TX (conditional exemption on

Commerce Degrees (B.Com, submission of 1st Semester marksheet/
5 2 Years
BAF, BFM & M.Com) Bondafide Certificate from select universities
and final exemption for graduates)

Cleared IPCC
5 BT, MA, FA, TX, AA 2 Years
without Graduation

IPCC Cleared + Graduation 6 BT, MA, FA, LW, TX, AA 2 Years

Qualified CA (ICAI) 9 BT, MA, FA, LW, PM, TX, FR, AA, FM 1 Years

Qualified US CPA 8 BT, MA, FA, LW, PM, TX, AA, FM 1 Years

Qualified CMA (INDIA) with BT, MA, FA, LW, PM, TX, FR, AA, FM (AA and PM not
9 1 Years
5 years of experience (Fellow) exempted for Affiliate)

To find the exemptions awarded as per your qualification please visit

https://www.accaglobal.com/gb/en/help/exemptions-calculator.html

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STUDYING FOR ACCA

Fee Structure
Particulars Cost in GBP Cost in INR

GBP 30 ~INR 3,150

Registration
GBP 20 ~INR 2,100
(for selected State Universities)

Knowledge level (3 papers) Set by CBE Centre ~INR 10,000

Skills Level (6 papers) GBP 143 Per Paper ~INR 15,000

GBP 252 for SBL ~INR 26,500 for SBL

Professional Level (4 papers)
GBP 180 for other papers ~INR 18,900 for other papers

EPSM GBP 79 ~INR 8,300

GBP 15 ~INR 1,500

Exemption Fees through JKSC
Approved Learning Partner GBP NIL
(for selected State Universities)

GBP 134 ~INR 14,000

1st year fee Walved 1st year fee Walved
Annual subscription (for selected State Universities) (for selected State Universities)

50% Walved for 1st Year 50% Walved for 1st Year
(for others - CA, IPCC) (for others - CA, IPCC)

ACCA fees are subject to change at the discretion of the ACCA institute.
*INR prices are calculated based on current exchange rate of 1GBP = INR 105

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

 What exactly does the ACCA certification entail?  Is the ACCA course valid in India?
The ACCA certification, offered by the Association of Absolutely, the ACCA qualification enjoys global
Chartered Certified Accountants, is a globally recognition, including in India. ACCA members,
recognized course focusing on accounting, finance, affiliates, and students secure positions in both
and business management skills. Those who obtain multinational corporations such as IBM, Accenture,
this certification not only gain expertise in finance and and Big 4 firms, as well as local enterprises like the
accounting but also develop professional competencies TATA Group and Hindustan Unilever. Unless one aims to
such as communication and decision-making. practice in India specifically and sign audited financials,
holding an ACCA certification opens doors to various
 Is the ACCA course acknowledged worldwide?
job opportunities.
Indeed, the ACCA course holds international recognition
and operates in over 180 countries, including prominent  What is the typical duration for completing the
locations like the UK, Ireland, Canada, Singapore, and ACCA course?
more. Many international accounting bodies establish On average, students take 2-3 years to pass all ACCA
mutual recognition agreements with ACCA, facilitating exams, including Knowledge, Applied Skills, and
career mobility. Employers, especially multinational Professional levels. However, the actual timeline
corporations, favor ACCA - certified individuals due to may vary depending on any exemptions claimed.
their comprehensive knowledge, strategic abilities, and
adherence to ethical standards.

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 Can I pursue the ACCA while working?  Is it advisable to take one or two exams per session?
Certainly, the ACCA course structure allows students to The decision to take one or multiple exams per session
schedule exams at their convenience, typically held depends on your available study time and other
quarterly. Additionally, weekend classes offer flexibility commitments.
for working professionals to balance their job
 What are the pass rates for ACCA papers?
commitments with their studies.
ACCA Global pass rates for individual papers typically
 Is an internship mandatory for ACCA? range between 30% to 40%, with a minimum score of
No, completing the ACCA course does not necessitate 50% required to pass each paper permanently.
an internship. However, a 3-year Practical Experience
 How can I become an ACCA member?
Requirement must be fulfilled before becoming an
After five years of ACCA membership and completion
ACCA member. This experience can be acquired
of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
before, during, or after completing the ACCA exams.
requirements, individuals are automatically
 What is the average salary for ACCA professionals? conferred the title of Fellow (FCCA).
The salary for ACCA-certified individuals varies
 Do ACCA members have signing authority in India?
depending on factors such as skills, experience, location,
ACCA members do not possess signing authority in
and company reputation. Generally, starting salaries
India and cannot sign audit reports or establish audit
range from Rs. 5-7 lacs per annum, with potential
firms. However, they can work in audit firms (including
increases based on various considerations.
Big 4) as part of the audit team, with the audit report
 Who qualifies for ACCA in India? signing authority resting exclusively with members of
In India, candidates must have passed Class 12th with the ICAI. Outside India, ACCA members typically have
65% in English, Accounts, and Mathematics, along with signing authority in various countries, including the UK,
50% in other subjects, to pursue the ACCA course. EU, Canada, Australia, and the Middle East.
Alternatively, candidates not meeting these criteria can
 What are the career prospects for ACCA professionals?
opt for the Foundation in Accountancy program, which
ACCA Global Careers provides a platform to explore job
covers the initial three ACCA levels.
opportunities suitable for ACCA professionals. For
 How many exams can I take simultaneously?| detailed information on various job profiles,
Depending on your study plan, you can register for up to visit https://jobs.accaglobal.com/
four exams per session and up to eight unique exams
per calendar year.

 Is it possible to take exams from home?

ACCA offers options for taking exams at home as well as
centre - based sittings.

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COACHING. SINCE 1983.

Lectures

Highest no. of lecture Revision Session & on demand

hours doubt solving session

Attendance & Homework 3 Mock exams of 100 marks in ACCA

monitoring CBE environment

JKSC Fees:
Classroom Lectures
Fee Structure

Level Applicability Papers Fees incl. of GST

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE LEVEL

Students with Pre-requisite add-on course

exemption of 80+ hours
Option 1* ` 85,000
(Undergoing graduation AND 4 papers of Skill level
from Select Universities)

Knowledge - Entire level (3 papers) ` 36,500

Option 2 Other Students
Skill - Entire level (6 papers) ` 91,000

PROFESSIONAL

All Students Entire Level ` 78,000

 Loyalty benefit of INR 2,000/- for JKSC students. Note :  Study material for any of the above papers needs to
be procured by the candidates directly from the
 Already paid fees elsewhere and not satisfied? recommended stores and is not included in the above fees.
Don’t worry you can pay the differential fees, If any and
join JKSC.
 Individuals who want to opt for a single paper can do
so at INR 15,000 per paper for Knowledge, INR 18,000.




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Study planner

Study Schedule, Exam Preparation

Daily Practice Roadmap

Practice questions & quiz 4 Part Tests &

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JKSC Fees:
Online Lectures
Fee Structure

Level Applicability Papers Fees Incl. of GST

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE LEVEL

Students with Pre-requisite add-on course of

exemption 80+ hours
Option 1* ` 70,000
(Undergoing graduation AND 4 papers of Skill level
from Select Universities)

Knowledge - Entire level (3 papers) ` 30,000

Option 2 Other Students
Skill - Entire level (6 papers) ` 75,000

PROFESSIONAL

All Students Entire Level ` 65,000

 Loyalty benefit of INR 2,000/- for JKSC students. Note :  Study material for any of the above papers needs to
be procured by the candidates directly from the
 Already paid fees elsewhere and not satisfied? recommended stores and is not included in the above fees.
Don’t worry you can pay the differential fees, If any and
join JKSC.
 Individuals who want to opt for a single paper can do
so at INR 12,000 per paper for Knowledge, INR 15,000 for
Skill level and INR 20,000 for Professional level.






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