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Think about something you like

It could be your favourite food. Your favourite gadget. Or your favourite movie. Now think about the companies that produce your favourite things. Why do they produce them? Well, they want you to be a happy customer. Because happy customers are good for business. Happy customers make a company money. And money is the main reason why companies exist. Even charities and not-for-profit companies need to make sure they use their funds in the most efficient way. And every single organisation, big or small, local or global, is in business to make money. Or save money. Or advise other businesses how to make and save money. All have one thing in common. They need professionals who understand finance. Who can play a fundamental role in running the business. Who can help make the business a success. There you have it. Youre thinking about a career in accountancy. A career in accountancy is a great choice and can offer you excellent job prospects. You could work your way right to the very top of an organisation with the right professional accountancy qualification. And because accountants play a central function in any business, accountancy can offer you prestige and responsibility. Theres a lot to think about and consider. You may already know you want to become a professional accountant and the type of work you want to do. You just need to decide which accountancy qualification to complete. Or you may still be undecided and want to keep your options open in terms of where you work and what type of accounting role you choose. Whatever stage you are at in your career planning, ACCA can help. The ACCA Qualification will help you reach your career destination.

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Here are just some of the reasons why you should choose ACCA as your route to a career in accountancy and finance. The ACCA Qualification will provide you with skills and knowledge relevant to any business, which means you are free to choose which type of accountancy role and organisation you want to work for. ACCA is known as the global body for professional accountants and our qualifications are available around the world. It means you can study and work wherever you wish your career path to take you. People already working in the accountancy and finance profession know and respect our organisation and the qualifications we offer. By association, it means you will be in demand. Employers will recognise and respect your ACCA Qualification and know you have the right skills needed to get the job done. Weve been around for a long time over 100 years. It means people in business know about us for all the right reasons. We have a proven reputation for quality and excellence. Our qualifications remain globally relevant. Which is why employers recruit individuals who have our qualifications and why we have so many students and members. We currently have 147,000 members and 424,000 students in over 170 countries. We have a network of 82 offices around the world to offer you support while you complete your qualification. What qualifications you have now will determine at which point you start your journey with us. There are lots of qualifications you can pick up along the way to measure your success and keep you motivated. Its up to you to decide how far you wish to progress your career in accountancy. Of course we hope you go all the way and become a professional accountant and an ACCA member, working in the most senior positions. All we ask is that you have the ambition and determination to work hard to succeed. We hope the information in this brochure will help you make that decision.

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As you study and train for the ACCA Qualification, there are lots of qualifications you can achieve along the way as you progress towards ACCA membership. This is a great way to demonstrate to employers the knowledge and skills you have acquired and helps keep you on track and motivated. On your way to ACCA membership you can achieve: a Diploma in Accounting and Business an Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business a BSc (Hons) degree in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University in the UK.
Please note the above pathways are generally available to graduates from non-accounting disciplines. If you are a graduate with a relevant accredited bachelor or postgraduate degree you will be eligible to claim exemption for up to nine ACCA exams and therefore will not be eligible to achieve these awards, unless you forfeit exemptions awarded.

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Is this suitable for me? You should choose this qualification if you want to become a professional accountant and have the choice of working in any type of accountancy sector, either in your own country or other countries around the world. Do I need any qualifications to start? Yes. With a bachelor and/or masters degree from an accredited institution you will be eligible to start the ACCA Qualification. ACCA accepts graduates from accredited institutions, from all degree disciplines. Please visit our website to check out if your university is ACCA accredited. How difficult is it? Professional exams are hard work, so only those with the determination to succeed should apply. The Fundamentals level (the first nine papers) is equivalent to degree level and the Professional level is equivalent to a masters degree. What kind of work could I do with this qualification? As a qualified chartered certified accountant you could work in any sector, in any type and size of organisation. For example, with the ACCA Qualification you can specialise in one area of accountancy, eg audit or tax, with a small firm of accountants or one of the big accountancy firms. Or you may wish to work in a consultancy role, provide financial information and advice, or manage the finances of a large multinational company.

How long will it take to complete? It depends on what qualifications you have before you register with us. The quickest way to qualify is to work and study at the same time. If you do, you could qualify in three or four years. Studying for the ACCA Qualification is very flexible and you can progress at your own pace. ACCA has a ten year time limit, from the date of registration, for you to complete the exam component. Can I miss out some exams if I have relevant qualifications? Yes. With a relevant degree from an accredited institution, you may be exempt from our first nine exams, leaving you only five exams to complete. Please visit our website and view the Exemptions Enquiry Database to check what exemptions you may claim based on your previous qualifications. Do i just need to pass exams to become ACCA qualified? No. You will also need to complete three years relevant practical experience and achieve 13 performance objectives. Dont forget, you will also need to complete the Professional Ethics module too. Can I go on to do other ACCA qualifications? Yes. As an ACCA member, you will be required to keep your knowledge and skills up to date. We provide lots of learning opportunities for you to do this, including technical resources, articles to read, courses and seminars. We also offer an MBA with Oxford Brookes University UK, for members who wish to achieve a generalist business qualification.

WHATS INVOLVED? To achieve the ACCA Qualification you will need to complete exams, an ethics module and practical experience. Exams You need to complete 14 exams in total. A maximum of nine exams in the Fundamentals level are available for exemption. FUNDAMENTALS LEVEL Knowledge exams F1 Accountant in Business F2 Management Accounting F3* Financial Accounting Skills exams F4** Corporate and Business Law F5 Performance Management F6** Taxation F7* Financial Reporting F8* Audit and Assurance F9 Financial Management PROFESSIONAL LEVEL Essential exams P1 Governance, Risk and Ethics P2* Corporate Reporting P3 Business Analysis Two of the following options P4 Advanced Financial Management P5 Advanced Performance Management P6** Advanced Taxation P7* Advanced Audit and Assurance * These exams are based on international standards for financial reporting and auditing and have also been adapted for national accountancy practices in Hong Kong, Ireland, Singapore and the UK. ** In some countries, it is possible to take versions of these exams based on local law and tax. We call these variants. Visit our website for more details.

Ethics A Professional Ethics module designed to give you exposure to a range of perspectives to develop your ethical knowledge. Its important to ACCA that you know how to behave ethically and professionally. This module should be completed before, at the same time as or soon after completing Paper P1, Governance, Risk and Ethics. Experience You will need to complete three years relevant practical experience and achieve 13 performance objectives. This will help you to demonstrate to potential employers that you can apply your knowledge to the workplace and are ready for business. You can achieve your work experience before, at the same time as or after completing your exams. Ideally, at the same time is best. ESSENTIALS (all nine to be completed) Professionalism, ethics and governance 1 Demonstrate the application of professional ethics, values and judgement 2 Contribute to the effective governance of an organisation 3 Raise awareness of non-financial risk Personal effectiveness 4 Manage self 5 Communicate effectively 6 Use information and communications technology Business management 7 Manage ongoing activities in your area of responsibility 8 Improve departmental performance 9 Manage an assignment OPTIONS (any four to be completed) Financial accounting and reporting 10 Prepare financial statements for external purposes 11 Interpret financial transactions and financial statements Performance measurement and management accounting 12 Prepare financial information for management 13 Contribute to budget planning and production 14 Monitor and control budgets Finance and financial management 15 Evaluate potential business/investment opportunities and the required finance options 16 Manage cash using active cash management and treasury systems Audit and assurance 17 Prepare for and collect evidence for audit 18 Evaluate and report on audit Taxation 19 Evaluate and compute taxes payable 20 Assist with tax planning

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Destination anywhere
From an early age I had a dream to see the world. When I first travelled abroad, to London, I realised that my ultimate aspiration was to experience other cultures from the inside out, says Elena Andrews FCCA.
Growing up in Moscow, Russia, I chose a career in audit. It offered unparalleled opportunities for international mobility and I never looked back. Elena graduated with a masters degree in economics and joined the Moscow office of Arthur Andersen as an analyst in assurance and business advisory services. Two years later, as an audit senior, I was successful in securing an offer for a transfer to Andersens New York office. I lived and breathed the Big Apple and spent over half of my office time travelling the country from coast to coast. It was the most challenging and rewarding period of my professional life to date. Elenas time in New York was followed by time in Auckland as an assurance services specialist. Elena spent seven years working in audit with Deloitte, followed by a senior role with TOWER group an insurance, investment and wealth management provider as financial controller. In 2011 the travel bug struck Elena again and she moved to Sydney, Australia. Shortly after moving to Sydney an opportunity to join Virgin Money Australia came along, where Elena has taken up the post of financial controller. This has taken her one step nearer to achieving her ultimate career goal to lead a large successful business. Its becoming more common now that the path to chief executive officer lies via finance. ACCA gave me a chance to travel the world, and provided me with a unique edge when it comes to competing for senior management roles. As a professional accountant with diverse and extensive experience you are in demand no matter where you want to go. In January 2011 I was appointed as a member of the Committee of Professional Accountants in Business for the International Federation of Accountants. Its a great honour and a big responsibility. Im thrilled to be able to work with other like-minded professionals from around the world and to share my experience and knowledge. Elena remembers when she received the letter that confirmed she could put the letters ACCA after her name. It gave me a great sense of achievement and reward. In todays professional firms, getting qualified means an almost guaranteed promotion and salary review. If youre considering studying ACCA, I would say absolutely go for it. Getting the ACCA Qualification was one of the key decisions that I made in my career. ACCA is well known and respected in over 170 countries, explains Elena. It will open doors for you, as it did for me. All it takes is a little dedication and focus while studying and then you will only be limited by the level of your personal ambition. Good luck for the future.

THE ACCA QUALIFICATION WILL GIVE YOU CONFIDENCE IN YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS AS WELL AS FLEXIBILITY IN YOUR CAREER OPTIONS.

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ELENA ANDREWS FINANCIAL CONTROLLER virgin money australia Joined ACCA in 1998, completed her final exams in August 2003 and achieved membership two months later 12 years experience working in Europe, North America, New Zealand and now Australia, starting out in professional services in Moscow, moving to New York, then New Zealand working first for Deloitte and then TOWER group. In 2011 Elena moved to Australia and now works for Virgin Money Australia as financial controller Enjoys tennis and adrenaline sports including surfing and windsurfing

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The role of financial controller is a multi-faceted one. The main responsibility is to provide support to the business in its day-to-day operations as well as future growth. Good financial control systems are the controls that people do not need to think or worry about. They work in the background and do not require a lot of ongoing attention. Ensuring that the business is supported and safeguarded by sound controls systems and ensuring that the basics are right, allows the financial controller and the finance team as a whole to focus on providing financial analysis and modelling assistance to the business as well as financial projections, budgets and forecasts, ie activities that add visible value to an organisation.

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Firm foundations
Having completed his accounting degree in the UK in 2004, Oliver Smith decided to move to New Zealand with his partner and the intention of completing a six-month working holiday. However, they both fell in love with the country and soon found themselves quickly applying for residency and jobs.
After a couple of temporary roles in various accounting functions I found myself working as assistant accountant at ACB, a reasonably large chain of backpackers with operations throughout New Zealand, explains Oliver. After working there for a year I moved to an analyst role at Telecom New Zealand. The industry is so fast paced that I found it a fantastic place to complete my ACCA Qualification, whilst also being able to try out a good variety of different roles with varying degrees of requirements around finance. Oliver chose to study for the ACCA Qualification above other professional accountancy qualifications because it offered the greatest flexibility for me to choose how and when I studied and which exams I took. Also, although I plan to stay in New Zealand for a good while longer yet, there is always a chance I will end up moving to Australia or back to the UK. Having my qualification recognised in these countries will make the transition much easier. Studying for the ACCA Qualification wasnt without its challenges for Oliver. At the time I was taking my exams, there wasnt really an established student network in New Zealand or places to go and study. So I relied on self study to prepare for the exams. I do prefer this method of study anyway, so it wasnt a major hurdle for me, but I was still relieved when I passed my final exams. It was hard work but worth it. I was in the UK at the time and out with friends so we celebrated in style with a bottle of champagne! Oliver has worked for Telecom New Zealand in various roles since 2006 and is now senior portfolio strategy manager. In this role he is responsible for guiding the senior management of Telecom in developing and implementing the long term business strategy. Helping decide what products to sell, what technologies to build, what the competition looks like, how the political environment will play out is all in a days work for Oliver. It requires a combination of an analytical mindset to understand the dynamics of the industry, with a high level of critical thinking. Although I have moved away from finance into a more strategic role, I have always found having the ACCA Qualification and a good understanding of finance has given me a really strong grounding in every role I do. I suspect ultimately I may have found myself in a similar role to where I am now, but I think without the ACCA Qualification I would definitely be a few years behind in terms of seniority, salary and influence. Oliver has the following advice for anyone starting out as a trainee accountant. Dont think that an accounting qualification pigeonholes you into an accounting role in the long term. Todays accountants are incredibly versatile and can easily move into any other business discipline such as strategy or marketing. Just look at me as an example. The ACCA Qualification has given me more credibility and greater confidence when talking about financial matters. It has also opened up other doors that would normally require an MBA or similar qualification.

DONT THINK THAT AN ACCOUNTING QUALIFICATION PIGEONHOLES YOU INTO AN ACCOUNTING ROLE ... TODAYS ACCOUNTANTS ARE INCREDIBLY VERSATILE AND CAN EASILY MOVE INTO ANY OTHER BUSINESS DISCIPLINE.

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OLIVER SMITH SENIOR PORTFOLIO STRATEGY MANAGER TELECOM NEW ZEALAND BSc (Econ) Joint Hons in Accounting and Management from Cardiff University, 2004. Oliver completed his ACCA exams in 2008 and after gaining the relevant training required for membership, became an ACCA member at the end of 2009 Oliver moved to New Zealand after finishing his university degree and after temping in accounting functions, joined ACB as assistant accountant before joining Telecom New Zealand in 2006. Oliver started out as a demand planning manager and a series of promotions led him to his current position as senior portfolio strategy manager Oliver enjoys a wide variety of outdoor sports including rugby, tennis, and football. At home he enjoys getting his hands dirty landscaping his garden, and spending time with his two girls

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Oliver has found his accounting and finance training invaluable in his current role as senior portfolio strategy manager. Its his responsibility to guide the senior management team at Telecom in developing and implementing their long term business strategy which involves making decisions on what products to sell, technologies to utilise and providing information on the competitive and political environment.

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Thinking big
I was working at KPMG Tanzania when I completed my ACCA exams. I wanted to give something back so I tutored five ACCA students through to qualification. All of them now work for the Big Four. A highlight for me was that I also met my wife in the process, says Hussein Hussein FCCA.
Two-and-a-half years into his career at KPMG Tanzania, Hussein was approached by Standard Chartered Bank. He joined as head of internal audit. I loved the job, but the culture didnt suit me, explains Hussein. I wanted to move back into accounting, so in 2003 I moved to KPMG Dubai to specialise in banking audit and advisory. He was in charge of Citibank, HSBC and Standard Chartered Bank audits and gained a lot of valuable experience. I moved to Melbourne in 2005 and joined Deloitte, says Hussein. He specialised in financial instrument advisory and two years later was given the opportunity to start up a similar service offering in Sydney. It was a huge success and led to me being admitted to Deloitte partnership in 2009. Along with tutoring back in Tanzania, setting up the financial instruments advisory services in Sydney are the proudest achievements of my career to date. I started the team alone in 2007 and now its a team of 14 highly skilled young professionals. A typical day at work for Hussein starts at 7am. Between 9 and 5.30pm he has back-to-back meetings. They typically involve discussing solutions for clients with my team, providing client service and staff training, and also focusing on new product innovation and following up on new leads. At 5.30, I review work and client reports for a couple of hours before heading home. Hussein studied his ACCA Qualification at a college in Nairobi, Kenya. I relied a lot on ACCA approved books, revision kits, and ACCAs student magazine and website. I passed all my papers at the first attempt by focusing on the content of the syllabuses. I didnt work while studying until the final three papers, even though this would have put my studies into context and would have enabled me to achieve membership sooner. But I enjoyed every minute. I put my exam success down to thorough preparation. One month before each exam session, I focused on only the revision kits and practised past exam papers from the previous five years twice and then did mock exams. If youre considering a career in finance and accounting, I can assure you that you wont regret it its a fantastic career choice and the ACCA syllabus prepares you to work in any industry or sector, and it has worldwide recognition. My advice is to select a career which you have a passion for. Qualifying is tough, but thats only a reflection of the quality. But the exams are fair. And passing is not a game of chance if you study hard. So make it all worthwhile by achieving the career of your dreams. ACCA is the only qualification I have. Ive used it at every stage of my career and it was easy to get a job in any country that Ive lived in. Ten years from now I hope to be a senior technical partner with Deloitte in Australia, leading a team of professionals that are the envy of all other firms.

ACCA is the only qualification I have. Ive used it at every stage of my career and it made it easy to get a job in any country that Ive lived in.

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HUSSEIN HUSSEIN PARTNER FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS ADVISORY SERVICES DELOITTE Sat his first ACCA exams in 1996, completed his final papers in December 1998 and achieved membership three years later Hussein has over 10 years experience working in Tanzania, United Arab Emirates and Australia. Hes worked for two of the Big Four firms KPMG and Deloitte and became a partner at Deloitte in 2009. He specialises in financial instruments accounting valuation and risk management Spending time with his family and friends

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FROM TEXTBOOK TO REAL LIFE Just after I finished the ACCA Qualification, my brother-in-law wanted a business valuation done prior to accepting a take-over proposal. I offered to help at the time with no prior working experience in corporate finance or business valuation But I felt confident of the knowledge gained from my ACCA studies. So I used the knowledge I had gained to come up with a discounted cashflow model that estimated the value of the business including the goodwill. Meanwhile, the buyers engaged one of the Big Four firms to carry out the business valuation. The value of the business was in the range of plus or minus 10% of the valuation I arrived at! I was very pleased!

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Diploma in Accounting and Business (non-accounting degree pathway)

Is this suitable for me? If you decide to complete the ACCA Qualification, as a graduate with a non-accounting degree, you will be awarded the Diploma in Accounting and Business on your way to completing the ACCA Qualification. How difficult is it? It is broadly equivalent to the first year of a degree programme. What kind of work could I do with this qualification? You could work in the following type of roles: basic bookkeeping trainee accountant in a commercial organisation or accounting practice accounts clerk in public sector. Whats involved? If your degree does not offer any exemptions, you will need to register as a student for the ACCA Qualification and complete: the first three exams of the ACCA Qualification. These are: F1, Accountant in Business, F2, Management Accounting and F3, Financial Accounting. a professionalism and ethics module called Foundations in Professionalism. How long will it take to complete? Its up to you, but please note there is a 10-year time limit to complete the exams when gaining the ACCA Qualification. You can sit the exams in June and December at one of our 380 exam centres around the world. You can complete Foundations in Professionalism before or after the exams. So you could complete this Diploma in 612 months. Can I miss out some exams if I have relevant qualifications? Yes. Please visit our website to check what exemptions you may claim based on your previous qualifications. Can I go on to do other ACCA qualifications? We hope you will continue to study for your ACCA Qualification and progress to becoming a qualified chartered certified accountant. You can continue with the ACCA Qualification from F4 onwards. PROFESSIONALISM AND ETHICS To achieve the Diploma in Accounting and Business you also need to complete an introductory level professionalism and ethics module called Foundations in Professionalism. This interactive and online module is designed to help you develop your understanding of what it means to act professionally and ethically. There is no set time allocated to completing Foundations in Professionalism. We encourage you to complete the module at your own pace to allow you to reflect on what you have learnt.

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Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business (non-accounting degree pathway)

Is this suitable for me? If you decide to complete the ACCA Qualification, as a graduate with a non-accounting degree, you will be awarded the Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business on your way to completing the ACCA Qualification. How difficult is it? It is broadly equivalent to an undergraduate degree programme. What kind of work could I do with this qualification? You could work in the following type of roles: a wide ranging and responsible accounting role in a small to medium size organisation a financial reporting and/or financial decision-support role, possibly in a supervisory role, within an accounting department of a larger organisation a financial supervisory or management role in accounts payables and/or receivables, or a financial role in fixed asset accounting or in financial shared service centres an accounting technician role in a commercial organisation. Whats involved? You will need to register for the ACCA Qualification. When you have completed the Fundamentals level exams (F1-F9) and also the Professional Ethics module, you will be awarded the Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business. You can progress to the Professional level to continue your ACCA Qualification. How long will it take to complete? Its up to you, but please note there is a 10-year time limit to complete the exams when gaining the ACCA Qualification. You can sit the exams in June and December at one of our 380 exam centres around the world. You can complete the Professional Ethics module before or after you complete Paper P1, Governance, Risk and Ethics to be awarded the Advanced Diploma. Can I miss out some exams if I have relevant qualifications? Yes. Please visit our website to check what exemptions you may claim based on your previous qualifications. However, please note you will have to complete at least two of the Fundamentals level exams and the ethics module to be awarded the Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business. Can I go on to do other ACCA qualifications? Yes. We hope you will continue with your Professional level exams to gain the ACCA Qualification. PROFESSIONAL ETHICS To achieve the Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business you will also need to complete the Professional Ethics module. This interactive and online module is designed to help you develop your understanding of what it means to act professionally and ethically. It is part of the requirements anyway for ACCA membership so you only need to complete it once. There is no set time allocated to completing the Professional Ethics module, which you will be given access to complete when you become eligible to sit Paper P1, Governance, Risk and Ethics. We encourage you to complete the module at your own pace to allow you to reflect on what you have learnt.

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Ready to APPLY? So youve now decided to study for the ACCA Qualification and at what level you need to start. The next thing you need to do is apply to be a student. You can register at any time of the year. The easiest and quickest way to apply is online and enter for your exams at the same time. There are lots of extra benefits if you do. You can: register, apply for exemptions, and enter for exams all in one online application part-complete an application and return to complete at a later date upload all your supporting documentation, saving time and postage costs track your application start studying! Your application will only take a short time to process and we will confirm at which level you can progress your studies. Apply online at www.accaglobal.com/applynow If you wish to apply as a student and then enter for exams at a later date, please ensure you allow plenty of time to submit your initial application so you still have time to enter for exams. Visit our website for exam entry closing dates. As a guideline, if you are applying fully online, including paying and uploading supporting documentation, it can take up to 15 working days from ACCA receiving your application to you receiving your registration confirmation and exam entry details and 20 working days if supporting documents have been posted to ACCA. It is especially important to allow this amount of time if an exam entry closing date is approaching. This allowsus time to contact you should there be any issues with your initial application.

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Getting started In Australia and New Zealand, most ACCA students study via distance learning or self study as face-toface tuition provision is currently limited across the region. A wide range of face-to-face tuition is available in many countries outside of Australia and New Zealand. ACCA has a network of over 440 tuition providers around the world. Some of them are part of ACCAs Approved Learning Partner programme, which means they are checked by ACCA and offer high-quality tuition and support. You can find out more about Approved Learning Partners on the ACCA website. The right materials However you decide to study, you should make sure you use the most up to date study materials available and preferably from one of ACCAs Approved Learning Partners - content (or ALP-c for short). BPP Learning Media is ACCAs only Platinum Approved Learning Partner - content. You can find BBPs contact details on the back of this brochure. As BBP is ACCAs Platinum Approved Learning Partner - content, its materials are subject to quality assurance by ACCA, including exclusive examiner reviews of study texts and exam question kits. ACCA also has a number of quality assured Gold Approved Learning Partners - content. The Gold ALP-c providers, as of 1 January 2011, are listed on the back of this brochure. Please visit our website to find the most up-to-date details of ACCAs Approved Learning Partners content. You will also find details of non-approved learning materials and suggested wider reading which may help support your studies.

GAIN YOUR EXPERIENCE To complete the ACCA Qualification, you also need to gain relevant training. Its up to you to decide if you want to work and study at the same time or complete your exams first and then focus on getting the right job to get the experience required. We have a global network of over 8,500 Approved Employers who we work closely with to make sure they provide you with the right type of training and development. But you can gain your training with any employer. They dont have to be approved by ACCA. It is your responsibility to find an employer to work for but we will give you lots of guidance and support to help you make the right choice. Through our website we will provide you with resources to help you record your relevant training.

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