Awarding Body: The Association of Chartered Certified
Accountants (ACCA) awards this vocational qualification.
For Whom: Those looking to gain practical work experience
whilst studying, and qualify for exemption from the Foundation Stage of the ACCA
professional examinations.
Course Aims and Objective:
To provide students with:
- Qualification of an ACCA Accounting Technician that will ensure technical
competent in all aspects of accounts support
- Theoretical knowledge towards developing ability to apply knowledge in
practice via NVQs or the Technician Training Record.
- Completion of the ACCA Accounting Technician that provides a stepping
stone onto the ACCA professional examinations and allows to claim exemption
from the ACCA Part 1.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the course the students will be able to:
- Help qualified accountants by preparing and analyzing financial
information
- In a large company, work as part of an accounts team.
- In a small business, be the only person trained with finance and
accounting matters.
Minimum Entry Requirements:
- At least 16 years of age with no formal qualifications
- Exemptions are available for LCCI Holders on individual subjects.
Duration: Minimum 1 year
Intakes
- January (June examination )
- May (December examination)
- September (December/June examination )
Course Structure:
There are three levels of examinations:
Introductory Level
- Paper 1: Recording Financial Transactions
- Paper 2: Information for Management Control
Intermediate Level
- Paper 3: Maintaining Financial Records
- Paper 4: Accounting for Costs.
Advanced Level
Compulsory Papers:
- Paper 5: Managing People & Systems
- Paper 6: Drafting Financial Statements
- Paper 7: Planning, Control & Performance Management
Optional Papers Choose 2 out of 3 papers:
- Paper 8: Implementing Audit Procedures.
- Paper 9: Preparing Taxation Computations
- Paper 10: Managing Finances
Examinations
Paper-Based Examinations are held twice a year in June and December for
Advanced Level
Computer-Based Exams (CBEs) for Introductory and Intermediate
Levels can be taken at any time at LPC (pre-registration required)
Closing Dates For Registration with ACCA, UK
- Student Registration ( June ) --- 31 December
- Student Registration ( December ) --- 15 August
- Examination Registration ( June ) --- 15 April
- Examination Registration ( December ) --- 15 October
