Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Helping shape your future About ACCA ACCA is one of the largest and fastest growing global accountancy bodies. The ACCA qualification covers a broad range of subjects: Financial and Management Accounting, Law, Financial Management, Taxation, Governance and Business Analysis. Providing more than accounting knowledge, the ACCA qualification prepares students for business, instilling in them the professional skills, value and ethics to enable them to succeed in international business The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is the global body for professional accountants. The ACCA qualification is recognised across the globe and allows members international mobility in their careers. It offers complete flexibility to work in any business sector from the public or corporate sectors to financial services or public practice. ACCA has over 100 years of experience and through this time it has built and developed strong relationships with a vast network of employers, governmental bodies and professional institutes across the world. 208,549 members 104 offices worldwide PwC’s Academy 527,000 students in 180 countries1 Your study path as a prospective student Find out more about ACCA's Foundation Level qualifications at accaglobal.com Accountant in Business ● Management Accounting ● Financial Accounting ● Don’t have university-entrance level* qualifications University-entrance level* or non-relevant degree Foundations Applied Knowledge start Exams Entry Requirements Applied Skills (Optional BSc) Corporate and Business Law ● Performance Management ● Taxation ● Financial Reporting ● Audit and Assurance ● Financial Management ● ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business (RQF Level 4) or relevant accounting or finance qualification* Exams Entry Requirements Essentials Strategic Business Leader ● Strategic Business Reporting ● Options ( pick two) Advanced Financial Management ● Advanced Performance Management ● Advanced Taxation ● Advanced Audit and Assurance ● Fully accredited degree* Strategic Professional (Optional MSc) Congratulations! You're a new member of the world's most forward-thinking professional accountancy body Qualified Professional Accountant Getting qualified Applied Knowledge • • • Business and Technology (BT) Management Accounting (MA) Financial Accounting (FA) Applied Skills • • • • • • Corporate and Business Law (LW) Performance Management (PM) Taxation (TX) Financial Reporting (FR) Audit and Assurance (AA) Financial Management (FM) Strategic Professional Essentials • Strategic Business Leader (SBL) • Strategic Business Reporting (SBR) Options (two to be completed) • Advanced Financial Management (AFM) • Advanced Performance Management (APM) • Advanced Taxation (ATX) • Advanced Audit and Assurance (AAA) To become an ACCA member, you must meet the eligibility requirements which include passing exams in 13 subjects (exemptions from some subjects are available for relevant degrees), completion of an ethics module, and gaining 36 months of relevant work experience. All ACCA exams are computer based exams. The applied knowledge and LW papers are on-demand and can be taken throughout the year. The remaining parts under the Applied Skills module can be taken during four examinations sessions each year in March, June, September, and December. The pass mark for all papers is 50%. Exams consist of a mixture of multiple choice, objective test, and written questions. Upon completing the applied knowledge module, students will be awarded the ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business. The Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business is awarded upon successful completion of the Applied Skills module. At this point students are eligible to apply for the Oxfords Brookes BSc in Applied Accounting. After completing all exams, students are also eligible to apply for MSc in Professional Accountancy from University of London. Students will be eligible for ACCA membership upon completion of 13 exams, 36 months of practical experience in a relevant role and ACCA’s Ethics and Professional Skills module. How long does it take? The pace at which you study for your ACCA is very flexible. But there is a ten year time limit to complete the exams which starts from the date of your initial registration. You can choose how you study, how often you sit your exams and where you get your relevant practical experience. You can also choose between afternoon and evening classes. Minimum entry requirements • • Two A-levels and three GCSEs (or their equivalent) These need to be in five separate subjects including English and Maths If you don’t meet the minimum entry requirements, you can join the ACCA by first completing the Foundations in Accountancy (FIA) programme (AB, MA, FA papers). After completing the FIA you can then continue with the skills modules. Our ACCA training programme We are an Platinum Approved Learning Partner for ACCA. Our blended learning programme includes classroom training with live streaming, live online classes and one-on-one doubt clearing sessions to give you a seamless study experience. The programme is made up of tuition, revision classes and question based revision.Our Training Programme Tuition Our tuition sessions are highly interactive and we encourage group discussion to help break down complicated concepts. Over 68 - 72 hours of structured classes led by full time certified and industry-experienced trainers In-class practice tests and mock exam Personalised doubt-clearing sessions with the trainer Revision Our revision sessions focus heavily on a detailed analysis of the upcoming exams and guidance on how to approach each type of question. Intensive, review classes to recap and recall key concepts Learn how to understand the question, structure an answer and succeed in the exam Exam-focused strategies, expert tips, and study guidance QBR Our question based revision (QBR) sessions consist of a full day of solving additional practice questions under a time constraint The session mimics the actual exam format and conditions Scan the QR codes to experience the sessions! On the spot feedback from trainer Tailored question debriefs Why choose PwC’s Academy? Ensuring you pass! At PwC’s Academy our focus is to help you become ACCA qualified, by providing you with the knowledge, learning tools, and exam techniques to clear your exams and achieve a globally coveted qualification. Our ability to do this is demonstrated by our exceptional pass rates. Our ACCA programme is designed to give you the expertise and knowledge you need to be an effective accounting professional and understand the examiners requirements so that you obtain the maximum marks. Our training programme comprises of: Latest teaching techniques and highly interactive group sessions to help break down complicated concept 4,000+ Top class materials including BPP, PwC workbooks, and question banks to help you pass your exams with the maximum marks. Access to our CBE portal; a source to revolutionise the ACCA prep for the Applied Knowledge and Applied Skills modules and access to various digital assets to support your prep 12+ experienced Trainers and exposure to Industry experts from a Big 4 Firm. Hybrid learning solutions to suit your style- Live online streaming, recorded lectures, and face to face premises. Multiple prizewinners at a global and regional level. An achievement the Academy is proud of! Career readiness support such as career talks, industry insights and employability workshops. ACCA participants trained 80%+ ACCA pass rates 60+ Combined years of ACCA training experience Life at PwC’s Academy! Going the extra mile We want your time studying with us to be a positive and happy experience, and that you take advantage of all that PwC’s Academy has to offer. Consultation and guidance from the ACCA course manager and training consultants. Student counselling, mentoring and career guidance. Opportunity to be part of a student council to hone your leadership skills. Social and celebratory events to celebrate your milestones and to network with your peers. Scan to take a virtual tour of the Academy! 10 What do our students have to say? “ PwC’s Academy has made a significant impact in my ACCA career, and I surely would not have been able to finish my examinations without their assistance! Their excellent teachers have also assisted me in changing my study techniques and answering examination questions. Furqan Ahmed “ I became an ACCA Affiliate in just one year and the Academy was very supportive in my journey! They paid attention to not just my strengths but my weaknesses too and worked towards it. Everytime I made a mistake, the trainers ensured that I understood the problem first before rushing for a solution and guided me throughout the entire journey. Lakshman Meyyappan “ Choosing ACCA with PwC's Academy helped me move up the career ladder. With my exemptions, I was able to fast track the programme. This eventually landed me my dream job. Varsha Kumar “ PwC’s academy supported me throughout and that helped increase my confidence in the subjects by explaining important concepts through interactive learning and problem solving! Saumya Saju 11 “ My favourite part of the ACCA lessons at the Academy were the practical discussions. Our trainers always opened the floor for students to ask specific and difficult questions regarding 'what if' scenarios. Malvika Guntur “ Having joined the ACCA course, I knew that I wouldn’t have the ‘college life’ most of my friends would be having all around the globe. To my pleasant surprise, at PwC’s Academy I’ve made great friends and some good professional relations. I joined the Student Council and it has been a great experience organizing events after events for all students at the academy. Nishit Mehta “ The trainers at the Academy deciphered complex topics with real life examples which enabled me to get through all my papers in the first attempt. I would say the academy has played a pivotal role in my ACCA journey which has been challenging yet fun! Ann Mary Jobi “ I chose the Academy because it is well known for its highly experienced faculty. I can say I made the right choice as I received great support from faculty and managed to pass my exams in the first attempt! Honey Miglani 12 Our trainers At PwC’s Academy, our foundation is our fantastic team of lecturers, all of whom have vast experience teaching ACCA. All our lecturers reflect the strength and diversity of PwC, they build on their regional experience, industry and subject expertise and business acumen to address the knowledge and skills gap of the students to create the right learning solution for maximum impact. Specialisation FR and SBR Specialisation MA, AA and AAA Specialisation FA Huzefa Hydrie - ACCA Huzefa is a faculty member at PwC’s Academy. His areas of expertise include cash flow management, IFRS, Project Feasibilities, Budgeting and Forecasting, Management Accounting, Assets Management, and Business and Financial Analysis. Huzefa is a member of the (ACCA-UK). Specialisation TX and ATX Uditi Shah - ACCA Uditi is a faculty member of PwC’s Academy. Her areas of expertise include taxation and law. She has trained hundreds of students in various professional qualifications and has taught subjects relating to direct taxation, indirect taxation, business and corporate law. Anu Liza Thomas - ACCA CMA Anu is a senior trainer at PwC’s Academy. Anu has extensive experience in delivering training for Management Accounting, Performance Management, Audit and Assurance, and Advanced Audit and Assurance, Specialisation with an excellent track record on SBL results. Chris Cain - ACCA, ACG, NLP Chris is a senior trainer at PwC’s Academy and examiner of the Association of Corporate Governance Practitioners (ACGP) and has over 25 years of experience in professional accountancy training and development. He has made a significant contribution towards the development of corporate governance training globally and locally. Ashutosh Yegnanarayanan - ACCA, CFA Ashutosh is a senior trainer working as a part of the Professional Qualifications delivery team at the PwC’s Academy, Middle East. He handles the delivery and content development for the ACCA and CFA programme at the academy. Hassan Abdullah - ACCA, CFA Hassan is a senior professional qualification trainer at PwC’s Academy. He has over 7 years of experience in teaching CFA, ACCA, CMA, and corporate trainings to various clients in the region. He has expertise in identifying, selecting and modifying instructional resources to meet students’ needs with varying backgrounds. Specialisation FA, FM and AFM Specialisation PM Amman Ali - ACCA Amaan is an Associate professional qualification trainer with over 2 years of experience in teaching and has been extensively involved in the delivery of the ACCA qualification, specifically focusing on Financial Reporting, and Audit & Assurance. Specialisation FM and AFM Nouran Khan- ACCA Nouran’s area of expertise include System and Process Improvement, Data Analytics, Credit Management, and Internal Audit. Specialisation BT Specialisation BT Specialisation MA and LW Varsha Kumar- FIA, ACCA, YES, ASC Varsha is highly skilled in using exam techniques, innovative tools and including real life scenarios to simplify the complex topics which enhances learning experiences for her students. Specialisation FA Vishal Iyer - CFA, CMA Vishal is a senior trainer at PwC’s Academy specialising in portfolio management, financial valuation, risk management, treasury and cash flow management. He has delivered trainings for over 3,000+ candidates through open programs and inhouse courses across India and GCC. Hamza Ejaz - ACCA Hamza is a pro-active and solution-driven individual with the passion to deliver high quality and valuable service, where perceived value can be cultivated to qualitative and quantitative solutions. His area of expertise include ACCA, LW, and Assurance training. Sarah Inam - ACCA Sarah’s areas of expertise include Financial Reporting, IFRS, Financial Management, Audit and Assurance, and Reconciliation. Contact us Vishal Iyer Lead trainerAccounting and Finance T: +971 (0) 56 406 3470 E: vishal.iyer@pwc.com Murtuza Alwani ACCA course manager T: +971 (0) 54 793 3624 E: murtuza.alwani@pwc.com Shruti Joshi Senior Programme Advisor T: +971 (0) 56 682 0600 E: shruti.r.joshi@pwc.com Follow us PwC’s Academy Middle East @PwCAcademy PwC’s Academy Middle East Pwc_academy_me ©2022 PwC. All rights reserved. At PwC, our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. We’re a network of firms in 157 countries with more than 208,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, advisory and tax services. Find out more and tell us what matters to you by visiting us at www.pwc.com. 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