Future Progression

Students who have passed knowledge and skills modules (9-papers) of the ACCA qualification are eligible to apply for an Oxford Brookes University (OBU) Bsc (Hons) degree in Applied Accounting.

Qualified members may get MBA degree of Oxford Brookes University which was specifically developed through a strategic alliance formed between the business school at the OBU and ACCA.

B.Sc. Honours Degree in Applied Accounting (Oxford Brookes University)

ACCA has developed a unique relationship with the UK's Oxford Brookes University - rated top new University in 2000 for the sixth consecutive year by The Times newspaper. This valuable initiative enables students to sit for an Oxford Brookes BSc Honours degree in Applied Accounting while taking their ACCA examinations. The Oxford Brookes BSc (Hons) Degree in Applied Accounting is a highly regarded qualification, which is based on practical, professional, employer-driven accounting requirements. It enables students to prove that not only have they mastered the knowledge required for the degree, but that they have the key skills required by graduate employers.

Students who are entitled to the degree are required to complete the Fundamentals Level of the ACCA qualification, the online professional ethics module and by demonstrating their research, analysis, interpersonal and IT skills by completing a Research and Analysis project.

Masters in Business Administration (Oxford Brookes University)

This MBA is a unique Qualification offered to ACCA members and developed through a strategic alliance between ACCA and Oxford Brookes University. The combination of ACCA’s experience in global accountancy and the renowned quality of Oxford Brookes’ Business School has resulted in a programme designed for the international business environment of the future. The MBA is accredited by the Association of MBA’s (AMBA). The MBA is internationally acknowledged to be the premier business qualification, and is AMBA accredited. By studying for MBA you will be investing in your future. And it will also be a significant step in your career development.

You can control the speed of your progression and specialism you wish to develop. You can choose to sit either paper-based exams in June and December or on-demand Computer Based Exams (CBE) whichever suits you best. CBE are currently available for paper F1 to F3.

Computer Based Examination offers you:

• Flexibility - You are not restricted to June and December paper-based examination sessions as you can sit CBE at any time of the year. CBE also offers flexibility for re-sits, which you can take at any time. There is no restriction on the number of times you can re-sit the Computer Based Exams.
• Instant Feedback - Your result is displayed on the computer screen at the end of the examination.
• Results are uploaded by the licensed centre and will be transferred to your ACCA account within 72 hours.
• The CBE fee is to be deposited at the admission office with the requirements as follows:
  • One passport size photograph.
  • A copy of ACCA registration card/number
  • A copy of an evidence of your age (could be ONE of: National ID Card / Passport / Matric / O' Level Result Certificate).

(Students, who have not received their ACCA UK Registration cards, are advised to submit a proof of the ACCA registration number in the form of any email correspondence or the postal mail received from the ACCA Office.)

ID Verification Letter

Students not in possession of their ACCA Registration card are advised to get their ID Verification Letter made. The ID Verification letter is required to prove a student’s identity and is mandatory for their entry in the examination hall. Once the supporting documentation including proof of identity is submitted, we need at least 24-48 hours to process the timely receipt of your ID verification letters.

CBE Progression Rules for ACCA

Students MUST be registered ACCA students, and hold a valid ACCA registration card prior to sitting the following papers by CBE.

• F1 - Accountant in Business
• F2 - Management Accounting
• F3(UK) - Financial Accounting (United Kingdom)
• F3(INT) - Financial Accounting (International)

ACCA offers two six monthly cycles for taking CBE exams:

• June cycle: 1 February to 31 July (including June paper-based exam session)
• December cycle: 1 August to 31 January (including December paper-based exam session)

In each of the six-monthly cycles, students will be able to sit a maximum of four exams by paper based or CBE method. The June/December exam entry form allows only those ACCA students who wish to sit paper based exams at the forthcoming exam session to enter for the paper based exams, and also to indicate if they also intend to sit any exams by CBE.

• Students have ten years to complete all examination papers from the date of registration
• The pass marks for all papers are 50%
• There are two manual examination sessions per year - one in June and one in December
• Up to four papers can be taken in a single examination session
• Credits gained successfully in Fundamentals and Professional Level Papers can be retained, to prevent unnecessary re-taking of examinations
• The Knowledge module must be completed before the Essentials & Options module can be attempted
• All papers of the Essentials module have to be passed before any paper of options module is taken

With up to ten years to complete your studies, you can take the ACCA exams when it suits you – you can choose the pace. You may also claim exemptions from certain exams, depending on what other qualifications you have gained.

Flexibility

You can control the speed of your progression and specialism you wish to develop. You can choose to sit exams either through paper-based examination in June and December or on-demand CBE’s whenever suits you best. CBE’s are currently available for paper F1 to F3. You also have the flexibility of sitting up to four exams every six months session, which will allow you to make rapid progress.

Course Duration

Min: 3 years Max: 10 years
On average, an individual registering with the minimum entry requirements, and studying on a full time basis would take approximately three years to gain their ACCA Qualification.