Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Entry RequirementsMinimum entry requirements - two A Levels and three GCSEs or equivalent in five separate subjects, including English and Mathematics. | Graduate-entry route - relevant degree holders from ACCA-accredited institutions may be exempted from all nine exams within the Fundamentals level and register directly at the Professional level. |
Mature Student Entry Route (MSER) - Normally over age 21, no academic qualifications required - must pass the equivalent of Papers F2, Management Accounting and F3, Financial Accounting within two years before further progression to the ACCA exams is permitted. | Access to ACCA via CAT qualification - no academic qualifications required - sit Certified Accounting Technician, (CAT) qualification first and then transfer to the Skills module of the ACCA Qualification by claiming exemption from the first three papers in the Knowledge module. |
Registration Process and Fee for ACCA
- Registering with ACCA, getting exemptions, and registering for exams is the sole responsibility for the student (Lincoln College will provide assistance and advice where possible)