Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

ACCA is the largest and fastest growing international accountancy body with over 345,000 students and members in 160 countries.

Overview
Content
Additional information
How to apply
Fees and funding

Course level

Postgraduate

Modes of study

Part time

Location

Park Campus

Entry requirements

Standard entry requirements apply. A minimum of two A levels is required for entry onto the course, although many other equivalent qualifications are accepted. ACCA offers special entry rules for mature students (aged over 21). Registration has to be carried out by the student directly with:

ACCA Connect
64 Finnieston Square
Glasgow
G3 8DT
Telephone: 0141 582 2000
Website: www.accaglobal.com

School

Northampton Business School

Attendance

Attendance is offered on an afternoon and evening basis. Classes normally run for 28 weeks, from late September to June.

Course content

The ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) qualification is highly regarded in the UK and internationally, opening up opportunities in a variety of organisations in the private and public sectors. The course prepares students for the professional examinations.

This course consists of 14 papers over two levels. In order to qualify, you are required to pass the examinations and also gain relevant practical experience.

Special course features

The University of Northampton is recognised by ACCA as a Premier Tuition provider.

Typical modules

The Accountant in Business
Management Accounting
Financial Accounting
Audit and Assurance Services
Advanced Audit and Assurance
Taxation
Advanced Taxation
Corporate and Business Law
Financial Reporting
Performance Management
Financial Management

DISTINCTIVENESS:

Classes are small enough so that individual student needs can be addressed .
Courses are taught by highly qualified lecturers and practitioners .
Our course fees are competitive and include a study manual for each subject .
The teaching schedule has been designed to minimise the number of attendances at university .
We offer a free repeat of the course if you do not pass (subject to course provision and at the discretion of the Business School)

Course contact

john.gannon@northampton.ac.uk

Application notes

The courses are aimed at any students intending to take ACCA examinations.

Students must be registered with ACCA before they can enter for the institute's examinations. There are a variety of qualifications that will allow you to register, including a route for mature students who are over the age of 21.

It is the student's responsibility to register as an ACCA student member and to apply for the examinations.

Further information

For general application information please see our how to apply page.

Fees quoted are for home and EU students for the academic year 2010/2011. Tuition fees are payable for each year of the course. The fees are subject to annual increases in subsequent academic years.