Welcome to BCCJ: Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

Written by BCCJ
June 24, 2022

t

Written by BCCJ
June 24, 2022

The world’s most forward-thinking professional accountancy body

Founded in 1904, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants is the global professional accounting body offering the Chartered Certified Accountant qualification. With over 233,000 fully qualified members and 536,000 future members worldwide, ACCA champions are present across all market sectors with a reputation for being some of the most highly sought-after, top-qualified accountants and in the world. They use their knowledge and connections to stay on top of emerging trends, legislation and legal requirements, helping to shape businesses both large and small, governments, educational establishments and opinion formers.

The ACCA Qualification is broadly equivalent to a UK university degree standard when you complete the Applied Knowledge and Applied Skills exams. When you complete the Strategic Professional exams, it is equivalent to a UK university Master’s degree. In 1974, ACCA even received the UK Royal Charter, recognising the excellent quality of its core professional qualification.

 

How does the ACCA qualification work?

Students progress through 3 elements of the ACCA Qualification on their journey to ACCA membership:

  • ACCA exams
  • An Ethics and Professional Skills module, and
  • A Practical Experience Requirement

 

A career in Finance with ACCA

Being the leading choice for accountancy students worldwide, ACCA provides a world of opportunities. The ACCA Qualification develops the most up-to-date skills in demand by employers and prepares one for jobs of the future. Students have access to tutors, high-quality materials as well as ACCA’s global network of employer partners.

 

Why become an ACCA member?

ACCA accountants are complete finance professionals who approach business with innovation, integrity and inclusion. What connects them is a membership that stands for global excellence as well as the thought leadership and career development opportunities provided by the world’s most forward-thinking accountancy body.

Learn more HERE