ACCA Eligibility: After Graduation, after BCom, after 12th, for Indian Students, Qualification

Q: Does ACCA have an age limit?

No, there is no age limit for those wanting to study ACCA.ACCA welcomes individuals of all ages who meet their entry requirements, which typically include having a certain level of education and/or relevant work experience.

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Students are eligible for ACCA from class 10. Students who have just cleared class 10 are eligible for Foundation in Accountancy (FIA) route for ACCA. Students who have passed class 12 are eligible to sit for the 13 designated papers of ACCA.

ACCA is a very flexible certification that is eligible for candidates at various levels of their education. Students must get 65% in Mathematics / Accounts and English, and a minimum of 50% in other subjects to be eligible for ACCA course.

Table of Contents

ACCA Course Levels
What is ACCA?
ACCA Eligibility
ACCA Eligibility after CA
ACCA Eligibility after BCom
ACCA Eligibility after 12th
ACCA Eligibility in Different Countries
What is The ACCA Qualification?
ACCA Eligibility: FAQs

ACCA Course Levels

ACCA subjects are divided into three levels: Knowledge, Skills, and Vocational. Knowledge level exams are on-demand exams that can be taken 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Skill and professional-level exams are held in March, June, September, and December of each year.

The ACCA level of knowledge is the first level of the ACCA qualification and consists of three modules: Business Accountant, Management Accounting and Financial Accounting.

ACCA skill levels cover key technical topics that require advanced understanding. These subjects develop knowledge and skills in legal, tax, audit and financial management, financial reporting and performance management. The ACCA Strategic Professional level is the final step toward ACCA membership. This level of ACCA qualification prepares students for leadership roles and uses a unique combination of technical, ethical, and professional skills to develop a strategic vision.

What is ACCA?

The Institute of Chartered Accountants, commonly known as ACCA, is a globally recognized course with over 200,000 members and 600,000 students in over 180 countries. The ACCA course is one of the most prestigious qualifications in the field of accounting and is preferred by many students wishing to build a successful career abroad.

In India, ACCA is considered equivalent to CA, and ACCA professionals are employed by most companies such as PwC, KPMG, Deloitte, EY, Grant Thornton, and BDO at the same salary.

ACCA Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for ACCA are mentioned below for different levels of the course. The eligibility criteria for ACCA Foundations, Knowledge Levels, Skill Levels, and Professional Levels are mentioned below:

See Also:

Company Secretary	Chartered Accountant	Certified Financial Analyst

ACCA Foundations in Accountancy Eligibility

FIA begins at GCSE level (Level 2), or equivalent, and progresses up to the equivalent of the first year of a bachelor's degree (Level 4).

The FIA qualifications include:

ACCA Diploma in Financial and Management Accounting (RQF Level 2)
RQF Level 3
ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business (RQF Level 4)
Certified Accounting Technician (CAT)
The Foundation Diploma.

ACCA Knowledge Level Eligibility

Candidates need to have completed either the AAT Professional Diploma or ACCA Foundation to study Applied Knowledge. If a candidate has any degree-level or equivalent qualifications, might be eligible for exemptions across ACCA examinations at this or other levels.

ACCA Skill Level Eligibility

Students who are commerce graduates or have completed the ACCA Knowledge level can appear in the ACCA Skill Level.

ACCA Professional Level Eligibility

This is the last level of the ACCA examinations. Candidates after clearing the knowledge and the skill level can appear in the ACCA Professional Level.

ACCA Eligibility after CA

Those who have cleared the Final CA exam could be eligible for exemptions from 9 papers out of the 13. After claiming these exemptions, they should be able to clear the remaining ACCA exams in around 6 to 8 months.

ACCA Eligibility after BCom

Once students have completed their graduation degree, then they may be eligible for up to 4 exemptions from 13 ACCA papers. Upon completion of B.Com, they will be entitled to up to four waivers. After completing BBA, they may be eligible for three exemptions.

ACCA Eligibility after 12th

According to ACCA's eligibility criteria, students must be at least 18 years old and have completed 10+2 with a total score of 65% in Math/Accounting and English and a total score of at least 50% in all other subjects.

See Also:

Financial Analysis Courses	Financial Risk Management Courses	Finance Courses

ACCA Eligibility in Different Countries

The eligibility criteria of ACCA are different for different countries. The eligibility criteria for ACCA in different countries are as follows:

ACCA Eligibility in Pakistan

2 passes at GCE/VCE A Level plus 3 passes at GCSE/Vocational GCSE/GCE O Level in 5 separate subjects including English and Mathematics.

Intermediate Examinations/ Higher School Certificate at 50% or above.
Bachelor Degree (2 years)
Diploma (issued by boards of Technical Education/Polytechnics)
Secondary School Certificate (SSC) / Matriculation

ACCA Eligibility in the USA

Grades of 3 and above in at least three subjects with a High School Diploma.
Matriculation to University (Bachelor or Masters).
Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination Diploma
CXC Associate Degree.
High School Graduation Diploma.

ACCA Eligibility in the UK

2 passes at GCE / VCE A Level + 3 GCSE / Vocational GCSE / GCE O Level passes (grades 9-4 / A-C in five separate subjects including Mathematics and English)
2 passes at International GCE / VCE A Level (grades A – E)+ 3 International GCSE / Vocational GCSE / GCE O Level passes (grades 9-4 / A-C) (in five separate subjects including Mathematics & English)
1 GCE / VCE A Level pass (grades A – E)+ 2 GCE / VCE AS Level (Supplementary / Subsidiary) passes (grades A – E)+ 3 GCSE / Vocational GCSE / GCE

ACCA Eligibility in Malaysia

2 principal passes at STPM, plus 3 credits at SPM (grade C or above in 5 separate subjects, including English/Bahasa Inggeris and Mathematics/Principles of Accounting/ Prinsip Perakaunan)
Matriculation Certificate
A minimum CGPA of 2.50.
ATAR of at least 70 + 5 credits (grade C or above) SPM
ATAR of at least 70 + 5 credits (grade C or above) SPM (in five separate subjects including English/Bahasa Inggeris and Mathematics/Principles of Accounting/Prinsip Perakaunan)
2 passes at GCE A Level / Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate [grades A-E]+

3 passes at GCE O Level [grades A-C/9-4]

ACCA Eligibility in Germany

Technical college entrance qualification / subject-related university entrance qualification
Certificate of the General Higher Education Entrance Examination
Vocational school certificate (2 years less than 3)
College degree
Vocational school certificate (middle school certificate) (from 2013) / vocational school certificate (vocational basic education) (from 2013) (3 or more years duration)

Singapore

2 passes at Singapore / Cambridge GCE A Level (grades A- E)+ 3 Singapore / Cambridge GCE O Level passes (grades 1-6 / A1-C6) (in five separate subjects including Mathematics & English)
Matriculation (Bachelor or Master program) to the National University of Singapore.
Matriculation ((Bachelor or Masters) to Singapore Management University (Bachelor or Masters).
Matriculation (Bachelor or Master) to Singapore University of Technology and Design.

What is The ACCA Qualification?

If students have two A Levels and three GCSEs in five separate subjects including English and maths or equivalent qualifications, they can start their studies at the ACCA Qualification, which is ranked at Masters level and on completion they will be considered ACCA members.

To achieve the ACCA Qualification, students must have:

Complete up to 13 exams
Complete the Ethics and Professional Skills module.
3 years of work experience.
This means that a student can earn ACCA qualification in at least 3 years.

ACCA Eligibility: FAQs

Ques. What is the eligibility criteria for pursuing ACCA?

Ans. Students must have completed 10+2 with an aggregate score of 65% in mathematics,accounts and English, and a minimum of 50% aggregate in all other subjects.

Ques. Can students do ACCA and B.Com together?

Ans. Yes, ACCA courses are offered in combination with other courses such as BBA, BCom, or individually. However, you should consider the workload and time commitments for both programs before undertaking them simultaneously. Combining ACCA studies with a B.Com degree can be challenging as they are both rigorous.

Ques. What are the best colleges in India offering b.com qualification with ACCA course?

Ans. The best colleges in India offering b.com qualification with ACCA course:

ISC - Indian School of Commerce.
Vidya Bharathi Group of Institutions.
Srinivas University.
Gitam Institute of Management.
St . Joseph College of Commerce.

Ques. How many attempts are allowed in ACCA?

Ans. There is no limit to the number of exams to attempt. However, it is recommended to take a maximum of four exams within a six-month period.

Ques. Can we register for ACCA anytime?

Ans. Yes, you can register for ACCA at any time throughout the year. ACCA has continuous registration, meaning there are no specific registration windows or deadlines. You can register for the ACCA qualification whenever you're ready to start your journey towards becoming a qualified accountant.

Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for ACCA after graduation?

Ans. Once the degree is completed, graduates may be eligible for up to 4 exemptions from 13 ACCA papers. Upon completion of B.Com, students will be entitled to up to four waivers. After completing their BBA, they may be eligible for three exemptions.

Ques. Does ACCA have an age limit?

Ans. No, there is no age limit for those wanting to study ACCA. ACCA welcomes individuals of all ages who meet their entry requirements, which typically include having a certain level of education and/or relevant work experience.

Ques. Do ACCA certificates expire?

Ans. ACCA certificates do not expire once you've obtained them. Once you've completed the exams and fulfilled all requirements for a particular level of the ACCA qualification (such as the Applied Knowledge, Applied Skills, or Strategic Professional levels), you've earned those qualifications, and they do not have an expiration date.

Ques. Which country does not accept ACCA?

Ans. South Africa country does not accept ACCA. Although ACCA is recognized for statutory tax purposes, it does not have an agreement with any accounting firm in South Africa,

Ques. How long does the ACCA take to complete?

Ans. The duration to complete the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) qualification depends on your education, study pace, and personal commitments. On average, it takes around 3 to 4 years for students to complete all the required exams and practical experience components of the ACCA qualification.