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Course Details

ASSOCIATION OF CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS (ACCA)

Degree Course Type 

Bachelors

Entry Level Qualification 

Class 10+2

Degree Course Duration 

3 Year

Course Fields 

Commerce

Degree Course Entrance Exam 

CUET UG, CUET PG

Average Course Fee 

8000 - 150000 Per Year

Average Salary Offered 

300000 - 8000000 Per Year

Course Highlights 

Some of the major highlights of the ACCA course are as follows:

Course Name

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Short Name

ACCA

Course Level

Graduation

Course Type

Certificate Course

Course Stream

Commerce

Course Duration

1 Year - 3 Years

Minimum Qualification Required

10+2

Selection Process

Merit-based/ Entrance Exam Based

Course Fee

INR 8,000 - INR 1.5 Lakh

Job Types

Accountant, Auditor, Financial Accountant, Management Consultant, Chief Financial Officer, Finance Manager, Chartered Accountant, etc

Salary

INR 3 LPA - INR 80 LPA

About Course 

ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is one of the most sought-after and globally recognised courses in the field of commerce. ACCA provides the fundamental as well as professional knowledge of Business, Accounting, Financial Accounting and similar fields. The course is offered by a number of colleges and universities in India. The duration of ACCA varies depending upon the previous qualifications of a candidate.

This certificate programme is ideal for candidates who are keen to pursue a career in banking, chartered accountancy, financial services, consulting, etc. The program provides students with an in-depth understanding of theoretical, as well as, practical aspects of financial accounting, capital management, risk management, acquisitions, mergers, business valuation, etc.

Why Choose Course And Required Skills 

This certificate programme is ideal for candidates who are keen to pursue a career in banking, chartered accountancy, financial services, consulting, etc. The programme provides students with an in-depth understanding of theoretical, as well as, practical aspects of financial accounting, capital management, risk management, acquisitions, mergers, business valuation, etc.

Eligibility  

Candidates interested in pursuing the ACCA course must meet the eligibility criteria mentioned below. 

​​​​​​​1. The minimum educational requirement that one needs to meet for the course is passing completing Class 12 in Commerce stream from a recognised board. 

2. Candidates are required to score at least 50 per cent marks in Class 12 examinations. 

3. They must have studied Mathematics and English as compulsory subjects in 10+2.

4. Candidates who hold a B.Com degree or CA certificate or IPCC can also apply for the course availing of a reduced course duration.

Entrance Exams Details 

Some of the major entrance exams for the ACCA programme that are accepted in reputed universities are:

1. GATA

2. AJEE

3. GGSIPU

4. JEE Main

5. LPU NEST

Degree Course Syllabus 

The following table contains the year-wise syllabus of the ACCA programme. 

Year I


Audit and Assurance

Management Accounting

Corporate and Business Law

Taxation

Financial Reporting

Financial Management

Performance Management

Accountant in Business

Financial Accounting


Year II
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Business Analysis

Corporate Reporting

Advanced Audit and Assurance

Advanced Financial Management

Governance, Risk, and Ethics

Advanced Taxation

Advanced Performance Management

Top Colleges 

Here’s a table listing some top institutions offering ACCA programs:

College/Institution

Location

Special Features

London School of Economics (LSE)

London, UK

Renowned for its finance and accounting programs

University of Oxford

Oxford, UK

Offers specialized ACCA and accounting courses

University of Cambridge

Cambridge, UK

Prestigious institution with a focus on accounting

University College London (UCL)

London, UK

Offers ACCA preparation and support

Heriot-Watt University

Edinburgh, UK

Known for strong accounting and finance programs

Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester, UK

Comprehensive ACCA and professional courses

Singapore Management University (SMU)

Singapore

Offers global ACCA programs with practical exposure

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Hong Kong

Provides in-depth ACCA programs with international focus

University of Melbourne

Melbourne, Australia

ACCA training integrated into its business programs

Australian National University (ANU)

Canberra, Australia

Known for accounting and finance expertis

Course Fees 

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Course Fee are INR 8,000 - INR 1.5 Lakh.

Top Recruiters And Salary 

The job opportunities after completing the course are immense with a high probability of 100 per cent success. 

Top Recruiters

1. PWC

2. KPMG

3. EY

4. UPS

5. Citco

6. Caterpillar Inc.

7. Grant Thornton LLP

8. Northern Trust

9. Deloitte

10. Accenture 

11. HDFC Bank

12. Infosys

13. Reliance

14. FedEx


      





Salary after completing the ACCA course depends upon one’s work experience and the organisation she/ he is working with. In India, the salary of an ACCA certificate holder can range between INR 3 LPA to INR 8 LPA. check out more details below. 

Job Profiles

Salary 

Accountant 

INR 3 LPA - INR 8 LPA

Auditor 

INR 8 LPA - INR 13 LPA

Financial Accountant

INR 4 LPA - INR 9.5 LPA

Management Consultant

INR 10 LPA - INR 20 LPA

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

INR 40 LPA - INR 80 LPA

Finance Manager

INR 12.5 LPA - INR 34 LPA

Chartered Accountant (CA)

INR 10 LPA - INR 25 LPA

Course Scope And Career Options 

The job opportunities after completing the course are immense with a high probability of 100 per cent success. Some of the major employment areas and job roles that ACCA certificate holders can explore are mentioned below.

Employment Areas

1. Banking Sector

2. Accounting Firms

3. Financial Sector

4. Consultancies

5. Market Research

6. Budget Planning

7. UPSC

8. SSC

9. Educational Institutions

Job Profiles

​​​​​​​1. Accountant

2. Auditor

3. Chartered Accountant (CA)

4. Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

5. Financial Accountant

6. Management Consultant

7. Finance Manager

8. Equity Research Analyst

9. Corporate Analyst

10. Investment Banker

11. Cashier 

Admission Process 

1. The admission process for the ACCA program varies for different colleges. 

2. Some institutes conduct merit-based admissions selecting candidates based on their performance in the recently acquired education.

3. Some colleges or universities, on the other hand, offer admissions through entrance exams.   

4. Candidates who perform well in these exams make it to the merit list and are then called to further the selection process.