14 exams (exemption can be claimed in nine exams) Three-years relevant practical experience requirements A Professional Ethics module

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1 Page1 ACCA Qualification The ACCA Qualification is a highly-regarded accountancy qualification. In order to become a qualified chartered certified accountant and use the designatory letters "ACCA" after your name you need to complete: 14 exams (exemption can be claimed in nine exams) Three-years relevant practical experience requirements A Professional Ethics module ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the largest and fastestgrowing international accountancy body, with over 432,000 students and 154,000 members in 170 countries. More people around the world qualify in-country with ACCA than any other international body. ACCA s reputation and influence are respected worldwide by employers, government and the profession itself. ACCA has an extensive network of over 80 staffed offices and other centres around the world. ACCA s Members, who are known as Chartered Certified Accountants, are employed in industry, financial services, the public sector, or in public practice. With statutory recognition in the UK and Ireland it has the authority to license its members to work as registered auditors. In the UK, it also authorises its members to undertake insolvency work. Outside the UK, ACCA s are recognised under the EU's Mutual Recognition Directive and in many countries around the world. ACCA offers four core qualifications: A suite of awards, including certificates, diplomas and a revised Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) qualification - (Foundations In Accountancy) A Professional Qualification enabling members to reach the highest level in accountancy - (ACCA) A Bachelor of Science in Applied Accounting which is centered on the needs of employers for practical, professional accounting - BSc (Hons) A Masters in Business Administration designed to broaden business understanding and enhance strategic decision making - (MBA) Entry Routes ACCA offers various entry routes, depending on your age and previous academic qualifications. Minimum Entry Requirements - 2 passes at GCE A' Levels and 3 passes at GCSE/GCE O Level in 5

2 Page2 separate subjects, including English and Mathematics - American Higher School Certificate with atleast 50% Graduate Entry Route - Graduation, B.Com, BA, BSc from a recognised University Access to ACCA via FD qualification - Complete the Diploma in Accounting and Business through the Foundation Diploma route, and you can continue your studies with the Certified Accounting Technician Qualification, or you can transfer onto the ACCA Qualification, miss out the first three exams and continue your studies from the fourth exam (F4 - Corporate and Business Law) onwards. Removal of Mature Student Entry Route (MSER) If you would have normally registered on the ACCA Qualification via the Mature Student Entry Route (MSER), you should now register on Foundations in Accountancy. MSER is no longer available. This is because now that we have introduced Foundations in Accountancy, which is open entry and does not require you to have any previous academic qualifications to apply, it is possible for you to enter at any level within Foundations in Accountancy, including the Diploma in Accounting and Business. The exams FAB, FMA and FFA on Foundations in Accountancy are identical to F1, F2 and F3 of the ACCA Qualification. If you would have normally registered on MSER, you are now better placed when you register on Foundations in Accountancy. This is because there is no restriction on the number of exams you take, the order you choose to take them in, or the time you can take to complete FAB, FMA and FFA on Foundations in Accountancy. Claiming Exemptions 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. Degrees with some relevance may also qualify for exemptions. For details, refer to ACCAGlobal Exemption Support Examination Structure

3 Page3 You have unlimited time to complete fundamental level papers and seven years to complete professional level papers. You take ACCA exams when it suits you you choose the pace. You also have the option to select papers based on International Accounting and Auditing Standards and, in certain countries, variant papers based on local law and tax. You may also claim exemptions from certain exams, depending on what other qualifications you have gained. Module Paper Subject Exam Session Knowled ge Skills FUNDAMENTALS (9 Papers) F1 Accountant in Business (AB) F2 Management Accounting (MA) F3 Financial Accounting (FA) F4 Corporate and Business Law (CL) F5 Performance Management (PM) F6 Taxation (TX) F7 Financial Reporting (FR) F8 Audit and Assurance (AA) CBE*(mont hly) CBE*(mont hly) CBE*(mont hly) CBE*(mont hly) March, June, September & March, June, September & March, June, September & March, June, September &

4 Page4 Essential s Any two optional papers F9 Financial Management (FM) PROFESSIONAL LEVEL (5 Papers) P1 Governance, Risk and Ethics (GRE) P2 Corporate Reporting (CR) P3 Business Analysis (BA) P4 Advanced Financial Management (AFM) P5 Advanced Performance Management (APM) P6 Advanced Taxation (ATX) P7 Advanced Audit and Assurance (AAA) March, June, September & March, June, September & March, June, September & March, June, September & March, June, September & March, June, September & March, June, September & March, June, September &

5 Page5 * Computer Based Examination Flexibility You can control the speed of your progression and specialism you wish to develop. You can choose to sit exams either through paper-based examination in June and or on-demand CBE s whenever suits you best. CBE s are currently available for paper F1 to F4. You also have the flexibility of sitting up to four exams every six months session, which will allow you to make rapid progress. Course Duration Min: 2 years On average, an individual registering with the minimum entry requirements, and studying on a full time basis would take approximately two to three years to gain their ACCA Qualification. How much it will cost The following tuition fee details are applicable with immediate effect (and are subject to change without written notice) Registration Fee (one time) Knowledge (per paper) Skills (per paper) Professional (per paper) Total Expense (approximately) No. of Papers - Payable to ACCA UK( ) 32 + Rs. 500 p.c Payable tos(rs.)* 10, , (F4) 97** 5 121** 20,000 21,000(P1-P3) 23,000(P4-P7) - 499,000

6 Page6 Annual Subscription Fee*** OBU BSc. Hons. Research Thesis (optional) ,000 * Subject to change without prior notice **ACCA exam fee can be paid on Early (discounted) and Standard (Normal) rates. *** Payable to ACCA UK every year in January Session CBE/Manual Exam Entry Period Early Standard Late June(2017) Exam Session Closing Date Feb 13 May 1 September(2017) Exam Session Closing Date May 16 Aug 1 May 8 Aug 8 Exam Level Knowledge (per paper) Skills (per paper) Professional (per paper) Exam Entry Period Jun 2017 Exam Fee (per exam) Sep 2017 Exam Fee (per exam) Early Standard Late Early Standard Late Early Standard Late Future Progression Students who have passed knowledge and skills modules (9-papers) of the ACCA qualification are eligible to apply for an Oxford Brookes

7 Page7 University (OBU) Bsc (Hons) degree in Applied Accounting. Qualified members may get MBA degree of Oxford Brookes University which was specifically developed through a strategic alliance formed between the business school at the OBU and ACCA. After qualifying ACCA, you can go for CA, ICAEW, CIMA, CFA etc; as your further career progression. ACCA Professional Course The ACCA Professional Scheme is a highly relevant, targeted combination of study and practical experience. The syllabus is a result of extensive research and consultation with governments, students, colleges and employers from a range of public and private sector organisations. Wherever you are in the world, ACCA strives to offer consistently high standards of training and support. Its personal and virtual study options have been developed to ensure that you have maximum control over what you learn, the way that you learn it, and the pace at which you work. Future employers will be aware of your potential, because the ACCA qualification is highly regarded throughout the world. We have effective relationships with local and multinational organisations, accounting bodies, corporations and institutions including governments and even the United Nations. The ACCA qualification is a passport to a new world of opportunity - once you become a member, the learning process continues throughout your career. The range of educational opportunities includes a degree qualification, plans for a specifically tailored MBA and a constantly updated range of courses in all areas of finance and management.

8 Page8 Examination Rules Students have unlimited time to complete fundamental level papers and seven years to complete professional level papers The pass marks for all papers are 50% There are four manual examination sessions per year - in March, June, September and Up to four papers can be taken in a single examination session Credits gained successfully in Fundamentals and Professional Level Papers can be retained, to prevent unnecessary re-taking of examinations The Knowledge module must be completed before the Essentials & Options module can be attempted Computer Based Examination (CBE) You can control the speed of your progression and specialism you wish to develop. You can choose to sit either paper-based exams in March, June, September and or on-demand Computer Based Exams (CBE) whichever suits you best. CBE are currently available for paper F1 to F4. Computer Based Examination offers you: Flexibility - You are not restricted to March, June, September and paper-based examination sessions as you can sit CBE at any time of the year. CBE also offers flexibility for re-sits, which you can take at any time. There is no restriction on the number of times you can re-sit the Computer Based Exams. Instant Feedback - Your result is displayed on the computer screen at the end of the examination. Results are uploaded by the licensed centre and will be transferred to your ACCA account within 72 hours. The CBE fee is to be deposited at the admission office with the requirements as follows: - One passport size photograph. - A copy of ACCA registration card/number

9 Page9 - A copy of an evidence of your age (could be ONE of: National ID Card / Passport / Matric / O' Level Result Certificate). Students, who have not received their ACCA UK Registration cards, are advised to submit a proof of the ACCA registration number in the form of any correspondence or the postal mail received from the ACCA Office. ID Verification Letter Students not in possession of their ACCA Registration card are advised to get their ID Verification Letter made. The ID Verification letter is required to prove a student s identity and is mandatory for their entry in the examination hall. Once the supporting documentation including proof of identity is submitted, we need at least hours to process the timely receipt of your ID verification letters. The requests are processed, keeping in mind the need for the students to concentrate on their exam preparation and not to waste their time in commuting to the ACCA Lahore Office for these letters. CBE Progression Rules for ACCA Students MUST be registered ACCA students, and hold a valid ACCA registration card prior to sitting the following papers by CBE. F1 - Accountant in Business F2 - Management Accounting F3(UK) - Financial Accounting (United Kingdom) F3(INT) - Financial Accounting (International) F4(UK) - Corporate and Business Law (United Kingdom) ACCA offers two six monthly cycles for taking CBE exams: June cycle: 1 February to 31 July (including June paper-based exam session) cycle: 1 August to 31 January (including paperbased exam session)

10 Page10 Session CBE (F5-F9) ACCA launches F5 - F9 Computer Based Exams in 2016 in Pakistan SKANS School of Accountancy is working in a partnership with ACCA to support the introduction of 'Session Computer Based Exams' (Session CBEs) for papers F5 F9 in Pakistan, starting with the 2016 exam sitting. These CBEs have been developed after consultation with students, learning providers and employers so that they reflect the environment modern finance professionals' work in. The use of spreadsheets and word processing programs in the CBEs ensure that the right skills and competencies are developed in students What is the exam format? The exam consists of a mix of short and long questions. The Objective Test and OT Cases are auto-marked. The Constructed Response (longer) questions are where students have to produce their own narrative and numerical answers require expert/human marking. See the following 'Exam Format' page for full details. f9-session-cbe/exam-format.html How will Greenwich support me? As Greenwich working closely with ACCA, we will ensure you are fully supported in the transition to the Session CBEs: We are running courses for the attempt that will cover the full syllabus but also incorporate training to deal with the Computer Based element of the exam. You can benefit from the access to our learning support, resources and the facility to practice using the new word processing and spreadsheet functionalities. For further queries or concerns, contact us

11 Page11 Exemptions Available to ACCA Affiliates ACCA (UK) qualified students are eligible for the following other professional qualifications: A qualified ACCA (UK) will get maximum 5 exemptions in the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) A qualified ACCA (UK Stream) needs to appear for 3 papers of Institute of Chartered Accountants of England & Wales (ICAEW) only, remaining papers being fully exempt. A qualified ACCA needs to appear for 3 papers of Chartered Institute of Management Accountants UK (CIMA) only, remaining papers being fully exempt after clearing CIMA gateway

12 Page12 Academic Calender January 1 Your annual subscription fee is now due result declaration for attempt. Application for exemptions to be reflected in the June exam options must be submitted by 31 January (or at least two weeks earlier if submitting to an ACCA office outside the UK) Requests for an administrative review should be received within 10 working days from the release of results February 1 standard exam fee deadline for March exam session 1 Amendment in exam entry should be done by this date 8 Late fee submission deadline for March exams 15 early bird discount deadline for June exam session March 6-10 exams for March attempt. April result declaration for March attempt Requests for an administrative review should be received within 10 working days from the release of March results May 2 standard exam fee deadline for June exam session 2 Amendment in exam entry should be done by this date 9 late exam fee submission deadline for June session 16 early bird discount deadline for September exam session June 5-9 exam dates for June attempt July result declaration of June attempt Requests for an administrative review should be received within 10 working days from the release of June results

13 Page13 August 1 standard exam fee deadline for September session 1 Amendment in exam entry should be done by this date 8 late exam fee deadline for September exams 15 early bird discount deadline for attempt September 5-9 exam dates for September attempt October 17 result declaration for September attempt 31 standard exam fee deadline for exam session 31 Amendment in exam entry should be done by this date Requests for an administrative review should be received within 10 working days from the release of June results November 7 late exam fee deadline for exams 9 early bird discount deadline for March attempt 5-9 exam dates for session

14 Page14 Practical Experience Requirements In addition to completing exams, you will need to gain relevant, supervised practical work experience. You can gain your practical experience before, during or after completion of the exams but ACCA strongly recommends that you gain your experience alongside or soon after sitting your exams. You must demonstrate effectiveness and achievement in the workplace by meeting 13 predefined performance objectives, overseen and agreed by a workplace mentor. Complete a minimum of three-years relevant practical experience. Record your Practical Experience Requirement (PER) in My Experience through myacca Employers expect ACCA members to show high levels of knowledge and ability in the workplace and to apply in practice the knowledge and techniques gained through your studies towards the ACCA exams. ACCA / Oxford Brookes University Degree Partnership B.Sc. Honours Degree in Applied Accounting (Oxford Brookes University) ACCA has developed a unique relationship with the UK's Oxford Brookes University - rated top new University in 2000 for the sixth consecutive year by The Times newspaper. This valuable initiative enables students to sit for an Oxford Brookes BSc Honours degree in Applied Accounting while taking their ACCA examinations. The Oxford Brookes BSc (Hons) Degree in Applied Accounting is a highly regarded qualification, which is based on practical, professional, employerdriven accounting requirements. It enables students to prove that not only

15 Page15 have they mastered the knowledge required for the degree, but that they have the key skills required by graduate employers. Students who are entitled to the degree are required to complete the Fundamentals Level of the ACCA qualification, the online professional ethics module and by demonstrating their research, analysis, interpersonal and IT skills by completing a Research and Analysis project. The Higher Education Commission (HEC) in Pakistan recognises the BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University as equivalent to a three year bachelors degree. Students who have met the criteria outlined below will be able to apply to the HEC for recognition of their degree. For further information, refer to Masters in Business Administration (Oxford Brookes University) This MBA is a unique Qualification offered to ACCA members and developed through a strategic alliance between ACCA and Oxford Brookes University. The combination of ACCA s experience in global accountancy and the renowned quality of Oxford Brookes Business School has resulted in a programme designed for the international business environment of the future, fully supported online through the Virtual Campus. The MBA is accredited by the Association of MBA s (AMBA). The MBA is internationally acknowledged to be the premier business qualification, and is AMBA accredited. By studying for MBA you will be investing in your future. And it will also be a significant step in your career development. Important Contacts ACCA Student Services UK OFFICE 2-Central Quay, 89 Hyde Park Street, Glasgow G3 8BW UK Tel: + 44(0)

16 Page16 Fax: + 44(0) students@accaglobal.com Website: ACCA Student Services ISLAMABAD OFFICE Office No. 5, 2nd Floor, SNS Centre, Fazal-ul-Haq Road, Blue Area, Islamabad, Pakistan Tel: (051) Fax: (051) info@pk.accaglobal.com Website: ACCA Student Services LAHORE OFFICE 61-C Main Gulberg, Main Boulevard, Lahore Pakistan Tel: (042) / / Fax: (042) info@pk.accaglobal.com Website: How to Register You need to register with ACCA as a student in order to take the exams. The quickest and easiest way is to apply for your accounting course is online. You can do it yourself or through SKANS. Applying online also allows you to upload all your supporting documents. This means your application will be processed much quicker and you will know at which level you can start your studies shortly after submitting your application. Students are not restricted to June and paper-based exam sessions as CBEs can be sat at any time of the year. ACCA offers a number of entry routes for studying towards the ACCA Qualification, designed to take into account equivalent local qualifications and previous educational achievements. Check entry

17 Page17 requirements and exemptions available onaccaglobal along with the information on Joint Examination Schemes. Remember to send supporting documentation with your registration form including a passport style photograph, proof of identity and attested copies of previous academic qualifications as proof of minimum entry eligibility or for claiming exemptions. You can track the status of your application also online. ACCA will issue you with a passcode to access your student details from the ACCA website and student post-registration information containing details about the exams, practical experience requirements, Professional Ethics module and the service and support provided by ACCA. As soon as you have received confirmation from ACCA that your application has been approved, you may make arrangements to sit CBE Syllabus & Progression Rules The syllabus is divided into two levels Fundamentals and Professional All Fundamental Level papers are mandatory The Professional Level includes mandatory Essentials papers as well as Optional papers There are 16 papers available in total. You only need to pass 14 papers (unless exemptions are awarded) because you only need to complete two out of the four Options papers The pass marks for all papers are 50% You can progress through the syllabus at your own pace. You may attempt a maximum of four exams at any six-month exam cycle, including computer-based exams. Papers may be attempted from different modules at the same sitting as long as the modules are attempted in order Students may vary the order in which they attempt exams within each module but they may not vary the order of the modules. However, ACCA strongly recommends that papers within a module are taken in order You have the choice of sitting computer-based or paper-based exams for Papers F1, F2 and F3 Paper-based exams can be taken in any one of over 400 exam centres around the world Paper-based exams are held twice a year in June and

18 Page18 You can: enter for exams all year round enter for one of the next two exam sessions add exams until the end of the standard entry closing date (the appropriate early or standard fee will apply, depending on when additional exams are added) remove exam entries made until the end of the standard entry closing date amend exam center, stream or variant without charge until the end of teh standard exam entry closing date Greenwich university Pakistan understands the needs of the corporate sector and is committed to supporting your organization s goals and the aspirations of your employees. What Corporate Sector Employers Look For? Strategic Awareness and Specialist Knowledge A recent research report A changing profession surveying ACCA members and employers, found that employees qualified and experienced in these areas, will provide the greatest value for business in the future. Consistency of Financial Reporting Having employees with comprehensive knowledge of both financial and management accounting means that the same financial disciplines can be applied across all areas of the business, ensuring consistency for all reported financial information. Flexible Workforce The ACCA, FIA, CIMA and CISA Qualifications provides the core of flexible, multi-skilled finance professionals who can be deployed in a range of roles, or pursue specialist areas after qualification to suit employer needs. Professionalism and Ethics Employers also want assurance that their finance professionals work to the highest standards of professionalism and ethics. Accountability

19 Page19 In the current climate, investors and the general public have an expectation that corporate finance professionals behave responsibly in regard to all assets and investments under the stewardship of the companies in which they are employed. SKANS and the Corporate Finance Professional At SKANS, we are renowned for the quality of our teaching, support and the help we give to individuals in achieving their goals. We help maximize the return on your training investment by guiding students through exams, tailoring programmes for qualified staff and meeting both HR and finance goals; something at which we excel. We are not just trusted by those who study with us infact trusted by employers ranging from Government, Banks and Industries of Public and Private Sectors which means we are ideally positioned to help you stand out in your career. Our Portfolio for Professional Training & Development Our courses for the corporate sector are a guide for accounting, training and finance trainees and managers. They explain how our qualification delivers the knowledge, skills and attributes companies need from their finance professionals. Whether you are a school leaver, a graduate or an A levels, you can choose from a wide range of professional qualifications within the following areas: FD (Foundations Diploma) ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) AAT ABE Our course leaders shall counsel you how the Qualifications can be shaped to meet the many roles of finance professionals working in the corporate sector, and how trainees can specialize through exam and experience options in professional accounting and finance for roles

20 Page20 within and beyond the corporate sector such as Financial Accountant, Financial Analyst, Internal Auditor and Finance Manager. How is GREENWICH Different? When you choose your training partner for your studies you do so because you value excellence in your tutors, support materials and customer service to give you the best possible chance of a first time success. Academic Excellence ademic Exc e have almost two decades of experience providing education to the accounting and finance professions and this a produce the highest quality course materials and classroom delivery all geared to your career success. We are c at our courses, coupled with class-room study, will place you in the strongest possible position to successfully ta aminations. aining ur primary objective is to provide a combination of industry standard and leading edge company solutions. All of twork s training and development services are designed and developed in-house. It should come as no surpr ANS offers the widest choice of accredited training and development services from leading Professional Acco dies such as CIMA, ISACA, ACCA, and ICAP. This give employers like PIFRA (Department of Auditor Ge kistan), Allied Bank and others, the confidence to prefer to send their employees to SKANS School of Accountancy ecialization and Tutor Ex ur specialist focus on accounting, management accountancy, business finance, IS audit, control, portfolio managem ancial analysis combined with wide private and public sector practical experience of our tutors of the industry comp artered Accountants, Chartered Certified Accountants, CISM and CISA members, gives SKANS a unique perspe e changing roles and demands faced by key staff and employees in organization today. dividual ur small group sizes help facilitate the exchange of ideas and builds confidence. This gives delegates the oppor scuss their specific requirements and receive personal guidance from the tutor. This approach ensures that in ining need is met in full. mpetency Based T ur teaching and learning methodology are specifically competency based in both learning and delivery. That me urses directly assess delegates on specific competencies to ensure that the delegates completing one of the leve urse are certified as having achieved competency on that specific learning objective. This differentiates us f mpetition. exibility appreciating work and personal commitment of the delegates, exclusive Evening and weekend classes are held lders. We also facilitate you to study at your own pace through SKANS if time, work and other constraints prevent y tending classroom.

21 Page21 rofessional Accountancy ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and UoL (the University of London) International Programmes are offering a groundbreaking Masters' programme to ACCA students, affiliates and members around the world. This is the MSc in Professional Accountancy MSc in Professional Accountancy (MPAC) marks the first time for an

22 Page22 accountancy body to have collaborated with a university for an integrated qualification, to enable students across the globe to gain a Masters' degree and a Professional Accountancy qualification at the same time. The combination of ACCA's unparalleled global network of students and members, alongside the University of London's unrivalled network of accredited teaching institutions has presented a powerful partnership. ACCA candidates can now directly have a complete suite of professional and academic qualifications. ACCA students, affiliates and members can complete the Masters in Professional Accountancy degree via an online, flexible platform and at a significantly reduced cost and time when compared to traditional means of study. This route will be of value to accountants aspiring to senior roles and enable them to stand out from the crowd in terms of their qualifications. Dual Recognition With this MSc, ACCA uniquely and for the first time recognises two MSc modules as counting towards the professional level of the ACCA Qualification. The University of London recognizes ACCA exams as the prerequisite towards the MSc. Who will benefit from this program? ACCA members and affiliates can 'top-up' their professional qualification with this prestigious Masters' degree. ACCA students who have passed the Fundamentals level/professionals till P3 of the ACCA qualification can opt to continue towards their ACCA qualification by using MSc Professional Accountancy as an equivalent to two of their final ACCA papers. Program Direction The School of Management at University College London is responsible for the academic direction. The research performed in the School of Management over the last six years has been rated as "world-leading" in the Research Excellence Framework 2014, a system for assessing the quality of research in UK universities. Celebrate your success University of London holds the annual graduation ceremony in London

23 Page23 which is usually presided over by the University's Vice-Chancellor or Chancellor HRH Princess Royal. Benefits The benefits of studying the MSc in Professional Accountancy University of London International Programme are: The association with two world-leading organizations, ACCA and the University of London, which is hugely influential to potential employers. A combined academic and professional perspective that will give candidates the leading edge in today's competitive marketplace. Exceptional value for money, as the financial investment made towards your ACCA qualification will count towards your MSc degree. The flexibility to fit studies around work, family and personal commitments. Website links University of London The University of London is unlike many other universities. The University of London was founded by Royal Charter on 28 November 1836 and is the third oldest university in England. It consists of 18 self-governing Colleges and 9 specialist research Institutes. All students from all the Colleges and Institutes are also University of London students, making them part of a community of over 170,000 students and giving them access to many services in London. Many levels of study are covered at the University of London including foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, as well as diplomas and research degrees. The Colleges also have a wide range of short courses and summer programmes.

24 Page24 It is not even essential to be in London to study for a University of London degree. It currently has over 50,000 students studying in 180 different countries with the University of London International Programs. Entry Routes ACCA Affiliates/Members The entry route for Affiliates and Members is termed as Pathway 2. Affiliates/Members have to attempt two project and course work based modules to complete the MSc. These modules are as follows: Strategic Financial Project - SFP Global Issues for the Finance Professional - GIFP Important Note: Candidates who qualified ACCA more than 5 years ago have to clear an On-line course of University of London 'Keeping Up With Change: Issues for the Finance Professional' before registering for the Pathway 2 modules. Course access: ACCA Students(exams passed till P3) ACCA Students who have passed their exams till P3 can start their MSc under the route called Pathway 1. Students have to attempt three exam/ project and coursework based modules to complete the MSc. These modules are as follows: Strategic Financial Management - SFM Strategic Performance Management - SPM Strategic Financial Project - SFP

25 Page25 Only two modules can be taken in any session. Currently the sessions are run from January to June and from July to. Students completing the modules of Pathway 1, will automatically gain the ACCA qualification in addition to the Masters' degree without having to attempt the Optional papers of ACCA. ACCA Students (exams passed till F9) The Postgraduate Certificate is for current ACCA students who have passed or gained exemption from ACCA papers F1-F9. To complete the Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Accountancy students must pass two exam and coursework based modules, details of which are as follows: Strategic Financial Management - SFM Strategic Performance Management - SPM Students can transfer from the Postgraduate Certificate to the MSc in Professional Accountancy - Pathway 1 when they have completed ACCA papers P1-P3. Pathways Pathway 1 - MSc in Professional Accountancy MSc for ACCA students who have passed P1-P3

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