ACCA Brochure

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

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A Powerful Partnership

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The Management and Professional Training Team, based at The Management Centre, Bangor University, are dedicated to providing the very best customer/student care and professional management support, working in partnership with Grŵp Llandrillo Menai.

4 How will the ACCA qualification benefit you?

5 What’s included in your learning?

6 The ACCA Qualification – Overview 7 Typical ACCA Study Structure 8 Entry Requirements

Highly experienced and qualified staff have come together with a common aim of raising the calibre of managers and leaders, working in public, private and voluntary sectors.

9 The Management Centre ACCA Team 10 Application Procedure 11 Testimonials

Choose ACCA and discover a world of opportunity ACCA is one of the leading professional qualifications for accountants and is recognised within the UK and internationally.

Grŵp Llandrillo Menai (GLLM) At The Management Centre College Road, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DG Phone: 01248 365981

When you study with ACCA, you can take your career in any direction. An ACCA qualification opens doors to the best and most interesting roles all over the world, ensuring you become one of the most sought-after finance professionals that our fast-changing world needs.

It is a rewarding career path – and we’re here to support you at every stage of your career development.

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How will the ACCA qualification benefit you?

Founded in 1904, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants is the global professional accounting body offering the Chartered Certified Accountant qualification.

ACCA is global 500,000

200,000+ members

students

different nationalities

2500

100

organisations

offices around the world

Employment

180+

180+

countires

for students and members is a priority ACCA creates full finance professionals with a breadth of knowledge across • • • • • • • • • •

Strategy and innovation Leadership and management Stakeholder relationship management Taxation Corporate reporting Audit and assurance Financial management Professionalism and ethics Governance, risk and control Sustainable management accounting

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What’s included in your learning?

• A flexible programme of study that comprehensibly covers the technical, financial and management skills required by accountants in business • An opportunity to combine theory and practice delivered through a blend of learning methods • Face to face tutorial sessions • Online learning • Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) • Webinars and live tutorials • Revision specific sessions • Examination preparation • Out of class support via email, telephone or face to face • A flexible mix of full day, half day, twilight, evening and weekend sessions

Three reasons to choose ACCA 1. Employment for students and members is priority • Over 7000 approved employer partners • Work in any industry 2. A global qualification • 200000+ members • 500000+ students • 180+ countries and different nationalities • 2500+ organisation

How is the programme assessed?

Length of Study

Each module is assessed by a Computer Based Examination (CBE) which are either On Demand CBEs or Session CBEs. On Demand CBEs assessment dates are scheduled by your learning provider and Session CBEs are scheduled by the ACCA and take place at four window points in the calendar year: March, June, September and December.

ACCA suggest a typical length of study is three to four years on average. A flexible programme of study is available at The Management Centre. Please discuss your expectations and requirements with The Management Centre ACCA Team to ensure that you are able to study in the most appropriate way for you.

3. A new and improved qualification of ethical, professional and technical skills

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The ACCA Qualification – Overview

Typical ACCA Study Structure Set out below is a typical study structure for each level.

Note that the running order of modules may be adjusted due to schedule requirements.

Ethics and Professional Skills module

Applied Skills

Entry requirements

Exams

Optional BSc

Applied Knowledge • Accounting in Business • Management Accounting • Finance Accounting

University-entrance level* or non-relevant degree

Optional BSc

ESSENTIALS

Experience Three years of relevant work experience

Strategic Professional

Qualified Professional Accountant

• Corporate and Business Law • Performance Management • Taxation • Financial Reporting • Auditing and Assurance • Financial Management

ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business or relevant accounting or finance qualification

• Strategic Business Leader • Strategic Business Reporting OPTIONS (PICK TWO)

• Advanced Financial Management • Advanced Performance Management • Advanced Taxation • Advanced Audit and Assurance

Fully accredited degree

Applied Knowledge Available as a 6 or 12 month programme dependent on the time you can allocate to your studies.

JAN FEB Accountant in Business (AB)

MAR

APR

MAY

JUN

JUL

AUG

SEP OCT Accountant in Business (AB)

Management Accounting (MA) Financial Accounting (FA)

NOV

DEC

Management Accounting (MA) Financial Accounting (FA)

Applied Skills Modules can be achieved over 12 months in an accelerated programme. You may opt to study at a more moderate pace over two years.

JAN FEB Corporate & Business Law (LW)

MAR

APR

MAY

JUN JUL Corporate & Business Law (LW)

AUG

SEP OCT Corporate & Business Law (LW)

NOV

DEC

Performance Management (PM) Taxation (TX)

The ACCA Qualification at The Management Centre: When can I enrol?

• January • April • September The schedule for delivery of the ACCA at The Management Centre offers flexibility and provides an option for you to dip in and out of your studies dependent on which modules remain outstanding and which exemptions you have been awarded prior learning for by the ACCA. This approach may also provide breaks in your learning if you need to apply your attention to other areas of your life, such as work commitments or personal events.

Audit & Assurance (AA) Financial Management (FM)

Strategic Professional An accelerated programme is available and with full commitment this may be achieved within a minimum of 12 months. A two year programme of study is also available for learners wishing to study at a more relaxed pace.

JAN

FEB

MAR

APR

STRATEGIC PROFESSIONAL (2 CORE AND 2 *OPTIONS) MAY JUN JUL AUG

SEP

OCT

NOV

DEC

Strategic Business Leader (SBL)

Strategic Business Leader (SBL) Strategic Business Reporting (SBR)

*Advanced Performance Management (APM) *Advanced Taxation (ATX)

Ethics and Professional Skills Online Module

You can enrol on the ACCA programme at The Management Centre at three entry points per year:

Financial Reporting (FR)

*Advanced Financial Management (AFM)

*Advanced Audit and Assurance (AAA)

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Entry Requirements The ACCA minimum entry requirements per country are available at: www.accaglobal.com/uk/en/qualifications/glance/ acca/minimum-entrance-requirements.html Applicants must have high levels of fluency in the English language. International students are generally required to provide evidence of their English language proficiency. The English language level normally required for entry is IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

Exemptions The ACCA offer exemptions from the ACCA qualifications to students who have studied other relevant qualifications. This means you can start your studies at a level that is consistent with the knowledge and skills gained from prior learning and provides you with the quickest route to ACCA membership. The ACCA exemption calculator can be accessed at:

The Management Centre ACCA Team

www.accaglobal.com/vn/en/help/exemptionscalculator.html

How much will it cost?

Module fees are payable directly to The Management Centre. Contact us for further information and to discuss potential funding and discounts.

Fees payable directly to ACCA include registration fees, subscription fees, exemption fees and exam entry fees, with the exception of on demand computer based examinations, which are paid directly to The Management Centre.

Mark Learmonth

Susan Oliver Jones

Cath Taylor

Head of Management & Professional Training

Professional Programmes Co-ordinator

ACCA Programme Leader

Our team is highly qualified and experienced within the private, commercial and public sector, combining many years of experience within leadership and management, accounting, law and human resource management roles.

“We look forward to welcoming you to The Training Hub at The Management Centre and being part of your career advancement journey.�

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The delivery and standard of the Tuition and Revision courses is very high, the tutors are really knowledgeable and supportive and the environment is relaxed promoting 2 way communication.

The ACCA Qualification has strengthened my potential in order to achieve a rewarding career that I am excited about.

Laura-Anna Roberts, Finance Manager, Galeri Caernarfon Cyf

Bronwen Lloyd-Williams, Management Accounts Senior Finance Analyst at Betsi Cadwaladr Univerity Health Board

Application Procedure Employers across the globe seek out ACCA-trained professionals because they know they have the strategic thinking, technical skills and professional values to drive their organisations forward.

Continued Professional Development

There are three entry points to enrol onto the ACCA programme throughout the year (January, April and September) so don’t delay your application. There will be a registration event prior to each intake.

supports your career by providing you with

To secure your place on our ACCA programme and to find out more information about fees and discounts please contact us at: 01248 365981 training@themanagementcentre.co.uk www.bangor.ac.uk/management_centre/training-and-development twitter.com/TMCBangor

the knowledge and skills that you need to excel in your role, as well as enhance your employability for the future.

ACCA

facebook.com/ManagementCentre The Training Hub At The Management Centre College Road, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DG

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GrĹľp Llandrillo Menai working in partnership with Bangor University and The Management Centre

GrĹľp Llandrillo Menai (GLLM) At The Management Centre College Road, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DG 01248 365981 training@themanagementcentre.co.uk ww.bangor.ac.uk/management centre/ w training-and-development twitter.com/TMCBangor facebook.com/ManagementCentre

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