ACCA Diploma in Accounting & Business

The Diploma in Accounting and Business Qualification is part of the ACCA Foundation in Accountancy (FIA) Suite of Awards.

The Diploma in Accounting and Business is suitable for anyone looking to do an introductory qualification in accounting and finance.

No previous academic or accountancy qualifications are required to study for this qualification.

Employment Opportunities

basic bookkeeping
a trainee accountant in a commercial organisation or accounting practice
an accounts clerk in the public sector

Course Content

The Diploma in Accounting & Business Course consists of three papers/exams

                             Accountant in Business (FAB)
                             Management Accounting (FMA)
                             Financial Accounting (FFA)

STUDENTS MUST ALSO COMPLETE: A professionalism and ethics module called Foundations in Professionalism.

Course Duration

One year

Semester one: September to December, one night per week (One paper / exam)

Semester two: January June, two nights per week (Two papers / exams)

Progression

After completing the Diploma in Accounting and Business you can transfer to the ACCA Professional course and start at F4. (The first 3 papers of the Diploma are the same as the first 3 papers of the Professional).

ACCA Registration

All students must register directly with the ACCA for membership as a FIA student (Foundation in Accountancy).