Accountancy Qualifications at a Glance

ACCA Qualification

Three GCSEs and two A Levels in five separate subjects including maths and English or their equivalent are required for this accountancy qualification.

Foundation-level qualifications

None, it is open access.  So if you do not have the entry requirements to start at the ACCA Qualification, you can start your studies here.

If you are starting out in accounting and finance or already working in finance but have no formal qualifications, you can start your journey with ACCA at our foundations level.

Global MBA

ACCA member or a minimum of three years’ professional/managerial work experience.

CertIFR - Certificate in International Financial Reporting

No formal qualifications are required. Designed for professional accountants and auditors qualified in national accounting standards. Those with experience but no formal auditing or accountancy qualifications can also register.

DIPIFR - Diploma in International Financial Reporting

Professional accountants and auditors working in practice and industry and qualified in national accounting standards are eligible to take the qualification.

Practitioners not yet qualified, but who can verify the following, are also eligible:

• A relevant degree plus two years' work experience.
• Three years' work experience.
• ACCA affiliate status.
• ACCA Certificate in International Financial Reporting plus two years' work experience.

CertIA - Certificate in International Auditing

No formal qualifications are required. Designed for professional accountants and auditors who are qualified in national accounting standards. Those with experience but no formal qualifications in accounting and auditing can also register.