Study options
The length of time it takes to qualify as an ACCA member depends on you, but on average, an individual registering with the minimum entry requirements, working full-time and studying on a part-time basis would take approximately three to four years to gain their ACCA Qualification.
Although we would always recommend you to complete the practical experience along with passing the exams, it’s up to you to decide how you study, how often you sit exams and where and how you gain your relevant practical experience.
So in addition to registering with ACCA you will also need to decide how you wish to study and prepare for the exams, which will vary in cost. You can choose from a variety of different worldwide study options. These include full-time courses, part-time day or evening courses, correspondence/distance learning, weekend courses and revision courses.
Search ACCA’s tuition provider directory.
Official publishers
ACCA works with two official publishers – BPP Learning Media and Kaplan Publishing – who publish a range of materials to support students studying to take the ACCA Qualification, including interactive training material delivered on CD-ROM and a full Internet tuition service.
Additional support
As a registered student, you will be sent copies of student accountant magazine in the post and by e-mail which is full of exam tips, technical articles, career guidance and advice and is essential reading to help you progress through your exams, ethics module and practical experience requirements.
You can also access syllabus and study guides, past exam papers, examiners’ approach presentations, and examiners’ reports online so that you can fully prepare for each paper before being assessed. As well as online guides to help you thorugh your practical experience, and student blogs to give advice and keep you motivated throughout your time as an ACCA student.