ACCA Foundations

Entry requirements

There are no minimum entry requirements - you can start at any level. However, it’s recommended you start at Level 2 if you have no formal qualifications, especially if it’s been a while since you completed any studies. ACCA Foundations begins at GCSE level and progresses up to the equivalent of the first year of a bachelor's degree.

Months of entry

Anytime

Course content

ACCA Foundations is the perfect place to start if you are new to accountancy, or if you’re already working in finance but have no formal qualifications. You can achieve certificates and diplomas along the way before progressing onto the ACCA qualification.

ACCA Foundations comprises a number of awards:

• ACCA Diploma in Financial and Management Accounting (Level 2) - 2 subjects: Recording Financial Transactions (FA1) and Management Information (MA1)
• ACCA Diploma in Financial and Management Accounting (Level 3) - 2 subjects: Managing Financial Records (FA2) and Managing Costs and Finance (MA2)
• ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business (Level 4) - Accountant in Business (FAB), Management Accounting (FMA), and Financial Accounting (FFA)
• Certified Accounting Technician - the ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business plus two exams from the following, and one year's relevant practical experience in an accounting role, to show you can use your knowledge from the exams in the workplace.

1. FTX - Foundations in Taxation
2. FFM - Foundations in Financial Management
3. FAU - Foundations in Audit

You’ll also need to complete a professionalism and ethics module, called Foundations in Professionalism, before you can be awarded any of the Foundation-level qualifications. This is an online, interactive module which will help you understand what it means to act professionally and ethically at work. It can be completed before or after your Foundation-level exams, at your own pace.

Why Kaplan?

By choosing Kaplan, you can be confident that you will receive all the expert teaching, support and materials to unlock the door to a long and successful career.

• ACCA Platinum partner - The highest ACCA accreditation, proving excellence in course management and delivery — supported by a 72% pass rate.*
• Proven track record - The UK’s largest ACCA training provider, training over 10,000 learners every year and celebrating 34 prize winners since 2022.
• Unrivalled choice - We offer more pathways to becoming ACCA-qualified than any other provider.

Fees and funding

You have several options for paying your course fees, including debit or credit card and PayPal Pay in 3. If you're already working in a related field, your employer may fund your studies to support your professional development. Alternatively, you can spread the cost over 12 months with an interest-free payment plan, available when purchasing all subjects in a level. Employers looking to upskill their organisation can also register as a Kaplan client to facilitate staff training and education.

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