The ACCA

      Professional Qualification


        Entry Requirements Fees Class Timetables Student Funding

        What is the ACCA Qualification?           

        ACCA Qualification SAQA ID 63550  NQF LEVEL 8  
        ACCA Members can become Registered Auditors (RAs) with IRBA and practice in SA (sign AFS and Audit Reports) just like SAICA Members.    

        The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is the world’s fastest-growing gateway to the accountancy profession, helping people to become successful accountancy professionals. Its global reputation is so strong that it now has over 200,000 members and 436,000 students in 180 countries.

        ACCA Members can also sign and practice in South Africa like SAICA members. Learn more here.  


        About the ACCA Qualification

        An Overview of the ACCA Qualification

        The ACCA Qualification is at the core of our range of qualifications. It comprises:

        The ACCA Qualification is best suited to those who have achieved a minimum level of educational achievement, including:



        ACCA Competency Framework  

        The ACCA Competency Framework is used by ACCA to develop its Qualifications in line with the emerging needs of businesses and other stakeholders. 

        The Competency Framework sets out comprehensively how ACCA-qualified members add sustained value to the organisations in which they operate, now and into the future. The framework describes the highest standards of professional competence.

        It captures what successful and effective accountants do and deliver across every aspect and specialism of the profession, and sets out the required underpinning skills, behaviour and knowledge. The Competency Framework is used to develop ACCA products and services that strengthen and support the profession as a whole and support the career development of individual finance professionals within the workplace.

        What Job Can I get with the ACCA Qualification?

        These ACCA Job Prospects are split and aligned to the ACCA Competency Framework above:

          • Audit partner

          • Auditor general

          • Account management professional

          • Accounting services manager

          • Banking relationship manager

          • Bid manager

          • Business development advisor

          • Change management professional

          • M&A (mergers and acquisitions) tax specialist

          • Management consultant

          • Private client tax specialist

          • Programme management professional

          • Project management professional

          • Strategy manager

          • Tax advisory

          • Transaction services manager/senior manager

          • Chief executive officer

          • Digital transformation lead

          • Entrepreneur

          • Fintech strategist

          • People advisory consultant

          • Senior vice president in corporate banking

          • Strategy Consultant

          • IT audit specialist

          • Internal audit manager (public sector)

          • Pension auditor

          • Audit partner

          • Auditor general

          • Non-executive director

          • ESG reporting associate

          • External audit associate

          • Internal audit executive

          • Public sector auditor

          • Audit manager

          • Audit manager (public sector)

          • ESG reporting manager

          • Forensic accountant

          • Business intelligence analyst

          • Data analyst

          • Data visualisation specialist

          • Financial systems specialist

          • Advanced analytics business translator

          • Cloud consultant

          • Cyber security specialist

          • Data Engineer

          • Data scientist

          • RPA/automation specialist

          • Investment manager

          • Fund manager

          • Head of debt management/treasury manager

          • Insurance claims manager

          • Pricing manager

          • Restructuring professional

          • Vice president in financial services

          • Banking liquidity professional

          • Credit risk professional

          • Debt financing analyst

          • Financial modelling professional

          • Financial planning & analysis (FP&A) professional

          • Fund administrator

          • Investment banking analyst

          • Investor relations manager

          • Pricing associate

          • Public procurement professional

          • Treasury professional

          • Valuations executive

          • Working capital and supply chain professional

          • Corporate finance professional

          • Chief Financial Officer

          • Management accountant

          • Project accountant

          • Business analyst

          • Business performance professional

          • Commercial finance professional

          • Competitive intelligence analyst

          • Cost analyst

          • Credit Controller

          • Management information professional

          • Revenue manager

          • ERP solutions professional (ERP consultant)

          • Finance business partner

          • Shared services and outsourcing manager

          • Commercial director

          • Corporate tax accountant

          • Indirect tax accountant

          • Payroll professional

          • Tax compliance analyst

          • International tax specialist

          • Tax compliance manager

          • Tax compliance manager

          • Transfer pricing professional

          • Accounts Assistant

          • Assistant Accountant

          • CAPEX accountant

          • Executive assistants (EAs) and personal assistants (PAs)

          • Finance officer

          • Financial accountant

          • Financial reporting accountant (public sector)

          •  Group (consolidation) accountant

          • Group (consolidation) accountant

          • R2R (record-to-report) professional

          • R2R (record-to-report) professional

          • Reinsurance accountant

          • Asset manager

          • Corporate recovery professional

          • Corporate reporting accountant

          • Finance manager

          • Financial controller

          • Pension funds accountant

          • Accountant general

          • Finance director

          • Chief Operating Officer

          • Financial services compliance specialist

          • IT risk manager

          • Risk advisory professional

          • Climate risk professional

          • Enterprise risk manager/partner

          • Financial crime risk analyst

          • Financial crime risk analyst

          • Regulatory risk professional

          • Carbon reporting expert

          • Sustainability consultant

          • Sustainable finance manager


          The ACCA Qualification Structure

          The ACCA Qualification has three stages of Exams, plus an Ethics and Professional Skills module and Professional Experience Requirement.  

            ACCA awards certificates on the completion of certain exams within the ACCA Qualification and Foundation-level qualifications

            The certificates are official documents and can be downloaded at any time from myACCA.

            New to ACCA?

            ACCA Entry Requirements:

            Yes, you Qualify!   If you have a relevant degree or qualification but this is only granted at ACCA’s discretion once you are a registered ACCA student and not before.  To follow this route, you need to register as an ACCA student on the ACCA Global website, pay the required registration fee (which you can also pay through CharterQuest as a separate remittance fee and we pay ACCA on your behalf) and then submit your qualification documents required by ACCA for the exemptions process.  

            NB: Colleges are not authorised to evaluate qualifications and/or grant exemption advice. Only ACCA has this discretion.

            More info?  Click here to visit the ACCA Exemption Calculator to help you find out if the qualification you have studied gets you exemptions.  

            ACCA EXEMPTIONS CALCULATOR 

            Issued by the Matriculation Board

            Yes, you can  register to start the  ACCA Qualification  if you meet these requirements: 

            • Completion of 6 subjects

            • 5 subjects passed in one sitting

            • Minimum aggregate mark of 45% is obtained

            • 3 subjects passed at Higher grade 

            • 2 passes in a language (one at Higher Grade)

            Passes in English and Maths. 

            Issued by the Matriculation Board

            Yes, you can register for the  ACCA Qualification  if you meet these requirements:

            • Students must take 6 subjects

            • 2 subjects must be languages

            • 1 subject must be Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy

            • 1 subject must be Life Orientation

            • 1 subject must be English

            Students must achieve a grade 3 (40% ) or higher. 

            Matriculation to University with Bachelor or Masters can allow you to start the ACCA Qualification. Please remember to view the exemption enquiry database to find out if your part complete degree attracts exemptions.

            Please visit the ACCA Global Website here for detailed minimum entry requirements. 

            NB: Colleges are not authorised to evaluate qualifications and/or grant exemption advice. Only ACCA has this discretion.


            Fees & Study Options

            Our Offers:

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            COMBO Discounts

            Self-Sponsored? Get up to 15% Discount by enrolling for 2 or more ACCA TEPP/On-Campus Subjects.

            Combo 2 5% Discount
            Combo 3 10% Discount
            Combo 4 
            15% Discount


            Other Discounts Available: Get A free Quote.

            T/Cs Apply.

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            Student Funding

            Enjoy our exclusive partnership with Standard Bank South Africa & Capitec Education Finance.

            Get access to student loans at preferential interest rateslonger repayment periods (up to 120 months) & quick turnaround approval time!

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            Flexible Payments

            Pay a 20% deposit (upfront fee) and get your books + class access. You can then pay the balance over 6 months! 


            On-Campus Fees & Study Option Benefits


            Payment Terms: 20% deposit and balance payable over 6 months + Student Funding Options!
            Access Detailed Online Study Options here.
            Registration Information

            2 Intakes

            Semester 1  (Feb to May) Aiming for June/Sept Exams

            Semester 2  (Aug to Nov) Aiming for Dec/Mar Exams


            Payment Options & Funding

            Up to 30% Discount for Self-Sponsored Students (T/Cs)

            • 20% Upfront Fee to get started and the balance paid over 6 months directly with CQ!

            • Get Student Funding through our partnerships with Capitec Education Finance & Standard Bank.   Learn more

            Mode of Delivery

            • Online & On-Campus

            • Pre-recorded Online/Self Study

            Study Options


            On-Campus Fees & Study Option Benefits

            RIVONIA | PRETORIA | PARKTOWN

            Access Detailed Online Study Options here

            Tuition & Exam Preparation Package (TEPP)

            On-Campus/Livestream with Evenings/Weekends

            R6 990   *R4 893

            *Discounted fees for self-sponsored students. Combo Discounts Apply
            *SBL Subject Fee - R14 400  (See below detailed tuition methodology) 
            *Strategic Professional Modules  - R8 000/subject
            *TX & ATX (SA Variant Only) - Local SA Tax Books are provided instead of Kaplan/BPP & Tuition fees are slighly higher.
            *We only offer LW UK Variant classes and it comes with Kaplan TextBooks

            Standard Benefits Included in the TEPP/On-Campus Package:

            10 Classes/subject: 
            • 8 Full Tuition Classes  (3-hour session per class)

            • 2 Exam Preps/Revision Classes (3-hour session per class)

            • Video-recorded Classes (chapter-by-chapter, accessible online )

            Study Materials Provided:
            • Kaplan Study Text  (Hard Copy) 

            • Kaplan Practice Kit (Hard Copy)   

            • BONUS BPP e-Practice Kit (eBook only) 
            • Student's e-Course Notes

            • Home Study Kit/Scheme of Work

            Mock/Assessments Resources Provided:
            • 2 CBE Progress Tests with review feedback/detailed solutions 

            • 2 CBE Final Mocks with review feedback/detailed solutions 

            • Access to ACCA CBE Practice Platform with extra mock exams

            Course Validity: 1-Year  Access to our e-Campus Student Portal from date of enrolment. Access is renewable (T/Cs)

            Additional Support:

            • Instructor-Led Office Hours (Ask questions during an instructor’s set office hours)

            • Interactive 24/7 Online Support & Accessible to WhatsApp Groups

            Our Fees Exclude any fees to ACCA such as registration, annual subscription & exam fees.  Access ACCA separate fees (registration, annual subscription and exam fees) to be paid to ACCA here.

            Exam Preparation Package Only (EPOP)

              On-Campus/Livestream with Evenings/Weekends

            R3 990  * R3 500

            *Discounted fees for self-sponsored students. Combo Discounts Apply
            *SBL Subject Fee - R7 600 (See below detailed tuition methodology)
            *Strategic Professional Modules  - R8 000/subject
            *TX & ATX (SA Variant Only) - Local SA Tax Books are provided instead of Kaplan/BPP and tuition fees are slighly higher.
            *We only offer LW UK Variant classes and it comes with Kaplan TextBooks

            Standard Benefits Included in the EPOP/On-Campus Package:

            2 Classes/subject: 
            • 2 Exam Preps/Revision Classes (3-hour session per class)

            • Video-recorded Classes for Exam Preparation Classes Only

            Study Materials Provided:
            • Kaplan Practice Kit (Hard Copy)  

            Mock/Assessments Resources Provided:
            • 2 CBE Final Mocks with review feedback/detailed solutions    

            • Access to ACCA CBE Practice Platform with extra mock exams

            Course Validity: 1-Year  Access to our e-Campus Student Portal from date of enrolment. Access is renewable (T/Cs)

            Additional Support:

            • Interactive 24/7 Online Support & Accessible to WhatsApp Groups

            Our Fees Exclude any fees to ACCA such as registration, annual subscription & exam fees.  Access ACCA separate fees (registration, annual subscription and exam fees) to be paid to ACCA here.

            Our Kaplan Hard Copy Books come with FREE Additional myKaplan Online Resources for the ACCA Qualification.

            See below resources you can access via myKaplan when you enroll and receive hard copy Kaplan Study Text & Revision Kit: 


            Study Text Revision Kit
            Electronic version of the book


            Knowledge checks with instant answers


            Material Updates


            *Latest official ACCA exam questions

            Pocket Notes (digital copy)


            Study Planner


            Progress Tests including questions & answers


            Syllabus Recap Videos

            Revision Planner

            Question Debrief and walkthrough videos

            Mock exam including questions & answers 

            *Excludes BT, MA, FA, BT, FA; for all other papers include a selection of questions, as released by ACCA




            Online Study Options

            Payment Terms: 20% Deposit and balance payable over 6 months
            Click here to access Face-to-Face/In-Person Classes Study Options

            Livestream Interactive+ 

            Livestream (Anywhere)

            R5 300


            *SBL Subject Fee - R14 400  (See below detailed tuition methodology).
            *TX & ATX (SA Variant Only) - Local SA Tax Books are provided instead of Kaplan/BPP and tuition fees are slighly higher.
            *We only offer LW UK Variant classes and it comes with Kaplan TextBooks.

            Standard Benefits Included in the Livestream Interactive+ Package:

            10 Classes/subject: 
            • 8 Full Tuition Classes  (3-hour session per class)

            • 2 Exam Preps/Revision Classes (3-hour session per class)

            • Video-recorded Classes (chapter-by-chapter, accessible online )

            Study Materials Provided:
            • Kaplan e-Study Text (non-printable)  

            • Kaplan e-Practice Kit (non-printable)

            • BONUS  BPP e-Practice Kit (non-printable) 
            • Student's e-Course Notes

            • Home Study Kit/Scheme of Work

            Upsell eBooks to Hard Copy Kaplan Books for R500

            Mock/Assessments Resources Provided:
            • 2 CBE Progress Tests with review feedback/detailed solutions 

            • 2 CBE Final Mocks with review feedback/detailed solutions 

            • Access to ACCA CBE Practice Platform with extra mock exams

            Course Validity: 1-Year  Access to our e-Campus Student Portal from date of enrolment. Access is renewable (T/Cs)

            Additional Support:

            • Instructor-Led Office Hours (Ask questions during an instructor’s set office hours)

            • Interactive 24/7 Online Support & Accessible to WhatsApp Groups

            Our Fees Exclude any fees to ACCA such as registration, annual subscription & exam fees.  Access ACCA separate fees (registration, annual subscription and exam fees) to be paid to ACCA here.

            Recorded Video Classes

            Self-Study (Anywhere)

            R3 95O


            *SBL Subject Fee - R6960
            *TX & ATX (SA Variant Only) - Local SA Tax Books are provided instead of Kaplan/BPP.

            *We only offer LW UK Variant classes and it comes with Kaplan TextBooks.

            Standard Benefits Included in the Recorded Videos Classes Package:

            10 Recorded Classes/subject: 
            • 8 Full Tuition Classes  (3-hour session per class)

            • 2 Exam Preps/Revision Classes (3-hour session per class)

            • Video-recorded Classes (chapter-by-chapter, accessible online )

            Study Materials Provided:
            • Kaplan e-Study Text (non-printable)  

            • Kaplan e-Practice Kit (non-printable)

            • Student's e-Course Notes

            • Home Study Kit/Scheme of Work

            Upsell eBooks to Hard Copy Kaplan Books for R500 


            Mock/Assessments Resources Provided:
            • 2 CBE Progress Tests with review feedback/detailed solutions 

            • 2 CBE Final Mocks with review feedback/detailed solutions 

            • Access to ACCA CBE Practice Platform with extra mock exams

            Course Validity: 1-Year  Access to our e-Campus Student Portal from date of enrolment. Access is renewable (T/Cs)

            Additional Support:

            • Instructor-Led Office Hours (Ask questions during an instructor’s set office hours)

            • Interactive 24/7 Online Support & Accessible to WhatsApp Groups

            Our Fees Exclude any fees to ACCA such as registration, annual subscription & exam fees.  Access ACCA separate fees (registration, annual subscription and exam fees) to be paid to ACCA here.

            Videos & e-Course Notes

            Self-Study (Anywhere)

            R1 200


            *SBL Subject Fee  - R2300
            *Strategic Professional Modules  - R7 650/subject
            *TX & ATX (SA Variant Only) - Local SA Tax Books are provided instead of Kaplan/BPP
            *We only offer LW UK Variant classes and it comes with Kaplan TextBooks

            Standard Benefits Included in the Videos & e-Course Notes Package:

            10 Recorded Classes/subject: 
            • 8 Full Tuition Classes  (3-hour session per class)

            • 2 Exam Preps/Revision Classes (3-hour session per class)

            • Video-recorded Classes (chapter-by-chapter, accessible online )

            Study Materials Provided:
            • Student's e-Course Notes

            • Home Study Kit/Scheme of Work

            Course Validity: 1-Year  Access to our e-Campus Student Portal from date of enrolment. Access is renewable (T/Cs)

            Our Fees Exclude any fees to ACCA such as registration, annual subscription & exam fees.  Access ACCA separate fees (registration, annual subscription and exam fees) to be paid to ACCA here.



            SBL TUITION METHODOLOGY

            This phase starts upon enrolling for the course and receiving our pre-reading materials. The goal of this phase is to help you become familiar with 5 selected case studies (from Past SBL Exams) to help apply the requisite exam competencies during the tuition phase (phase 2). 

            The 5 case studies include:

            • Railco (& Model Answer)

            • Cofold Construction (& Model Answer)

            • SmartWear (& Model Answer)

            • HiLite’ hotels (HiLite) (& Model Answer)

            • Machine Shop (& Model Answer)

             You will also receive the Kaplan SBL Study Text & Kaplan SBL Integrated Workbook/Slides for your preview, focusing on ACCA's definition of 'Ethics & Professional' skills to be honed during the tuition phase: Communication   | Commercial Acumen   | Analysis  | Scepticism  | Evaluation.  

            You will need to come very prepared to benefit most from the course! 

            This comprises 7  contact weekend sessions (4hrs * 5 = 20 hours).    During this phase, we use the 5 case studies reviewed during the pre-reading phase, to teach the full SBL syllabus at a very high level as required to succeed at the final exam. The 5 case studies combined, have been written to be of immediate relevance in teaching the 9 core SBL examinable competencies: leadership; governance;  strategy; risk; technology and data analytics; organisational control and audit; finance in planning and decision-making; innovation, performance, excellence and change management).  

            This phase also comprises of 6 contact weekend sessions (24 hours) coupled with a number of non-contact sessions directed by CharterQuest. It starts with a Progress Test, designed to assess your integrative, broad and high-level understanding of the 9 core SBL examinable competencies, whilst introducing the ACCA’s SBL marking grid (technical versus professional skills).

            The focus of this phase is to build your exam techniques, by attempting a series of mock exams -and debriefing the model answers, with a determined focus on the exam marking grid. We delve deeper into how to earn 'technical marks versus professional marks', how to build an answer, and sharing with you insights from several webinars held with the chief examiners of the new SBL module in relation to how marks are earned and allocated. 

            This phase ends with a final mock exam, a 4-hour exam standard exam which you write under exam conditions, and it is marked and debriefed in our final contact session. Should you only want to join at the Revision Phase, this will cost R7250. 




            ACCA Fees & Exam Structure

            How much does qualifying for the ACCA Qualification cost?  

            1. Registration 

            All new students pay a one-off registration fee, which also covers your first year’s subscription. For most students, registration costs £89, however, students may also qualify for a discount and only pay £45 depending on the region. Re-registration, applicable if your ACCA membership has lapsed and you want to join again, is £89. Students may also qualify for a discount and only pay £45 depending on the region.

             

            2. Annual Subscription Fee (£122)

            The first year’s subscription is included in your registration fee.

            Students need an active student subscription to be able to book & sit any ACCA Exam or to submit your practical experience requirements (PER).

             

            3. Exemption Fees

            If you qualify to get exemptions based on your previous qualifications, you will be required to pay an exemption fee for every subject you are exempted from. The exemption fees are based on the ACCA Qualification level:

            Per Subject Applied Knowledge exams

            £86

            per exemption awarded

            Per Subject Applied Skills exams

            £114

            per exemption awarded




            4. Ethics and Professional Skills Module (£75)

            It should be started after the Applied Knowledge exams have been completed and before commencing the Strategic Professional exams. This is a self-learning module and you book and pay via myACCA.

            5. Cost of Exams 

            You will need to pay for each exam you sit. Exam fees vary per level and type of exam. All ACCA exams are Computer Based.


            CBE On-Demand Exams:  Applied Knowledge

            Applied Knowledge exams (BT, MA, FA) including Applied Skills LW (UK) exam are multiple choice exams and can be taken anytime (on-demand) at an approved ACCA Centre. CharterQuest is an approved ACCA Exam Centre for Applied Knowledge Subjects in Sandton (Rivonia) & Pretoria. To access fees, visit our online booking portal here.

            CBE Session Centre-Based: Applied Skills & Strategic Professional

            Applied Skills & Strategic Professional exams are taken during 4 cycles per year (March, June, September and December) and are taken at ACCA-assigned British Council Centres. These exams can only be booked via myACCA. You can opt for a centre near you or opt to take the  Remote (exam at home) during the assigned exam session.  

             

             

            Standard Entry

            (Any format)

            Late Entry

            (Remote)

            Late Entry

            (Centre)

            Applied Skills Exams

            PM, AA, FM, FR, TX in LW (SA)

             

            £142

            £142

            £364

            Strategic Professional (essentials) SBL

             

            £252

            £252

            £406

            Strategic Professional

            (essentials) SBR

             

            £185

            £185

            £406

            Strategic Professional (options) AAA, ATX, APM, AFM

             

            £185

            £185

            £406

             

            ACCA Exam Timetable:

            ACCA runs four exam sessions a year in March, June, September and December - giving students great flexibility and choice of when to take ACCA exams. Book an exam for the upcoming session by using our online booking platform and take advantage of our lowest exam fees by entering during the standard entry period.

            Access Exam Timetable per session here.


             
             
             
             

            Sample of Videos & Interactive Online Classes

             
            SBL Sample of Livestream Class
             
             
               PM Sample of Livestream Interactive Class