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 Our fast-changing world needs
forward-thinking finance professionals.
People who are a force for good wherever they
work. Who think strategically and work to the
highest professional and ethical standards.
Who see the bigger picture and think ahead.

If this sounds like the kind of professional you

want to become, then ACCA is for you. When
you train with us, you get qualifications that set
you apart – and that open the doors to millions
of the most exciting and rewarding jobs, all
over the world. So do something amazing today
– start your journey with ACCA.

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 ACCA (the Association of Chartered
Certified Accountants) is the global
of application, ability and ambition
around the world who seek a rewarding ACCA joins
body for professional accountants. career in accountancy, finance and
We aim to offer business-relevant, management. forces with
first-choice qualifications to people
CA ANZ
To make our qualifications even

ACCA in
more valuable, we’ve partnered with
Chartered Accountants Australia and
New Zealand.
ACCA is the world’s

numbers
This strategic alliance strengthens our
fastest-growing gateway to
reach and influence as we work to
the accountancy profession. shape the future of accountancy.
By sharing our expertise and combining
our resources, we can better support
both our students and members
around the world.
We’ve been creating
opportunities for people
for more than 110 years

208,000 members 179 countries

We work with over

7,300 approved
503,000 students
employers around
the world

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 A career in
Accountancy
with ACCA
Why accountancy?
Deciding on what direction you want
your life to take is hard. Working out
how you’re going to get there can be
even harder.
So wouldn’t it be great if there was a
career choice that gave you lots of
opportunities; the chance of career
development and personal growth;
variety in terms of sizes and types of
organisations you could work with;
and a career which could provide
you with responsibility and prestige
because it’s vital to every business?
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Then consider a career in “ACCA builds lifelong relationships
accountancy and finance. through programmes designed to suit
the varying needs of accountants,
All organisations need professionals
finance professionals and non-finance
who understand finance, talented people
professionals with financial responsibility
who can make the business a success,
– at all stages of their careers. Our
and professional accountants play a vital
modern approach and our established
role in wider society too. They provide
reputation mean that we create a world
real value by giving businesses and
of opportunity for learning and
individuals the confidence to invest,
advancement not only globally
and that in turn allows countries,
but in the Middle East too.”
organisations and most importantly,
people, the opportunity to realise
Lindsay Degouve de Nuncques
their potential.
Head of ACCA Middle East
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 A world of
opportunity
Accountancy is essential to all sectors
and industries and offers unlimited roles.
The global demand for accountancy
professionals spans every sector and
industry from cars to cosmetics, hotels
to healthcare and retail to restaurants.
By becoming qualified you can steer
your career towards whatever interests
you most.
ACCA has members
working in all sectors:
Corporate, Public Practice, Advisory,
Public Sector and Not for Profit, Shared
Services and Consulting and Financial
Services.
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An accountancy qualification gives you
a vast range of roles to choose from at
every stage of your career.
“The primary reason why I decided to
Just some of the roles our
students, affiliates and
members hold include:
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable,
Business Adviser, Business Analyst, CFO,
Compliance Auditor, Credit Control
Manager, External Auditor, Financial
Analyst, Financial Accountant, Financial
Manager, Forensic Accountant, Funds
Manager, Group Accountant, Insolvency
Practitioner, Internal Auditor, Management
Accountant, Partner, Risk Manager, Tax
Accountant, Treasurer.
pursue ACCA is because it is a reputable
global accounting body which is not only
regionally recognised in the Middle East,
but globally too. Alongside this, the
qualification is well recognised and well
received and I personally believe that the
ACCA Qualification provides you with a
strong launch pad towards a fulfilling
accounting career.”
Jignesh Sanghvi
CFO of DMCC (Dubai Multi
Commodities Centre Authority)
and ACCA Member
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 Why ACCA?
ACCA (the Association of Chartered
Certified Accountants) is the global
body for professional accountants.
And with good reason.
Here are just some of the reasons why
you should choose ACCA as your route
to becoming a finance professional.
Employers know and respect our
qualifications and value the skills and
contribution ACCA accountants make
to their organisation. As an ACCA
finance professional, you’ll be in
demand for having the right skills.
The ACCA Qualification is relevant to
each and every area of accounting and
finance, so you’ll have the choice of
working in many different financial
Through doing the ACCA Qualification you’ll develop the skills
in demand from employers including:
Corporate Leadership and
Reporting management
Audit and
Taxation
Assurance
To find out more view ACCA’s competency framework online at
competencyframework.accaglobal.com
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roles and at senior levels within an
organisation.
Study and work wherever you want
your career path to take you because
our qualifications are recognised and
valued around the world.
We have a network of over 100 offices
and centres around the world, so you
“The ACCA Qualification shows forward
can rely on the service and support
thinking and continues to do so in
you would expect to receive from
recognising qualifications and degrees
a global organisation.
from around the world, which meets their
Flexibility is key when it comes to
high educational standards. The ACCA
gaining your ACCA Qualification,
Qualification is a well-respected
with different starting points, study
qualification, which gains you respect
methods to choose from and choice
in the commercial and wider regional
when it comes to when and where you
environment. With the ACCA’s focus on
gain your relevant on-the-job training.
international standards, it also provides
you with the tools to work anywhere in
the world.”
Cynthia Corby
Partner, Deloitte Middle East
Sustainable and ACCA Member
Strategy and Financial
management
innovation management
accounting
Stakeholder
Governance risk Professionalism
relationship
and control and Ethics
management
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 Did you know…
In a recent survey
Start your
journey
95%
of employers stated
that ACCA was a What qualifications Where you can start your
respected brand for do you have? ACCA journey

professional qualification. No Qualifications Foundation level

Foundation level or ACCA Qualification if you have

three GCSEs and two A levels or XII standard CBSE
School leaver
(or equivalent) in five separate subjects including
maths or accounting and English.

Graduate ACCA Qualification

Exams have some paper based exam

countries, they will be transitioning
The ACCA Qualification comprises of 13
to computer-based exams.
exam papers. Depending upon the entry
route you take you may be able to do as Free online learning is available at the
little as five exams. Foundations level for the Introductory
and Intermediate certificates, and ACCA
The Applied Knowledge (AB, MA, FA)
online learning with ACCA-X is available
papers and LW (Applied Skills) are
for papers FAB, FMA, FFA for a fee.
available by on-demand computer-based
To find out if ACCA-X is the right option
exams and Applied Skills (PM, TX, FR,
for you, visit the ACCA-X website at
AA, FM) are session computer-based
acca-x.com
exams which can be taken four times a
year. Although, the Middle East does

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 Strategic Business Leader
Creating accountants who deliver in
the real-world
This ground-breaking, innovative case
study exam is based on real-world
challenges future accountants will face.
You will have to complete a number of
tasks and demonstrate that they have the
right technical, ethical and professional
skills to add value to the organisation
you choose to work in.
The exam is designed to mirror the
workplace. You will need to present
your answers to the standard employers
expect from professionals. You will also
need to consider how to present ideas
to different stakeholders in a clear and
compelling way – a skill that is essential
for modern finance professionals
The syllabus brings together core areas
from governance, risk and strategy, links
to other leadership areas such as
organisational control, innovation and
change management – and uses new
technologies and data analytics. Of
course, ethics remain crucial. And you
will need to draw on your core technical
accounting skills – as the exam can
include any technical area covered in
the Applied Skills syllabus.
All of these elements combine to
produce a powerful, unique way of
assessing your skills to ensure you can
hit the ground running when you start
your career.
You can find out more and access
therelated resources on our website.
http://bit.ly/2v04nBv
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Strategic Business Reporting
Advanced corporate reporting and
communication
This enhanced corporate reporting
exam exposes you to the wider context
of finance and business reporting – and
will give you the vital skills you need to
communicate the implications of
transactions and reporting across
any organisation.
Strategic Business Reporting builds on
the qualification’s current holistic view of
reporting. The underpinning principles
covered previously remain – but you also
develop the skills to communicate with
Where to start
multiple stakeholders, explain reports We offer various entry points so
accurately and confidently speak the you can start your ACCA studies
language of business. at the right level, based on your
previous qualifications. Visit our
You can find out more and access the
related resources on our website. website to find out further
http://bit.ly/2LxYuFZ information about entry
requirements and exemptions at
Ethics yourfuture.accaglobal.com
ACCA emphasizes the importance of
Ethics, therefore there is a compulsory
Ethics and professional skills module
that must be taken in order to obtain
the ACCA Qualification and the Oxford
Brookes Degree.
Experience
Becoming a professional accountant isn’t
just about sitting exams. You’ll need to
obtain 36 months of relevant supervised,
practical work experience. You can
complete your work experience before,
at the same time, or after completing
the exams.
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 How long will it take?
It can take as little as 2 years to an
average of 3 years to complete all
13 exams of the ACCA Qualification.
However, this does depend on a
students entry point and number
of exams that they need to take.

How much will it cost?

There are two cost components to
completing the ACCA Qualification.
The fees you pay directly to ACCA
which include your registration fee,
annual subscription and exam
fees accaglobal.com/fees
You’ll pay the cost of tuition directly to
the provider of your choice, fees vary
and can be obtained directly from the
providers. Find approved learning
providers at accaglobal.com/tuition
If you decide to undertake the Oxford
Brookes University degree or the
University of London Masters there
are additional charges paid directly
to those institutions.

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 Gaining
additional
value
BSc degree in Applied
Accounting, awarded by
Oxford Brookes University
If you didn’t study an undergraduate
degree course at university, then you can
still have the chance to gain a BSc (Hons)
degree in Applied Accounting while
studying to become an ACCA member.
The degree is awarded based on the
completion of the Applied Skills exams,
Ethics and Professional Skills module
and a research and analysis project.
Visit accaglobal.com/bsc for more details.
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MSc degree in Professional
Accountancy from the
University of London.
You can also gain an MSc degree with the
University of London at the same time as
taking the ACCA Qualification. Globally
accessible online, this innovative
accountancy degree is the only
integrated master’s with an accountancy
body at a professional level. Visit
accaglobal.com/msc for more
information.
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 I AM A SCHOOL LEAVER – WHERE DO I START?

Do you have three GCSEs and two A levels or XII

standard CBSE (or equivalent) in five separate subjects YES
including maths or accounting and English?

NO

FOUNDATION

Recording Financial Transactions Maintaining Financial Records

Management Information Managing Costs and Finance
Recommended but not compulsory Recommended but not compulsory

Entry routes
Foundations in Professionalism
An online ethics module – must be completed, but only once, if you wish to achieve a ce

into the ACCA

Diploma in Financial and Diploma in Financial and
Management Accounting Management Accounting
(RQF Level 2) (RQF Level 3)

Qualification CERTIFIED ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN (CAT)

The CAT involves giving in an additional 2 exams out of 3 available options.
Students also require one year of Practical Experience. Refer to:

in the Middle
accaglobal.com/middle-east/en/qualifications/glance/
foundation-level/course-details.html

East
Visit our website to find out further information about entry requirements
and exemptions at yourfuture.accaglobal.com

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 I AM A GRADUATE – WHERE DO I START?

Do you have a relevant fully accredited

degree from a recognised university?

Check our exemption database – accaglobal.com/gb/en/

NO help/exemptions-calculator.html you may get some YES
exemptions from this level

APPLIED KNOWLEDGE
Accountant in Business
Management Accounting
Financial Accounting
+ Foundations in Professionalism

DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING
AND BUSINESS

Accountant in Business
Management Accounting
sory Financial Accounting
sm
to achieve a certificate for any of these awards.
Diploma in Accounting
g and Business
(RQF Level 4)
APPLIED SKILLS *ACCA offers a UAE variant for Corporate
and Business Law which allows you to study
Corporate and Business Law*
local UAE corporate and business law.
Performance Management
Taxation
BSC IN APPLIED ACCOUNTING
Financial Reporting
Awarded by Oxford Brookes University
Audit and Assurance
Financial Management Before attempting Financial Reporting, Audit and
+ Ethics and Professional Skills Assurance and Financial Assurance check your English
language eligibility and opt in with ACCA Connect
ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN
ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS

STRATEGIC PROFESSIONAL

ESSENTIALS
ns. Strategic Business Leader
Strategic Business Reporting

OPTIONS (two to be completed) MSc PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANCY

Awarded by the University of London
Advanced Financial Management
Advanced Performance Management
Advanced Taxation
Advanced Audit and Assurance

EXPERIENCE *THE ACCA QUALIFICATION ETHICS

36 month’s relevant work Ethics and Professional
experience Skills Module

*After you have completed the exams, experience

and professional ethics module you can apply for
membership of both ACCA and AAA and will be
awarded the UAECA qualification in the UAE.

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 What’s it like studying
with ACCA?
Flexible and supportive – these are the two words our students use to describe the
experience of studying with ACCA. We make sure that whatever your lifestyle and
commitments, there’s a way with ACCA to reach your goals.

Maqbool Al Lawati Why ACCA? Why Accountancy?

ACCA 1988 I chose ACCA to ensure I was fully
FCCA 2003 equipped to undertake any assignment
MHMY Auditors
in the Accounting and Finance
profession. I found ACCA to be the most
appropriate professional qualification to
acquire, in particular for ACCA’s CPD
program which aids my continuous
professional development and ensures
I am kept up to date on technical and
related elements. ACCA not only has
international credibility, but in the
Middle East region as well, which is
why I chose ACCA.
Being born in a business family, I realised
early on that maintaining the relevant
accounts was as crucial for the success of
any business, as the business operations.
Accountants and the accountancy
profession, not only drive analytic insights
for a business but are often seen as the
strategic business partner which drives
growth. This is why I was attracted
towards pursuing a profession
within accounting.

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 Anam Sami
ACCA 2010
FTI Consulting
Why ACCA?
I chose ACCA because it is a globally
recognised qualification with a proven
reputation for quality and excellence.
Its wholesome strategic and practical
approach to business analysis under
the foundation of accounting gives
this qualification its weight.
It is also widely respected by all major
employers of renowned firms
internationally. Most importantly the
flexibility of the course design in terms
of learning and taking exams made it
an appealing choice.
Why Accounting?
Accounting is one of the most diverse
professions with opportunities across all
sectors and industries. I chose accounting
because it gave me a way of getting
involved with a wide variety of businesses.
I always considered myself to be good
with numbers and a logical thinker, and
accountancy was a medium that could
further enhance my skill set.
As a result of the knowledge and skill set
gained through an accounting qualification,
in the past seven years I have been a part
of a Big 4 audit practice, moved further
up to deal advisory, and currently working
as a consultant in expert witness working
in the field of international arbitration.
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Danish Sange
ACCA 2012
PwC
Why ACCA?
I am not a great fan of theorems but if I
may put it mathematically, ‘the shortest
path between my goals and myself was
ACCA’. Not only did ACCA give me a
head start into finance and business but it
also allowed to me explore the business
and finance industry. My goal is to be an
entrepreneur, and to be good at that –
understanding the crux of accounts
and business was very important. ACCA
helped me give an overall structure and
understanding to my ideas.
With ACCA, I was able to develop a
better understanding of accounts and
financial reporting. ACCA not only
enhanced my technical capabilities but
also my soft skills and writing capabilities
due to its structured professional papers.
ACCA has played a very important role in
boosting my learning curve and giving
me an edge on others.
Why Accounting?
The finance and business streams always
intrigued me. I loved numbers and it was
always fascinating to understand how
markets worked and how businesses
actually generated revenue. Accounting
in particular caught my eye because it
dealt with exactly what my passion was
– financials! Learning how to prepare the
financial accounts of a company and
being able to understand and read other
financials. From the basics to the most
advanced accounting issues – everything
included in accounts interested me.
*Please note the year shown as ACCA is the registration
year and when they joined ACCA
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 How to get started
in three easy steps
1. Register with ACCA to become an ACCA student.
accaglobal.com/applynow

2. Find an Approved Learning Provider in your area to

To access the additional
register for ACCA classes.yourfuture.accaglobal.com/ study materials, visit:
global/en/getting-started/find-a-tuition-provider BPP Learning Media:
accaglobal.com/bpp
Kaplan Publishing:
3. Now you are on the road to becoming a professional accountant.
accaglobal.com/kaplan

Self-study
Many students achieve our qualifications
through self-study. That’s because there
are exceptional course materials, study
aids and support networks to help you.
You can find exam specific resources
including past papers, self-study guides,
technical articles and examiners’ reports
on accaglobal.com/students
ACCA also has an online community
that provides you with an opportunity
to discover, connect and learn with
other ACCA students in a social and
professional environment via.
learningcommunity.accaglobal.com
The right study materials
We recommend you use materials
produced by one of ACCA’s Approved
Content Providers. All of the materials
produced by ACCA’s Approved Content
Providers have been reviewed by ACCA’s
examining team, ensuring they are of the
highest quality.
ZAMZAM publishing is the authorised
distributor for all approved content
providers in the Middle East
www.zamzampublishing.com
T +971 4 2699 604
F +971 4 2699 731
E info@zamzampublishing.com
Distance Learning
A number of distance learning
options may be available to you
some of the providers that we can
recommend are as below:
Kaplan Financial: financial.kaplan.co.
uk/TrainingandQuals/Accountancy/
ACCA/Pages/default.aspx
BPP Professional Education:
www.bpp.com/
professionalqualifications-course/acca
Learn Signal: www.learnsignal.com/
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 BPP University
Need more information?
You will find lots of information on
ACCA’s website to help you plan your
journey towards becoming a ACCA
member, including guidance on
study options, tuition available,
exemptions for prior studies and how
English – free
language support
to gain and record practical
experience. Visit accaglobal.com/
middle-east for more information.

Any questions?
We’re available – day or night –
every day of the year to answer your
questions by email or by phone.
You can contact ACCA Connect –
our global customer service centre
and one of our advisers will be
happy to help:
E students@accaglobal.com
T 8000 3570 3172
(toll free number in the UAE)
+44 141 582 2000
To contact the regional education
team, please email:
E educationme@accaglobal.com
The ACCA Qualification sets the highest
standards for accountancy all over the
world. ACCA students and members are
finance professionals with outstanding
technical skills, an ethical approach – and
the ability to become a valued strategic
partner in the organisations you choose
to work for. This is why the ACCA
Qualification is sought after and valued
by employers and regulators around the
world. So it stands to reason that our
exams are rigorous and that our pass
mark is 50%.
If you’re studying for the ACCA
Qualification and English isn’t your
first language or you feel you need to
improves some aspects of your English
language skills, then you can take the
BPP University English Language support
sessions which are available to all ACCA
students for free. These free courses will
offer you English language study support
across the ACCA Qualification modules.
It is written and delivered by BPP
University School of Foundation and
English Language Studies. Content is
tailored to support ACCA students at
each stage of the ACCA Qualification,
from FA1 through to Advanced Audit
and Assurance (AAA).
To find out more visit our website
and search for BPP University
English language support

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 ACCA’s
unrivalled
network

501 exam 1,784

centres
323
quality-checked
exemption accredited
programmes
261 101 offices
and centres
in 148 tuition from 804
strategic
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in 57
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 Wherever your future takes
you, arrive smarter with ACCA.
Discover more at
accaglobal.com/gofurther
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