To start the ACCA qualification, you typically need a minimum of 10+2 level education (equivalent to A-levels) from a recognized educational board or institution in India. Graduates and postgraduates from any discipline can also join the ACCA qualification directly without the need for additional qualifications.

The ACCA course consists of a total of 13 exams divided into four levels: Applied Knowledge, Applied Skills, Strategic Professional, and Ethics and Professional Skills. The ACCA 2023 program consists of a total of 13 exams, covering subjects like business and technology, management accounting, financial accounting, corporate and business law, taxation, performance management, financial reporting, audit and assurance, as well as financial management.

The ACCA duration may vary based on a student’s prior education, dedication, and study pace. On an average, it can take around 2 to 4 years to complete an ACCA course, considering both exams and practical experience requirements.

Exams for BT, MA, FA and CL are on demand exams of 2 hours each and are 100% objective in nature. Exams for PM, FR, TX, AA and FM are held quarterly (March, June, September, December) and are 70% objective and 30% subjective. These exams are 3 hours long each. All exams at Professional level are also held quarterly (March, June, September, December) and are pre-seen based case study exams. Duration of these exams are 3 hours and 15 minutes.

All exams are computer based exams.

Anyone who has cleared 10th standard can start with the FIA (Foundations In Accounting) route. A commerce student can start after 12th standard from Knowledge level under the condition that he/she has scored above 65% in accounting, mathematics and English. If these conditions are not met then the student can still do ACCA via FIA route.

ACCA qualification is accepted in 180+ countries including India. Demand for ACCA professionals is rapidly increasing in countries like India, Middle East, Canada, Singapore, etc. ACCA professionals are the most ideal employees for any MNC in today’s world. 

ACCAs can work in Consultancy, Finance, Management Accounting, Accounting and Taxation (UK) profiles primarily.  Fresher ACCAs are hired not only by Multinational Companies like American Express, Bank of America, Genpact, General Electric (GE) but also by all the Big Four Companies (viz. PwC, Deloitte, KPMG and EY).  ACCAs are working for European MNCs and Indian MNCs alike. ACCAs are working in the same profiles and at the same positions as Indian CAs are working

The total cost of ACCA is between 2 lakhs to 4 lakhs, depending upon the exemptions you avail. 

Post clearing the ACCA exams, you can be open to choosing the following career options : 

1. Management accountant
2. Consultant
3. Business analyst
4. Corporate finance expert
5. Subject matter experts
6. Financial planner/advisors
7. Tax consultant

Besides the above mentioned options, you can also even set up your own firm, consulting and offer finance related solutions to corporates as well as business professionals. This will definitely give you a reputed outlook about yourself as well as your career.

ACCA qualification is accepted in 180+ countries including India. Demand for ACCA professionals is rapidly increasing in countries like India, Middle East, Canada, Singapore, etc. ACCA professionals are the most ideal employees for any MNC in today’s world. 

ACCAs can work in Consultancy, Finance, Management Accounting, Accounting, and Taxation (UK) profiles primarily.  Fresher ACCAs are hired not only by Multinational Companies like American Express, Bank of America, Genpact, General Electric (GE) but also by all the Big Four Companies (viz. PwC, Deloitte, KPMG and EY).  ACCAs are working for European MNCs and Indian MNCs alike. ACCAs are working in the same profiles and at the same positions as Indian accountants are working.

ACCA has three levels to clear and after every level ACCA grants 

Fresher ACCAs are hired not only by Multinational Companies like American Express, Bank of America, Genpact, General Electric (GE) but also by all the Big Four Companies (viz. PwC, Deloitte, KPMG and EY).

ACCA affiliate/member’s salaries are at par with CA. Even without any prior experience ACCA candidates can be easily placed at a package of INR 3-6 lakhs per annum. With 3 years’ experience the salary can go up to 7-10 lakhs per annum. ACCA students & members usually earn 50-100% more than their non-qualified peers

Undoubtedly, ACCA can be the best decision that you would take for your career. A qualification which is at par with CA curriculum, but also gives you a fair chance to clear the qualification with 40% to 50% passing rate is unmatchable. Moreover, by providing exemptions, conducting subject wise exams, being cost effective and by providing best job profiles, ACCA proves to be giving the best value for money.