I work at an approved employer
If you have achieved all three years of your experience with employers that are registered under the ACCA Approved Employer Practising Certificate Development (PCD) stream, then you can take advantage of the exemption from completing the Practising Certificate Experience Forms (PCEF). Instead of completing the PCEF such members must complete an ‘Approved Employer PCER confirmation form’.
In addition you must submit a PC application form if you intend to practise. There is a fee for obtaining your PC which must be renewed annually. Alternatively you can obtain recognition of your experience via the routes below. Once your experience has been approved by ACCA, you will then be in a position to apply for your PC by completing the PC application form when needed. There is no time limit on this process.
Further information for non-ACCA members can be obtained from the following page ACCA - Routes to ACCA membership from other accountancy bodies
The forms differ by jurisdiction – see below.
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UK
The following forms and guidance are available:
- Approved Employer PCER confirmation form
- Practising Certificate Experience Requirement (PCER)
- Guidance notes for the completion of the PCER confirmation form
- PC application form
- FAQs
You will need to submit the PCER confirmation form and PC application form, if required, via your MyACCA portal. ACCA will assess your PCER confirmation form and your PC application and provide feedback accordingly.
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Ireland
The following forms and guidance are available:
- Approved Employer PCER confirmation form
- Practising Certificate Experience Requirement (PCER)
- Guidance notes for the completion of the PCER confirmation form
- PC application form
- FAQs
You will need to submit the PCER confirmation form and PC application form, if required, via your MyACCA portal. ACCA will assess your PCER confirmation form and your PC application and provide feedback accordingly.
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Channel Islands and Isle of Man
The following forms and guidance are available:
- Approved Employer PCER confirmation form
- Practising Certificate Experience Requirement (PCER)
- Guidance notes for the completion of the PCER confirmation form
- PC application form
- FAQs
You will need to submit the PCER confirmation form and PC application form, if required, via your MyACCA portal. ACCA will assess your PCER confirmation form and your PC application and provide feedback accordingly.