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ACCA study plan & exam journey

Select the description below which best matches your situation to discover what your journey with ACCA might look like. 

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Find your fit

Are you starting to plan your future beyond school? Or looking to have a successful career without going to university? An ACCA Qualification could be your route to work in any industry - fashion, music, sport, or technology, anywhere in the world.

Accountants are required by every business, and many start their careers early. With our flexible entry-level qualifications and apprenticeship opportunities, you could be on your way to becoming a finance professional.

Don't fit neatly into any of these 'boxes?'

Discover the qualifications, learning and exam options open to you, alonside our eligibility and exemption criteria to find your route to a career in accountancy with ACCA.  

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Success stories
Not too young to achieve
Read an insightful interview with Alexander Dankyi Asare where he speaks about his path to becoming an ACCA affiliate at just 22.
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First ACCA student receives the newly launched Ummed Jain Scholarship
What is the Ummed Jain Scholarship? See how Ummed Jain became the first to receive the honour.
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Ionut Gutu's path to membership
Curious about student success stories? Explore Ionut Gutu's path to ACCA membership.
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Happiness Watimanywa
Read an insightful interview with Happiness Watimanywa, uncovering valuable career advice and industry insights.
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Member story – changing careers
Explore how ACCA breaks age barriers, offering flexible study options and leveraging your existing experience for a rewarding career transition at any stage of life.
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Becoming a member in South Korea
Discover & learn more about Hayeon Gim's inspiring journey with ACCA. Explore how you could do the same.
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Expert advice from Lorraine Holleway
Lorraine Holleway, FCCA controller at Qatar Shells, emphasizes adaptability & continuous development in a dynamic industry, echoing ACCA's change drivers report
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Expert advice from Michael Mills
Michael Mills discusses his role as finance & transformation director at JLR and what it means to invest and retain ROI in an ever-evolving automotive sector.
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Expert advice from Jonathan Blanchard
Hear from the expert, Jonathan Blanchard, on what building resilience means for businesses and how to overcome challenging assumptions in an industry.
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Mildred Chiri Zimbabwe auditor general
Discover some expert advice from Zimbabwe Auditor General, Mildred Chiri, as she shares her hurdles in her current role and what its taken to overcome them.
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Expert advice from Clara Cheo
CEO of Golden Village Multiplex, Clara Cheo, discusses her challenges, loyalty, & tech investments in an evolving cinema sector. Read the full interview here.
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Suchada Tantioran FCCA Partner, EY Thailand
Suchada Tantioran, an FCCA Partner, shares her career journey at EY Thailand, aspirations to empower women and some qualities that propelled her in her career.
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ACCA student success story | Kamaru Aminat Omotolani
Curious about student success stories? Explore Kamaru Aminat Omotolani's journey on how he achieved his academic goals.
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Accountants with the right skills can do a lot more. It’s just a matter of being a bit bolder, open-minded and having the right qualification.

Jeffrey Chew, FCCA

Group CEO & Director, Paramount Corporation Bhd

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