As an ACCA Advantage student, you've taken the first step toward the career of your dreams. This dedicated program for UK university students provides the support you need in your journey from university into professional employment.
ACCA Advantage will help you stand out from the crowd when you graduate by developing the employability skills necessary to attract employers.
ACCA Advantage: The next steps
Now that you’re an ACCA Advantage student, what next? Make sure to follow the steps below to ensure you make the most of the ACCA Advantage programme.
- Apply for our Advantage Mentorship programme. Details below.
- Complete our Sage-ACCA Cloud Advantage online course. More information below.
- Apply for the Moracle Foundation: Moracle Accounting Formula – our special training internship program. More information below.
- Get your CV reviewed by CV experts. More information below.
- Use the ACCA Study Hub, our exclusive digital platform, to help you at exam time.
- Explore ACCA Careers, our global employability site, and apply for internships and job roles.
- Follow ACCA UK on Instagram and LinkedIn for the latest news and updates.
- Don’t forget to update your contact details in myACCA to your personal email before you graduate to ensure you don’t miss out on any updates.
- On graduation make sure to apply for your exemptions which are discounted for six months only.
- Book your first exam with ACCA!
Accessing your ACCA Advantage benefits
ACCA Study Hub
The ACCA Study Hub is an exclusive digital platform providing free access to study materials for students globally. The hub contains study chapters, flashcards, practice questions and much more.
Access the Study Hub via your myACCA account. Once logged in to myACCA, go to 'My qualifications' then select 'ACCA Study Hub'. Alternatively, you can log in direct using your myACCA credentials.
ACCA Advantage Mentorship Programme
The Advantage Mentorship Programme is open to Advantage students. It consists of three online sessions with a different ACCA Early Careers Ambassador for each session, who will provide a variety of advice and insights.
The programme aims to:
- Guide you in your academic and professional development by providing insights into industry trends, career paths and practical advice.
- Help you in building your networks and navigating the transition from university to the workplace.
You will receive personalised support in key areas, including job search strategies, CV writing, interview preparation and career planning.
Please note: There are limited places available.
How to apply: To apply, simply complete the online form.
Sage-ACCA Cloud Advantage: Introduction to Digitec Cloud
Start learning the skills sought after by employers with this free online course from Sage. It's perfect for those with little to no knowledge of bookkeeping and accounts. The course will teach you how accounting software functions in a business context and provide a valuable introduction to the subject area, boosting your employability.
You'll use free Sage software to learn about Making Error Corrections and Deleting Transactions, Invoices using Quick Entries (Batch Processing), Credit Notes using Quick Entries, The Bank Account and Audit Trail (bank receipts and payments, entering and viewing receipts, entering supplier payments, customer and supplier activity, the audit trail).
The course will take approximately 4-5 hours to complete, and your work will be evaluated using the innovative Sage Data AutoMarker. This tool provides instant feedback, marks your work, and offers guidance on how to correct any mistakes.
Once you’ve finished the course, you'll receive an online digital badge and certificate that you can showcase on your LinkedIn profile and CV. Register your details using the form below to get started.
Moracle Foundation: Moracle Accounting Formula
Don't miss this unique opportunity to gain valuable experience by working for a leading accountancy practice in the UK. It will also help give you a headstart with the Practice Experience Requirements (PER) needed to become an ACCA member.
As part of this special 3-month internship program, interns will be fully trained on how to work with various software, including popular accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, Spotlight Reporting, and others, as well as the unique Moracle accountancy formula.
Interns will be assigned to clients and will receive hands-on practical work assignments under the guidance of a personal supervisor. This experiential learning approach prepares interns for success in the job market upon completion of their internship.
The internship will cover a six-stage paradigm that merges accounting training, mindset and AI. The stages:
- Management Information Systems
- Management Accounts & Value Added
- Statutory Accounts & Scheduling
- Taxation
- Reporting
- Filing with Authorities
Please note: There are limited places available on this internship. Candidates will be selected on the basis of a short interview.
How to Apply: Apply today by emailing us your CV. Please ensure you reference your ACCA ID number, which is available at the very top of your ACCA Advantage welcome emails.
CV Review
Having a good CV is the first step to impress potential employers. Submit your CV and get it reviewed by a CV expert before you start applying for jobs or placements.
ACCA Careers
Our global employability site offers a diverse array of jobs and internship openings across the UK and abroad as well as a range of careers advice and information.
