Preparatory Course for the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Examination
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Overview
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Overview
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Preparatory Course for the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Examination
ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the global body for professional accountants offers business-relevant, first-choice qualifications to people of application, ability and ambition around the world who seek a rewarding career in accountancy, finance and management.
In order to become a qualified accountant and use the designatory letters “ACCA” after your name, you need to complete:
- 13 exams (nine of which are eligible for exemption)
- 3 years’ relevant practical experience requirements
- A Professional Ethics module
You have the opportunity to gain a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University Mentorship upon part completion of the ACCA Qualification exams*.
*Terms and conditions apply.
Key factsDuration6 monthsIntake MonthPart-time - February & July | Revision - April & OctoberAssessmentNot applicable -
Preparatory Course for the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Examination
ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the global body for professional accountants offers business-relevant, first-choice qualifications to people of application, ability and ambition around the world who seek a rewarding career in accountancy, finance and management.
In order to become a qualified accountant and use the designatory letters “ACCA” after your name, you need to complete:
- 13 exams (nine of which are eligible for exemption)
- 3 years’ relevant practical experience requirements
- A Professional Ethics module
You have the opportunity to gain a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University Mentorship upon part completion of the ACCA Qualification exams*.
*Terms and conditions apply.
Key factsDuration36 monthsIntake MonthFull-time - February & July | Revision - April & OctoberAssessmentNot applicable
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Admission CriteriaMinimum Entry Requirements
Minimum Age: 18 years old
Entry Requirements:
- Candidates should preferably have a minimum of 2 GCE A-Level and 3 GCE O-Level credits (including credits in O-Level English and Math) or have an ACCA student membership or have qualifications listed on ACCA website (https://www.accaglobal.com/gb/en/qualifications/glance/acca/minimum-entrance.html).
English Language Requirement:
- A Pass in GCE O-Level where the subject is conducted in English; OR
- IELTS 5.5 equivalent; OR
- Student to provide proof of an ACCA English Test report.
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Admission CriteriaMinimum Entry Requirements
Minimum Age: 18 years old
Entry Requirements:
- Candidates should preferably have a minimum of 2 GCE A-Level and 3 GCE O-Level credits (including credits in O-Level English and Math) or have an ACCA student membership or have qualifications listed on ACCA website (https://www.accaglobal.com/gb/en/qualifications/glance/acca/minimum-entrance.html).
English Language Requirement:
- A Pass in GCE O-Level where the subject is conducted in English; OR
- IELTS 5.5 equivalent; OR
- Student to provide proof of an ACCA English Test report.
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Fees
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Factsheets and Tuition FeesACCA Membership Registration Fees
Initial registration fee: £89
Annual subscription fee: £134
Re-registration fee: £89
Computer-Based Exam (CBE) FeesKaplan Student
FA1, MA1, FA2, MA2: S$247
FBT, FFA, FMA, BT, MA, FA: S$287
LW (English/Global Variant): S$355
Non-Kaplan Student
FA1, MA1, FA2, MA2: S$274
FBT, FFA, FMA, BT, MA, FA: S$319
LW (English/Global Variant): S$393
Course SchedulesKaplan360The Kaplan360 application, available on both Apple and Google Play stores, can also be used to track class schedules. For more information, click here.
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Fees
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Local ApplicantsFactsheets and Tuition FeesACCA Membership Registration Fees
Initial registration fee: £89
Annual subscription fee: £134
Re-registration fee: £89
Computer-Based Exam (CBE) FeesKaplan Student
FA1, MA1, FA2, MA2: S$247
FBT, FFA, FMA, BT, MA, FA: S$287
LW (English/Global Variant): S$355
Non-Kaplan Student
FA1, MA1, FA2, MA2: S$274
FBT, FFA, FMA, BT, MA, FA: S$319
LW (English/Global Variant): S$393
Course SchedulesKaplan360The Kaplan360 application, available on both Apple and Google Play stores, can also be used to track class schedules. For more information, click here.
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International ApplicantsApply NowFactsheets and Tuition FeesNon-Tuition Fees
New International Student Application Fee: S$496.80
Fee Protection Scheme: Absorbed by Kaplan
Medical Insurance Fee (second year onward): S$45.40
New International Student Administration Fee: S$432
Existing International Student Administration Fee: S$108
Fee inclusive of 8% GST (applicable on or after 1 January 2023)
ACCA Membership Registration FeesInitial registration fee: £89
Annual subscription: fee £134
Re-registration fee: £89
Computer-Based Exam (CBE) FeesKaplan Student
FA1, MA1, FA2, MA2: S$247
FBT, FFA, FMA, BT, MA, FA: S$287
LW (English/Global Variant): S$355
Non-Kaplan Student
FA1, MA1, FA2, MA2: S$274
FBT, FFA, FMA, BT, MA, FA: S$319
LW (English/Global Variant): S$393
Course SchedulesKaplan360The Kaplan360 application, available on both Apple and Google Play stores, can also be used to track class schedules. For more information, please click here.
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Students studying for their ACCA qualification now have the opportunity to obtain a degree from Oxford Brookes University, a recognised and highly respected UK university.
We are the first training centre in Singapore to offer the Oxford Brookes University Degree Programme. This programme enables ACCA students to obtain an Oxford Brookes degree, BSc (Honours) in Applied Accounting, upon the successful completion of the ACCA Fundamentals Level examinations.
Tutorials
These tutorials will equip you with the necessary skills required to complete both your Research & Analysis Report and Skills & Learning Statement. They will cover:
- Choosing your topic
- Research & analysis methods
- Writing your report
- Communicating with your Mentor
- Presentation Skills
- Preparing your Skills & Learning Statement
- Submission procedures
- Online Mentoring
To provide guidance and support in preparation for your Skills & Learning Statement. This online support is provided by Kaplan mentor. However, should you require additional support, you can book meetings with our mentor to discuss the challenges which you are facing.
Group Presentation
To give you the opportunity to deliver a 15-minute presentation on your Report to your peers in accordance with the Oxford Brookes University’s requirements.
Research And Analysis Project Guide
In addition, students will receive an ACCA/Oxford Brookes University Approved Research and Analysis Project Guide from Kaplan Publishing, which includes a list of recommended topics for your report, plus extensive guidance notes on how to conduct your research.
Eligibility
To be awarded the BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting you must:
- Opt in to do the BSc with ACCA UK before passing any of the 3 ACCA Fundamental papers FR, AA and FM
- Hold a recognised English language qualification certificate and transcript (if applicable), which must be submitted and approved by ACCA, before passing FR, AA and FM.
- Pass the three ACCA Fundamentals papers FR, AA & FM & pass other papers as required to successfully complete all nine Fundamentals Level papers
- Complete the ACCA Professional Ethics module by stipulated date from Oxford Brookes University, before submission of project.
- Complete and pass the Oxford Brookes University Research and Analysis Project
- The degree must be completed within 10 years of the earliest of the date of your first ACCA examination pass or the date of your first ACCA exemption being granted otherwise your eligibility will be withdrawn.
Please note that you must successfully complete the Fundamental level exam papers (AB, MA, FA, LW*, PM, TX*, FR, AA, FM) and complete the Professional Ethics module before submitting a Research and Analysis Project to Oxford Brookes University. You are required to pay a project submission fee of £191 (Period 30) to Oxford Brookes University with your project submission.
You will gain access to the Strategic Professional level via myACCA as soon as you become eligible to take SBL.
Admission
The minimum academic entry requirements for registering on the BSc degree are:
- 2 ‘A’ levels plus 3 GCE ‘O’ levels including Mathematics and English
- Oxford Brookes University recognises a number of other qualifications which satisfy the minimum English Language requirement, including a pass in Paper LW* Corporate & Business Law prior to attempting Papers FR, AA & FM.
Oxford Brookes University (OBU) has just aligned their English Language Proficiency requirements with those of ACCA. Students are now no longer required to submit evidence of their English proficiency to ACCA for approval. Please refer to https://www.accaglobal.com/sg/en/help/oxford-brookes.html for more information.
Exemptions
As a registered student, you may be given exemptions from one or more of the 9 ACCA specified exam papers. Oxford Brookes University will give credits for exemptions by ACCA for any of Papers AB, MA, FA, LW*, PM, TX*. However, if you wish to achieve the BSc degree you must sit and pass all of the 3 ACCA subjects FR, AA & FM.
No exemptions can be given from the Professional Ethics Module or from the Oxford Brookes University Research and Analysis Project.
Assessment
The Research and Analysis Project (RAP) is the final component of the BSc degree and consists of two separate documents:
- 7,500-word Research Report (RR) and a
- 2,000-word Skills and Learning Statement (SLS)
You are required to give a presentation on the project to your project mentor. You have 3 attempts to pass the RAP. If you fail the RAP on three separate occasions, you will no longer be eligible to complete the BSc degree.
Please note that you can either submit the same project topic 3 times or 3 different RAPs.
The BSc degree will be based on both:
- The ACCA average mark determined from the exam marks in the Fundamental Skills Papers (LW*, PM, TX*, FR, AA, FM)
- The grade achieved for the Research and Analysis Project (RAP)
You will be given one of three Passes grades (A, B or C) or a Fail Grade (F) for the performance in the RP. You will be given either a ‘Satisfactory’ grade or an ‘Unsatisfactory’ grade for the performance in the SLS.
Please do not hesitate to get in touch with our dedicated consultant for this programme for more information.
Tan Jian Hui