ACCA

ACCA

Association of Chartered Certified Accounts (ACCA) is the world’s leading body for professional accountants, with over 110 years of experience, innovation and excellence. ACCA stands alone with over 362,000 students and 150,000 members in 170 countries.

ACCA and AAA (UAE)

The UAE has the aspiration to become the leading financial services center globally. To achieve this vision, there is a government led drive to develop the national accountancy profession in the region.

To support the vision of the government, ACCA has signed a long-term strategic partnership agreement with the prestigious local accountancy body of UAE – AAA (Accountants and Auditors Association) to enhance the finance sector in the UAE by:

• Sharing knowledge on key issues for the accountancy and finance professions in the UAE, the wider region and globally.
• Implementing a national qualification – the UAECA (United Arab Emirates Chartered Accountant).
• Collaborating on research and policy which will include the publication of jointly branded reports/surveys on relevant local & global accountancy & finance topics.

What this means for ACCA members in the UAE

This partnership will enhance your recognition as a finance professional in the region with dual membership of ACCA and AAA. You will become part of an exciting and innovative network working towards developing a leading financial center in the UAE and the wider region. This is a very exciting time to be part of such an influential partnership and its success relies heavily on the knowledge and experience that you can bring to help develop the profession.

Admission Requirements

ACCA Entry Requirements

Anyone is eligible to pursue the ACCA qualification but depending on their existent qualifications will start on a certain entry level:
Non-graduates need to have two A Levels and three GCSEs in five separate subjects (including English and Maths) so they can start at F1-F2-F3 level of the professional qualification.

Graduates may be eligible to claim some exemptions at F1-F9 level of the professional qualification if holding a relevant degree. Exemptions can be checked online at www.accaglobal.com on the ACCA “exemptions enquiry database”. No exemptions will be given for the P1-P7 level of the professional qualification.

Students who do not meet any of the above conditions will have to start with “Foundations in Accountancy” (FIA) prior to the professional qualification.