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Beginners guide to ACCA

There are a lot of things to consider when you are first starting your research about what accounting course to choose. If you are looking to start at the entry level with no previous knowledge required, the ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business is perfect for you.   

Here is what you need to do to get started with ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business:

Touch base with ACCA

Before you commit to any tuition it is always recommended to contact the ACCA directly. This is especially important if you have some previous qualification and you think you may be eligible for exemptions. Contacting ACCA is a great way of finding out what stage you should start at.

Register as an ACCA student

Purchasing your tuition is not the only step on the journey you will have. ACCA will require you to register with them as a student member. (Don’t worry, this is a standard procedure with most accounting bodies). Make sure you will familiarise yourself with ACCA’s registration and membership fees.

If you are planning to dive straight into your studies and do your first exams as soon as possible, you should start your registration with ACCA as early as you can.  ACCA registration may take a few weeks to be processed so please make sure you will have your ACCA student number before planning to book exams.

Beginners guide to ACCA

Tuition with StudyOnline.ie

Our courses run on a continuous intake basis. This means you can enrol with us at any time. So, the best plan of action is to:

  1. Contact ACCA and confirm what level you are ready to start at
  2. Apply to become an ACCA student member
  3. Enrol on our website to start studying for your exam

While you are waiting for your ACCA number you can use this time to study. Whether you are a sprinter who wants to quickly go through the first stages of ACCA or if you’d like to take your time, we offer a variety of enrollment options to suit every type of student.

Our ACCA Unlimited option provides you with access to all our ACCA courses at the same time. Access to the courses will be open to you for as long as you decide to maintain your monthly payments. It is an ideal option for those of you who are aiming to sit the exams as quickly as possible and need to manage cash flow. Monthly payments will also add some extra motivation to keep you going. Think about it: the quicker you prepare for the exam- the less you spend and the more money you save.

ACCA  Premium is our inclusive package which grants you access to a single course for a duration of a calendar year. Also, BPP or Kaplan textbooks and study kits are included (except Taxation). This is a perfect option for those of you who would like to take their time with the study and especially convenient if you are being funded by your employer.

Time for an exam!

Once you will watch all the lectures, go through the revision material and attempt a mock exam. Improve with our feedback and then you are ready to sit your exam!

The first levels of ACCA (F1-F4) are assessed by a Computer Based Exam (CBE). They are available to book on demand – this means you can contact your local approved exam centre and arrange an exam whenever it suits you. Our exam centre in Naas runs ACCA CBE’s weekly. This flexibility with exam sessions timings and locations is very advantageous. Check out the blog post we prepared explaining ACCA exams in more detail.

Finally,  if you feel you have questions on this or any other ACCA topic, please feel free to contact us; You can email us on ask@studyonline.ie or call us on 019012016 to say hello. We will be happy to help you!