ACCA Applied Knowledge

Entry requirements

If you're AAT qualified, you're exempt from this level and can start ACCA Applied Skills straight away.

If you've graduated with a degree accredited by ACCA, you may be eligible for exemptions from both Applied Knowledge and Applied Skills.

You can check whether you're eligible and should apply for any exemptions on the ACCA website before you start applying.

Months of entry

January, March, April, May, September, October, November

Course content

This level will develop your understanding of essential financial, business and management accounting techniques with ACCA Applied Knowledge. You’ll learn basic business and management principles and the skills required of an accountant working in business. This level consists of three mandatory subjects (Business and Technology (BT), Management Accounting (MA) and Financial Accounting (FA)) which can be sat in any order. You must pass all three on demand computer based exams to complete this level, which will take you around 12 months to complete.

Why Kaplan?

By choosing Kaplan, you can be confident that you will receive all the expert teaching, support and materials to unlock the door to a long and successful career.

• ACCA Platinum partner - The highest ACCA accreditation, proving excellence in course management and delivery and pass rates. Kaplan’s pass rates are 25% higher than the global average.*
• Proven track record - The UK’s largest ACCA training provider, training over 10,000 learners every year and celebrating 27 prize winners since 2022.
• Unrivalled choice - We offer more pathways to becoming ACCA-qualified than any other provider.

Fees and funding

You have several options for paying your course fees, including debit or credit card. If you're already working in a related field, your employer may fund your studies to support your professional development. Alternatively, you can spread the cost over 12 months with an interest-free payment plan, available when purchasing all subjects in a level. Employers looking to upskill their organisation can also register as a Kaplan client to facilitate staff training and education.

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