ACCA APPLIED Knowledge LEVEL

financial accounting (fa)

Take the first step in your journey towards ACCA membership The Applied Knowledge exams are an introduction to the world of finance and accounting, providing you with an understanding of essential accounting techniques. There are three Applied Knowledge exams.

Business Technology (BT)

Management Accounting (MA)

Financial Accounting (FA)

The applied knowledge along with Skills level subject Corporate & Business Law (CBL) are on-demand exams and can be sat at any time of the year. Applied skills level subjects can be taken in any order.

You may qualify for exemptions which let you start your studies at a level that is consistent with the knowledge and skills gained from prior learning. They provide you with the quickest route to ACCA membership.

Click below to establish any exemptions you may be awarded along with further important dates and information.

➠ Entry requirements ➠ Exam exemptions ➠ important dates ➠ acca fees ➠ booking exams ➠ more faqs

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practical experience record (PER)

Don't Forget! As part of your journey to become an ACCA member, you must demonstrate relevant skills and experience within a real work environment. This is what ACCA's Practical Experience Requirement (PER) is all about.

To complete ACCA and gain membership you will need to achieve 36 months of supervised experience. This should be in a relevant accounting or finance role.

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contact acca

Contact ACCA by phone, email or web-chat and a dedicated member of the Connect team will be on hand to answer your queries at any time of the year.

ACCA Connect, 110 Queen Street, Glasgow G1 3BX, United Kingdom T: +44 (0)141 582 2000 E: info@accaglobal.com

fa SYLLABUS

The aim of ACCA Financial Accounting FA (F3) is to develop knowledge and understanding of the underlying principles and concepts relating to financial accounting and technical proficiency in the use of double-entry accounting techniques including the preparation of basic financial statements.

syllabus areas

A) The context and purpose of financial reporting B) The qualitative characteristics of financial information C) The use of double-entry and accounting systems D) Recording transactions and events E) Preparing a trial balance F) Preparing basic financial statements G) Preparing simple consolidated financial statements H) Interpretation of financial statements

READY TO MAKE A START with rca?

Step right in and start your ACCA & RCA journey. RCA run all courses twice yearly to help keep you moving through the ACCA qualification with classes running during the spring and autumn terms for FA

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