Entry Requirement & Progression

The Preparatory Course for ACCA - Diploma in Accounting and Business offers various entry points, allowing maximum flexibility for prospective students to select the most appropriate entry route and progression to additional qualifications, based on their previous qualifications, experience and future career aspirations.

The three modules included within the Preparatory Course for ACCA - Diploma in Accounting and Business (FAB, FMA and FFA) are exactly the same as exams F1, F2 and F3 of the ACCA Qualification and share identical syllabuses, study guides and assessment methods.

Route 1: No formal academic qualificationsexpand

Students with no formal academic qualifications can register to take exams at any level within FIA. They must be 16 years old and above.

Route 2: Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the ACCA qualificationexpand

Students who have three (3) years of relevant work experience may study for the Preparatory Course for ACCA - Diploma in Accounting and Business as part of the ACCA qualification. Students who choose this route will need a minimum of three GCE ‘O’ Level and two GCE ‘A’ Levels in five separate subjects including Maths and English or their equivalent.

English Languageexpand

The Preparatory Course for ACCA - Diploma in Accounting and Business classes are conducted in English. If you do not have:

  • IELTS score of 5.5 and above
  • TOEFL IBT score of 74 and above or its equivalent
  • Proof of minimum 12 years of education with English as a medium of instruction

You are encouraged to enrol for LSBF's English language programme before you embark on the ACCA qualification. Please contact our Education Consultants for more information on the English placement tests.

Progression to ACCAexpand

Students who successfully complete the Preparatory Course for ACCA - Diploma in Accounting and Business are exempted from F1, F2, and F3 papers of ACCA qualification. Students may continue to study for papers under the Skill modules of the ACCA qualification.

 

For more information on the entry requirements, please refer to www.accaglobal.com

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