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Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Programme

Ready to qualify as a globally recognised finance professional?

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) qualification at GBS Dubai prepares you for a successful career in accounting, finance and business. Recognised in over 180 countries, the ACCA is one of the most respected and sought-after professional qualifications in the world.

Our ACCA programme equips you with the technical knowledge, strategic thinking and practical skills required to thrive in the competitive global financial sector. Whether you want to work in public practice, corporate finance, banking or consultancy, this qualification opens doors to a wide range of career opportunities.

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Intake

January, March, June and September

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Duration

Varies per entry level

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Awarding Institution

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (UK)

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Delivery

On-campus and online

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Campus

GBS Dubai

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Language

English

Course Overview

The ACCA qualification is designed to develop your understanding of accounting principles, taxation, audit and financial management, while also enhancing your professional ethics, governance knowledge and leadership skills.

At GBS Dubai, you will benefit from experienced lecturers, personalised support and an industry-focused learning approach. Our flexible study schedules make it easier for working professionals and full-time students to balance their learning with other commitments.

You will progress through the ACCA’s three levels: Applied Knowledge, Applied Skills and Strategic Professional, preparing you for membership and a career at the highest levels of the profession.

Study Plan

Curriculum

The following highlights the three levels of Foundations in Accountancy for this course:

ACCA Diploma in Financial and Management Accounting (RQF Level 2)
  1. FA1 Recording Financial Transactions
  2. MA1 Management Information
ACCA Diploma in Financial and Management Accounting (RQF Level 3)
  1. FA2 Maintaining Financial Records
  2. MA2 Managing Costs and Finance
ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business (RQF Level 4)
  1. FBT Business and Technology
  2. FMA Management Accounting
  3. FFA Financial Accounting
  4. Foundations in Professionalism

Students with two A levels and three IGCSEs qualification or any equivalent qualifications could start with Applied Knowledge papers, then progress to Applied Skill and Professional papers respectively.

At the professional level, there are two mandatory subjects and four optional papers whereby one needs only to choose two out of the four optional papers. Refer to the information below for the corresponding subjects under each level.

Applied Knowledge
  1. Business and Technology (BT)
  2. Management Accounting (MA)
  3. Financial Accounting (FA)
Applied Skills
  1. Corporate and Business Law (LW)
  2. Taxation (TX)
  3. Financial Reporting (FR)
  4. Performance Management (PM)
  5. Financial Management (FM)
  6. Audit and Assurance (AA)
Strategic Professional (Essentials)
  1. Strategic Business Leader (SBL)
  2. Strategic Business Reporting (SBR)
Strategic Professional (Optional)
  1. Advanced Financial Management (AFM)
  2. Advanced Audit and Assurance (AAA)
  3. Advanced Taxation (ATX)
  4. Advanced Performance Management (APM)

Course highlights

  1. Globally recognised professional qualification.
  2. Flexible learning schedules for working professionals.
  3. Experienced faculty with industry expertise.
  4. Access to ACCA-approved study materials and resources.
  5. Career-focused approach with networking opportunities in Dubai’s business hub.

Assessment

Exam scores for Foundations, Knowledge papers and Corporate Business Law are obtained right after the exam.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements
Requirement Details
Education Two A levels and 3 GCSEs, including Maths and English or the equivalent.
English Proficiency Intermediate Level. The student could administer a self-check test in English by clicking this link.

Math skills could also be tested (optional) by registering and taking the exam via this link.
Other Requirements
  • For international students: school or university transcripts, and passports.
  • For students in UAE: school or university transcripts, passports and visa page, Emirates ID (front and back).
  • For students in UAE on a visit visa: school or university transcripts, passports and visa copies.

Fees and scholarships

Tuition Fees and Scholarships

Please  click here  for course fees or call us +971 48-183-400

Progression and further study opportunities

The ACCA qualification builds advanced accounting, audit, tax and financial management expertise, recognised by employers worldwide.

Course Overview

Course Overview

The ACCA qualification is designed to develop your understanding of accounting principles, taxation, audit and financial management, while also enhancing your professional ethics, governance knowledge and leadership skills.

At GBS Dubai, you will benefit from experienced lecturers, personalised support and an industry-focused learning approach. Our flexible study schedules make it easier for working professionals and full-time students to balance their learning with other commitments.

You will progress through the ACCA’s three levels: Applied Knowledge, Applied Skills and Strategic Professional, preparing you for membership and a career at the highest levels of the profession.

Study Plan

Study Plan

Curriculum
ACCA Diploma in Financial and Management Accounting (RQF Level 2)
  1. FA1 Recording Financial Transactions
  2. MA1 Management Information
ACCA Diploma in Financial and Management Accounting (RQF Level 3)
  1. FA2 Maintaining Financial Records
  2. MA2 Managing Costs and Finance
ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business (RQF Level 4)
  1. FBT Business and Technology
  2. FMA Management Accounting
  3. FFA Financial Accounting
  4. Foundations in Professionalism

Students with two A levels and three IGCSEs qualification or any equivalent qualifications could start with Applied Knowledge papers, then progress to Applied Skill and Professional papers respectively.

Applied Knowledge
  1. Business and Technology (BT)
  2. Management Accounting (MA)
  3. Financial Accounting (FA)
Applied Skills
  1. Corporate and Business Law (LW)
  2. Taxation (TX)
  3. Financial Reporting (FR)
  4. Performance Management (PM)
  5. Financial Management (FM)
  6. Audit and Assurance (AA)
Strategic Professional (Essentials)
  1. Strategic Business Leader (SBL)
  2. Strategic Business Reporting (SBR)
Strategic Professional (Optional)
  1. Advanced Financial Management (AFM)
  2. Advanced Audit and Assurance (AAA)
  3. Advanced Taxation (ATX)
  4. Advanced Performance Management (APM)
Course highlights

Course highlights

  1. Globally recognised professional qualification.
  2. Flexible learning schedules for working professionals.
  3. Experienced faculty with industry expertise.
  4. Access to ACCA-approved study materials and resources.
  5. Career-focused approach with networking opportunities in Dubai’s business hub.
Assessment

Assessment

Exam scores for Foundations, Knowledge papers and Corporate Business Law are obtained right after the exam.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

Academic requirements
Requirement Details
Education Two A levels and 3 GCSEs, including Maths and English or the equivalent.
English Proficiency Intermediate Level. The student could administer a self-check test in English by clicking this link.

Math skills could also be tested (optional) by registering and taking the exam via this link.
Other Requirements
  • For international students: school or university transcripts, and passports.
  • For students in UAE: school or university transcripts, passports and visa page, Emirates ID (front and back).
  • For students in UAE on a visit visa: school or university transcripts, passports and visa copies.
Fees and scholarships

Fees and scholarships

Tuition Fees and Scholarships

Please click here for course fees or call us +971 48-183-400.

Progression and further study opportunities

The ACCA qualification builds advanced accounting, audit, tax and financial management expertise, recognised by employers worldwide.

Progression and further study opportunities

The ACCA qualification builds advanced accounting, audit, tax and financial management expertise, recognised by employers worldwide.

Progression Pathway Highlights

  1. Start your ACCA training at GBS Dubai, building credits toward full membership.
  2. Complement your studies with HND or Level 6 business/finance degrees through the GEDU network, if you wish to combine professional certification with academic qualifications.
  3. Graduate with dual advantage: a globally recognised ACCA qualification and the option of a bachelor’s degree for wider career mobility.
Career opportunities

An ACCA qualification has the power to open up a new world of opportunities in industries across the world. Completion of your studies provides an excellent platform for going further into higher education, creating your own business, joining a leading company or many other opportunities. Taking on a specific pathway into accounting is naturally a very worthwhile consideration with a new ACCA globally recognised financial qualification behind you.

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FAQs

The ACCA qualification is considered comparable to a masters degree in many countries and is recognised worldwide as a top-tier professional credential in accounting and finance.

The time varies depending on your entry point and the pace at which you sit exams. On average, it can take between three to four years to complete all levels, including the required professional experience.

Not necessarily. If you do not meet the direct entry requirements, you can start with the ACCA Foundation Diploma and then progress to the main qualification.

Yes, the ACCA programme at GBS Dubai offers flexible schedules to accommodate both full-time students and working professionals.

ACCA is globally recognised, offers greater flexibility and covers a wide range of accounting, finance and business topics, making it ideal for building an international career.