| Accountancy is one of the most popular | | | | Founded in 1904 and has examination centres in |
| professions which offer many opportunities in | | | | over 130 countries. ACCA students are now able |
| different fields such as auditing, tax consultancy, | | | | to obtain a double qualification throughout their |
| management consultancy, company secretarial | | | | studies – (1) The ACCA Professional |
| services, financial management and so on. | | | | Qualifications, and (2) a Bachelor of Science (Hons) |
| Accountants work in all business sectors such as | | | | in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes |
| private sector, public sector, banking and | | | | University, a top new university in the UK. |
| commerce. | | | | Examinations are held twice a year (June and |
| Individuals can study at a higher education college | | | | December). |
| or university for many of the specialized | | | | To attain a professional membership from the |
| qualifications offered by the professional | | | | above accountancy bodies, students are required |
| associations. There are various professional bodies | | | | to pass all the association’s examinations and |
| in accountancy which offer internationally | | | | obtain a minimum of three years relevant training |
| recognized qualifications, for instance, ACCA, | | | | or approved work experience. |
| CIMA, ICAEW and so forth. | | | | A wide range of study options are available to |
| Following are the most prestigious accountancy | | | | cater for the needs of all students. Students can |
| bodies which are widely accepted and recognized | | | | choose from studying full-time, part-time by |
| worldwide: | | | | day-release, home study, distance learning, |
| - CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management | | | | correspondence or a combination of these |
| Accountants): | | | | methods. Today many universities in the UK are |
| Founded in 1919 with over fifty centres | | | | offering professional accountancy program such |
| worldwide, CIMA is the leading management | | | | as the ACCA and CIMA. However students may |
| accountancy body in the world. It comprises | | | | wish to pursue a degree in accountancy from a |
| fifteen exam papers at four levels: Certificate | | | | prestigious university and then apply for |
| Level, Managerial Level, Strategic Level and | | | | exemptions from certain professional examination |
| TOPCIMA (Final Test of Professional Competence | | | | papers. |
| in Management Accounting). Examinations are held | | | | Want to pursue a professional qualification at a |
| twice a year (May and November). | | | | top ranked university? Please visit the relevant |
| - ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified | | | | guides for the latest university rankings and world |
| Accountants): | | | | university ranking information . |