Masters study and ACCA accreditation
From 2007, we are pleased to confirm that Masters study in accounting and finance allows its graduates to seek automatic exemptions from professional examinations with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
Exemptions are available for graduates from 2007 onwards of the following programmes:-
Exemptions available are at the Fundamentals Stage, and cover up to four or five of the total 14 papers required by ACCA. Details are...
MSc in Accounting & Financial Management
- Papers F1 (Accountant in Business); F2 (Management Accounting); F3 (Financial Accounting) and F4 (Corporate and Business Law) upon successful completion of the programme.
- Paper F7 (Financial Reporting) is available to graduates who have completed and passed modules AcF 503 (Principles of Financial Reporting) plus AcF 603 (Complex Entities/Contemporary Issues in Financial Reporting) and AcF 606 (Financial Statement Analysis)
MSc in Finance
- Papers F1 (Accountant in Business); F2 (Management Accounting) and F3 (Financial Accounting) upon successful completion of the programme.
- Paper F7 (Financial Reporting) is available to graduates who have completed and passed modules AcF 503 (Principles of Financial Reporting) plus AcF 603 (Complex Entities/Contemporary Issues in Financial Reporting) and AcF 606 (Financial Statement Analysis)
Important Note: ACCA and University syllabii may change from time to time, affecting available exemptions. This webpage will be updated as and when changes are notified.

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