Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

Grŵp Llandrillo Menai working in partnership with Bangor University and The Management Centre

Contents 3 A Powerful Partnership

4 How will the ACCA qualification benefit you?

5 What’s included in your learning?

6 The ACCA Qualification – Overview

7 Typical ACCA Study Structure

8 Entry Requirements

9 The Management Centre ACCA Team

10 Application Procedure

11 Testimonials

Grŵp Llandrillo Menai (GLLM) At The Management Centre College Road, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DG

Phone: 01248 365981

Email: training@themanagementcentre.co.uk

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Choose ACCA and discover a world of opportunity

ACCA is one of the leading professional qualifications for accountants and is recognised within the UK and internationally.

When you study with ACCA, you can take your career in any direction. An ACCA qualification opens doors to the best and most interesting roles all over the world, ensuring you become one of the most sought-after finance professionals that our fast-changing world needs.

It is a rewarding career path – and we’re here to support you at every stage of your career development.

A Powerful Partnership

The Management and Professional Training Team, based at The

Management Centre, Bangor University, are dedicated to providing

the very best customer/student care and professional management

support, working in partnership with Grŵp Llandrillo Menai.

Highly experienced and qualified staff have come together with a common aim

of raising the calibre of managers and leaders, working in public, private and

voluntary sectors.

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ACCA creates full finance professionals with a breadth of knowledge across

• Strategy and innovation• Leadership and management• Stakeholder relationship management• Taxation• Corporate reporting• Audit and assurance• Financial management• Professionalism and ethics• Governance, risk and control• Sustainable management accounting

Three reasons to choose ACCA1. Employment for students and members is priority

• Over 7000 approved employer partners• Work in any industry

2. A global qualification• 200000+ members • 500000+ students • 180+ countries and different nationalities• 2500+ organisation

3. A new and improved qualification of ethical, professional and technical skills

What’s included in your learning?• A flexible programme of study that comprehensibly covers the technical, financial and management skills

required by accountants in business

• An opportunity to combine theory and practice delivered through a blend of learning methods

• Face to face tutorial sessions• Online learning• Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)• Webinars and live tutorials• Revision specific sessions• Examination preparation• Out of class support via email, telephone or face to face• A flexible mix of full day, half day, twilight, evening and weekend sessions

How is the programme assessed?Each module is assessed by a Computer Based Examination (CBE) which are either On Demand CBEs or Session CBEs. On Demand CBEs assessment dates are scheduled by your learning provider and Session CBEs are scheduled by the ACCA and take place at four window points in the calendar year: March, June, September and December.

Length of StudyACCA suggest a typical length of study is three to four years on average. A flexible programme of study is available at The Management Centre. Please discuss your expectations and requirements with The Management Centre ACCA Team to ensure that you are able to study in the most appropriate way for you.

How will the ACCA qualification benefit you?

Founded in 1904, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants is the global professional accounting body offering the Chartered Certified Accountant qualification.

ACCA is global180+ different nationalities

180+ countires

2500 organisations100

offices around the world

Employment for students and members is a priority

500,000 students

200,000+ members

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The ACCA Qualification at The Management Centre: When can I enrol?You can enrol on the ACCA programme at The Management Centre at three entry points per year:

• January• April• September

The schedule for delivery of the ACCA at The Management Centre offers flexibility and provides an option for you to dip in and out of your studies dependent on which modules remain outstanding and which exemptions you have been awarded prior learning for by the ACCA. This approach may also provide breaks in your learning if you need to apply your attention to other areas of your life, such as work commitments or personal events.

The ACCA Qualification – Overview

Applied Knowledge

• Accounting in Business• Management Accounting• Finance Accounting

Applied Skills Optional BSc

• Corporate and Business Law

• Performance Management• Taxation• Financial Reporting• Auditing and Assurance• Financial Management

Strategic Professional

Optional BSc

ESSENTIALS

• Strategic Business Leader• Strategic Business

Reporting

OPTIONS (PICK TWO)

• Advanced Financial Management

• Advanced Performance Management

• Advanced Taxation• Advanced Audit and

Assurance

Qualified Professional Accountant

University-entrance level* or non-relevant degree

Fully accredited degreeACCA Diploma in Accounting

and Business or relevant accounting or finance

qualification

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Experience

Three years of relevant work experience

Ethics and Professional Skills module

Typical ACCA Study Structure Set out below is a typical study structure for each level. Note that the running order of modules may be adjusted due to schedule requirements.

Applied KnowledgeAvailable as a 6 or 12 month programme dependent on the time you can allocate to your studies.

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DECAccountant in Business

(AB)Accountant in Business

(AB)Management

Accounting (MA)Management

Accounting (MA)

Financial Accounting (FA)

Financial Accounting (FA)

Applied SkillsModules can be achieved over 12 months in an accelerated programme. You may opt to study at a more moderate pace over two years.

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

Corporate & Business Law (LW)

Corporate & Business Law (LW)

Corporate & Business Law (LW)

Performance Management (PM)

Taxation (TX)

Financial Reporting (FR)

Audit & Assurance (AA)

Financial Management (FM)

Strategic ProfessionalAn accelerated programme is available and with full commitment this may be achieved within a minimum of 12 months. A two year programme of study is also available for learners wishing to study at a more relaxed pace.

STRATEGIC PROFESSIONAL (2 CORE AND 2 *OPTIONS)JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

Strategic Business Leader (SBL)

Ethi

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Skill

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Modu

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Strategic Business Leader (SBL)

Strategic Business Reporting (SBR)

*Advanced Financial Management (AFM)

*Advanced Performance Management (APM)

*Advanced Taxation (ATX)

*Advanced Audit and Assurance (AAA)

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Entry Requirements The ACCA minimum entry requirements per country are available at:

www.accaglobal.com/uk/en/qualifications/glance/acca/minimum-entrance-requirements.html

Applicants must have high levels of fluency in the English language. International students are generally required to provide evidence of their English language proficiency. The English language level normally required for entry is IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

ExemptionsThe ACCA offer exemptions from the ACCA qualifications to students who have studied other relevant qualifications. This means you can start your studies at a level that is consistent with the knowledge and skills gained from prior learning and provides you with the quickest route to ACCA membership. The ACCA exemption calculator can be accessed at:

www.accaglobal.com/vn/en/help/exemptions-calculator.html

How much will it cost?Module fees are payable directly to The Management Centre. Contact us for further information and to discuss potential funding and discounts.

Fees payable directly to ACCA include registration fees, subscription fees, exemption fees and exam entry fees, with the exception of on demand computer based examinations, which are paid directly to The Management Centre.

The Management Centre ACCA Team

Mark Learmonth

Head of Management & Professional Training

Susan Oliver Jones

Professional Programmes Co-ordinator

Cath Taylor

ACCA Programme Leader

Our team is highly qualified and experienced within the private, commercial and public sector, combining many years of experience within leadership and management, accounting, law and human resource management roles.

“We look forward to welcoming you to The Training Hub at The Management Centre and being part of your career advancement journey.”

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Application Procedure Employers across the globe seek out ACCA-trained professionals because they know they have the strategic thinking, technical skills and professional values to drive their organisations forward.

There are three entry points to enrol onto the ACCA programme throughout the year (January, April and September) so don’t delay your application. There will be a registration event prior to each intake.

To secure your place on our ACCA programme and to find out more information about fees and discounts please contact us at:

01248 365981

training@themanagementcentre.co.uk

www.bangor.ac.uk/management_centre/training-and-development

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The Training Hub At The Management Centre College Road, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DG

The delivery and standard of the Tuition and Revision courses is very high, the tutors are really knowledgeable and supportive and the environment is relaxed promoting 2 way communication.

Bronwen Lloyd-Williams, Management Accounts Senior Finance Analyst at Betsi Cadwaladr Univerity Health Board

The ACCA Qualification has strengthened my potential in order to achieve a rewarding career that I am excited about.

Laura-Anna Roberts, Finance Manager, Galeri Caernarfon Cyf

Continued Professional Development

supports your career by providing you with

the knowledge and skills that you need to

excel in your role, as well as enhance your

employability for the future. ACCA

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Grŵp Llandrillo Menai working in partnership with Bangor University and The Management Centre

Grŵp Llandrillo Menai (GLLM)At The Management CentreCollege Road, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DG

01248 365981

training@themanagementcentre.co.uk

www.bangor.ac.uk/management centre/training-and-development

twitter.com/TMCBangor

facebook.com/ManagementCentre

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