Acca qulifation faqs

1. What is the target audience for the Certificate in International Financial Reporting?
   The target audience is professional accountants and auditors, qualified in accordance with their national accounting standards. However, it is possible for those with experience, but no formal qualifications in accounting and auditing to register for this Certificate.
   
   
2. How much does the course cost?
   The course materials and assessment for the Certificate are available together for £210 or can be purchased separately at a cost of £115 each.
   ACCA members receive a discount for the Certificate. The course materials and assessment are available together for £168 or can be purchased separately at a cost of £92 each. The discount will be applied automatically when members register online with a valid credit card and enter their ACCA membership number.
   
3. How do I register?
   See the 'how to register' link within this section.
   
   
4. When can I register?
   Students can register online at any time throughout the year – there are no closing dates.
   
   
5. How can I pay for the Certificate in International Financial Reporting?
   The current method of payment for the online courses is by credit or debit card.
   
   
6. What is the duration of the course?
   You will have access to the course for three months exactly from the date that you register.
   
   
7. How many hours does it take to complete the Certificate in International Financial Reporting?
   It is anticipated that the average Certificate in International Financial Reporting student will take 20 hours to work through the course. The course and assessment will count towards CPD for members of ACCA (subject to ACCA guidelines).
   For members following the ACCA Realise Unit Scheme, completing the course materials will contribute 20 units of CPD. A further five units of CPD is available for passing the assessment.
   
   
8. How do I access the course once I have registered?
   On registration, you will be sent a User ID and Password alongside instructions on how to access the course. Please follow these carefully to access the course materials.
   
   
9. What if I forget my password and username?
   You can contact us by e-mailing your query to: students@accaglobal.com and entering 'Certificate in International Financial Reporting' in the e-mail subject line. Please request your password in the body of your e-mail.
   
   
10. How do I download the course materials?
    Go to the course 'Welcome' page. Click on 'Download a printable version of the course' then click on the disk icon to download.
    
    
11. How is the course assessed?
    It is assessed by online multiple-choice assessment. It is only possible for candidates to take the multiple-choice assessment online and marking is also administered and conducted electronically. The score for the assessment will be available on screen for the candidate immediately after taking the assessment.
    
    
12. Do I need to attend an exam centre to sit the assessment?
    No, the assessment is sat online. As long as you have access to a computer then you can sit the assessment anywhere.
    
    
13. How many attempts do I have at the assessment?
    Each student has three attempts. If a student fails all three attempts at the assessment, they will be required to pay a further registration fee and will be given another three attempts to pass the assessment.