ASSOCIATION OF CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS ACCA PROFESSIONAL

Set yourself apart from the crowd by offering employers the complete package in terms of professional and academic accounting qualifications. The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is one of the world's leading professional accountancy organisations with nearly 450,000 members and student members in more than 170 countries. ACCA members work in public practice, industry, commerce and the private sector. The globally recognised ACCA qualification is an established route to professional status - allowing successful students to use the `ACCA' letters after their name.

The ACCA qualification is the fastest growing accountancy qualification in the world and in the UK is one of the recognised accountancy qualifications for Companies Act purposes. Within the ACCA there is a strong focus on professional values, ethics and governance skills which are essential as the accountancy profession moves towards strengthened codes of conduct, regulation and legislation with an increasing focus on professionalism and ethics in accounting.

Set yourself apart from the crowd by offering employers the complete package in terms of professional and academic accounting qualifications.

On completing the course, all you need from your employer is the chance to apply your learning and build up your practical experience. No need for costly time off work to attend college or to study for exams. No risk to the employer about whether you will be able to complete your studies. Your focus can move to maximising your experience in the workplace an attractive proposition to any potential employer.

The course is taught by professionally qualified accountants with significant experience of working as accountants, auditors and tax advisers. Feedback from students has consistently rated Leeds Metropolitan Accounting & Finance tuition as amongst the best in the sector and our international students have praised the services offered by the University in a recent independent survey.

To supplement the ACCA modules and get you ready for the workplace the full time course also includes Professional Practice sessions which aim to help you focus your career ambitions, apply for jobs and develop the skills youll need to be a successful accounting professional. The course offers excellent value for money given the amount of tuition provided, the input on employability and the great range of facilities available in a University environment.

ACCA Course Leader Julie Barnaby has had a range of audit, accounting and governance posts within the public sector. She has worked as an Audit Manager for the Audit Commission and has been Head of Finance for the NHS Modernisation Agency and for the Access Directorate within the Department of Health. She has also headed the section responsible for managing the relationship between the Department of Health and it's audit agencies - the National Audit Office and the Audit Commission and has supported the Permanent Secretary in appearances before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). Just before joining Leeds Met she was Acting Director of Finance for NHS Direct.

This module aims to enable students to apply relevant knowledge, skills, and exercise professional judgement in carrying out the role of the accountant relating to governance, internal control, compliance, and the management of risk within an organisation - in the context of an overall ethical framework. This module aims to enable students to apply knowledge, skills, and exercise professional judgement in the application and evaluation of financial reporting principles and practices in a range of business contexts and situations. This module aims to enable students to apply relevant knowledge, skills, and exercise professional judgement in assessing strategic position, determining strategic choice, and implementing strategic action through business process and structural change, coordinating knowledge systems and information technology, and by managing quality processes, projects, and people. This module aims to enable students to apply relevant knowledge, skills, and exercise professional judgement in providing relevant information and advice to individuals and businesses on the impact of the major taxes on financial decisions and situations. This module aims to enable students to apply relevant knowledge, skills, and exercise professional judgement in analysing, evaluating, concluding and reporting on the assurance engagement and other audit and assurance issues in the context of best practice and current developments. Values, ethics and governance are essential skills for finance professionals. Not only will we train you to be a good accountant, but also an accountant that's good.
As part of your ethical development, students are required to complete the Professional Ethics module, developed by ACCA. This will give you exposure to a range of ethical perspectives and includes several self-tests which require you to reflect on your own ethical behaviour and values. You then apply what you have learned in a case study where you experience an audit situation from two points of view - that of the auditor and the corporate financial accountant.
You are given access to the Professional Ethics module as soon as you become eligible to take Paper P1, Governance, Risk and Ethics. It is recommended that you take the Professional Ethics module at the same time as, or before, the Governance, Risk and Ethics paper.

This programme is classroom-based, aimed at delivering the professional body exam syllabus using a mixture of lectures and working through exam style questions. You will be given extensive feedback on exam style questions and the opportunity to take a mock examination.

All teaching materials, along with an extensive bank of practice questions are available online to enable you to flexibly plan your learning when you are not in the classroom. Students also have access to a broad range of supporting materials in the award winning Leeds Met library.

There are two important steps to becoming a professional accountant: passing exams and undertaking
relevant work experience. Both the exams and the experience requirements are set and approved by ACCA and meet industry requirements. This ensures that your qualification is rigorous, business focused and delivers the skills that employers seek.

ACCA is now the largest international professional accountancy body in 49 countries and in the top three bodies in 54 countries. Currently more than 325,000 students are studying for the ACCA Qualification worldwide, preparing to become the next generation of Finance Directors, Chief Financial Officers, Chief Executive Officers and Partners.

Students have full access to the University Careers Service during their studies and for five years after completing the course, helping you to plan to develop your career goals.