ICT BUSINESS SCHOOL | Islamabad • Lahore • Karachi
Plot No. 63, North Service Road, I-10/3, Islamabad | [Link] | ACCA Approved Employer
ACCA – COMPLETE PROGRAM GUIDE
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants | Basic to Professional Excellence
ICT Business School
1. ABOUT ACCA
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is a globally recognized professional accounting
body headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is one of the largest and fastest-growing international
accountancy bodies in the world.
Founded 1904, London, United Kingdom
Global Membership 240,000+ qualified members
Student Enrollment 500,000+ active students worldwide
Recognition 180+ countries across all continents
Employer Partners Big 4 firms: PwC, Deloitte, KPMG, EY
2. WHY CHOOSE ACCA?
› Globally recognized qualification accepted in 180+ countries
› Diverse career paths: audit, tax, finance, banking, NGOs, government
› Flexibility to study while working — no career gap required
› Opens doors to international career opportunities across all sectors
› Pathway to senior roles: CFO, Financial Director, Senior Tax Consultant
› Recognized by Big 4 accounting firms and leading multinationals
3. ELIGIBILITY & ENTRY ROUTES
Matric / Intermediate Direct entry to ACCA (Foundations or Applied Knowledge level)
O-Level / A-Level Direct entry to ACCA (standard route)
[Link] / BBA Graduate Eligible for subject exemptions — reduces total papers required
Other Qualifications Exemptions assessed on case-by-case basis by ACCA Global
4. ACCA PROGRAM STRUCTURE
The ACCA qualification comprises 17 examinations across four levels, plus a compulsory Ethics &
Professional Skills Module (EPSM) and three years of verified practical experience.
LEVEL PAPERS INCLUDED
Foundations (4 Papers) • FA1 – Recording Financial Transactions
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LEVEL PAPERS INCLUDED
• MA1 – Management Information
• FA2 – Maintaining Financial Records
• MA2 – Managing Cost & Finance
• BT – Business & Technology
Applied Knowledge (3
• MA – Management Accounting
Papers)
• FA – Financial Accounting
• LW – Corporate & Business Law
• PM – Performance Management
• TX – Taxation
Applied Skills (6 Papers)
• FR – Financial Reporting
• AA – Audit & Assurance
• FM – Financial Management
• SBL – Strategic Business Leader (Essentials)
• SBR – Strategic Business Reporting (Essentials)
Strategic Professional (4
Papers) • Options (choose 2): Advanced Audit & Assurance, Advanced
Taxation, Advanced Performance Management, Advanced
Financial Management
5. EXAMINATION DETAILS
Exam Sessions 4 times per year: March, June, September, December
Passing Mark 50% in each paper
On-Demand Exams Available for Foundations & Applied Knowledge papers
Exam Format Computer-Based Exams (CBE) at authorized centres
6. PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT (PER)
› Minimum 3 years of relevant, supervised work experience required
› Experience must be verified and signed off by an ACCA-approved supervisor
› Ethics & Professional Skills Module (EPSM) is compulsory before claiming membership
› PER can be completed concurrently with examinations
7. DURATION & COST ESTIMATE
Typical Duration 3 to 4 years (depending on study pace and exemptions)
Estimated Total Cost PKR 10 to 12 Lakhs (including ACCA registration fees + tuition)
Tuition Provider ICT Business School — Islamabad (On-Site) | Lahore (Online) |
Karachi (Online)
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Plot No. 63, North Service Road, I-10/3, Islamabad | [Link] | ACCA Approved Employer
8. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
ACCA qualification opens career pathways across the following roles and sectors:
JOB ROLES SECTORS
• Auditor • Big 4 Audit Firms (PwC, Deloitte, KPMG, EY)
• Tax Consultant • Multinational Corporations
• Financial Analyst • Commercial & Investment Banks
• CFO / Finance Director • NGOs & Development Organizations
• Banker • Government & Public Sector
• Management Accountant • UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia, Africa
9. TIPS FOR SUCCESS IN ACCA
› Plan your exam sittings strategically — avoid attempting too many papers simultaneously
› Practise ACCA past papers and mock exams under timed conditions
› Master time management — most ACCA papers are time-pressured
› Focus on conceptual understanding and application, not rote learning
› Use ACCA-approved study materials (BPP or Kaplan) alongside ICT lecture notes
› Attend all classes and complete practice questions regularly
ACCA is your passport to an international accounting career. Invest in your qualification today
— ICT Business School is with you at every step.
For Admissions & Queries: ICT Business School | Plot No. 63, North Service Road, I-10/3, Islamabad
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