ACCA F4-F6 Qualifications

As you are now progressing through your studies the course content in the fourth, fifth and sixth papers becomes more complex. In this qualification you will study:

• F4 – Corporate and Business Law
• F5 – Performance Management
• F6 – Taxation

The content that you will cover in the next three papers will look at the legal framework required in accounting, how to manage performance and the way in which taxes are administered in business. In addition to these, you will also learn how to apply professional and ethical skills to these different areas. F4 Corporate and Business Law Students will study in detail the general legal framework that relates to accounting processes which are commonly used in business. You will also learn to recognise when it is necessary to obtain further legal advice in relation to an accounting practice, process or activity. F5 Performance Management Through this paper you will further develop your skills primarily in relation to management accounting. Students will explore the various techniques that relate to both quantitative and qualitative information often required for key business processes such as evaluating performance, control and making decisions. F6 Taxation The final section of this qualification will teach you about the UK tax system and how it can be applied to individuals, single companies and groups of businesses.

Within the course you will have to complete three main examinations, F4 through to F6. These are formal exams which you will have to take at an ACCA approved centre and the centres are located throughout the country.

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Students must have passed units F1-F3, except in cases where exemptions have been agreed with ACCA. In addition to the above, students must:

• Be over the age of 18 years
• Demonstrate fluency with the English language. If English is your second language, we recommend that you have an IELTS 5.5 or higher.
• Have access to a computer and the internet for the duration of the course to access the VLC and course materials
• Be able to attend all required ACCA examinations at an approved centre in the UK.

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Once you have completed the ACCA Level 4 Diploma which covers papers F4 to F6, you can progress onto the next stage of the ACCA qualification. This can only serve to boost your career prospects as you develop your skills and competencies in areas of finance and accounting. It can also help you move a step closer to securing full chartered status. Example job roles and salaries are:

• Management Accountant (Trainee): £25,500
• Audit Senior: £37,500

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is an international organisation set up for professional accountants. It has more than 48,000 students and 188,000 members across 181 countries. Members of the ACCA are highly sought after by many recruiters because the skills acquired during the course will provide employees with the ability to apply accounting practices and implement procedures with skill and precision. Qualifying with an ACCA certification means that employers know that you have some of the highest ethical and professional standards. Studying the Online ACCA qualification will give you the best possible start to your career, providing you with comprehensive skills, expertise and knowledge to succeed in the industry.