What is ACCA?
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants is one of the leading professional qualifications in finance and accounting. It is IFAC-compliant, recognized in 181+ countries and aligned with international IFRS standards.
ACCA in numbers
More than a diploma — a pass to a global career
ACCA is a practical and strategic qualification. It prepares not only technical accountants, but also financial leaders: CFOs, auditors, consultants and entrepreneurs.
- IFAC-compliant qualificationA founding member of the International Federation of Accountants — a global standard
- Aligned with IFRSInternational Financial Reporting Standards are at the core of the program
- Strategic business skillsLeadership, ethics and sustainability — not only accounting technique
- Universal applicationPublic practice, industry, commerce, public sector and academia
Three required elements
To become an ACCA member (FCCA), you need all three components. Passing exams alone is not enough.
Up to 13 exams
Computer-Based Examinations (CBE) with tasks and case studies. IFRS and real business situations are used throughout.
- Applied Knowledge — 3 exams
- Applied Skills — 6 exams
- Strategic Professional — 4 exams
- Exemptions may apply with a university degree
Ethics and professional skills
Ethics and Professional Skills Module — a required online module built around realistic business cases.
- 20–30 hours of online learning
- Completed before or during Strategic Professional
- Ethical decision-making
- One-time cost of £81
36 months of experience
Practical Experience Requirement — relevant work experience supervised by a qualified professional.
- 36 months of relevant experience
- Finance, accounting, audit and tax
- 9 Performance Objectives
- Can be completed alongside studies
Steps to start learning
Three simple steps from ACCA registration to your first class. During the free consultation we help you through the whole process.
Register on accaglobal.com
Create an account on the official ACCA website, complete your profile and upload education documents such as a school certificate or diploma.
Calculate exemptions
Use the ACCA Global Exemptions Calculator to check exemptions based on your university degree. You may save 1–3 exams.
Start studying at Axiom
Enroll at Axiom School. We select the right schedule, format and preparation plan based on your starting level.
ACCA in Tajikistan
ACCA is active in Central Asia and regularly runs events in Tajikistan. Students from Tajikistan achieve strong results in global exams.
Why ACCA works everywhere
The qualification opens career access in countries around the world and is supported by agreements with regulators and employers.
181+ countries
ACCA is recognized as a professional qualification across most of the world — UK, USA, EU, Asia and the Middle East
Mutual Recognition
Agreements with HKICPA, CPA Australia/NZ and ICPAB Bulgaria enable dual membership and faster local pathways
Audit signing rights
Protected statuses and signing rights in many jurisdictions including Malaysia, the EU and others
7,300+ employers
Approved Employers include Big4, multinational corporations, banks, public sector and NGOs around the world
Ready to start your ACCA path?
A free consultation helps you register, calculate exemptions, choose the right study plan and forecast your timeline to qualification.