Foundations in Accountancy (FIA)

Introduction

Foundations in Accountancy (FIA) is the perfect starting point for a career in accounting and finance. If you′re a school-leaver, have no accounting experience, or would like to start the ACCA qualification but don′t have the minimum academic qualifications, this is the place to begin.

This suite of awards from the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) covers a range of core skills and looks at the wider role of the accountant in business. With each qualification you complete, you′ll be better prepared to take your career to the next level.

Content

Foundations in Accountancy consists of a suite of awards, including certificates, diplomas and a revised Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) Qualification. These flexible awards focus on the core skills of financial accounting and management accounting; and the wider role of the accountant in business at higher levels. The range of awards means employers can pick the level of qualification which most appropriately meets their business needs. In addition, it provides students with flexible entry points with certification awarded at each level, allowing students to tailor the awards, making them an attractive and relevant choice for employers.
 
Certificates

• Introductory Certificate in Financial and Management Accounting: Equivalent to GCSE level, this Certificate is suitable for those already working or aspiring to work in accounting administration, bookkeeping or as a junior accounts clerk. The Diploma is awarded on completion of three exams and a free ACCA online module ‘Foundations in Professionalism’ which only needs to be completed once during your FIA studies.
• Intermediate Certificate in Financial and Management Accounting: Equivalent to ‘A’ Levels, this Certificate is suitable for those already working or aspiring to work in accounting administration, bookkeeping or as a cost clerk within SMEs, larger organizations or financial shared service centres. The Certificate is awarded on completion of two exams and an FIA online module ‘Foundations in Professionalism’ which only needs to be completed once during your studies.
• Diploma in Accounting and Business: Equivalent to an HND or first year degree level, this Diploma is suitable for those already working or aspiring to work in accounting administration, bookkeeping or as an accounts clerk in practice, commercial organizations or the public sector. The Diploma is awarded on completion of three exams and a free ACCA online module ‘Foundations in Professionalism’ which only needs to be completed once during your FIA studies.

Reason for study

Foundations in Accountancy:

• Is a flexible suite of qualifications, which meet the needs of both students and employers
• Provides opportunity for students of ability and application, irrespective of a student’s educational background or learning environment
• Develops skills and competences tailored to the needs of employers, the public and other key stakeholders
• Uses innovative assessment and delivery mechanisms to create highly flexible qualifications
• Provides a grounding in professionalism and ethical behaviour at the core of the qualifications
• Will be implemented and communicated in a clear, concise and timely manner.

Entry requirements

The Foundations in Accountancy (FIA) course is an entry-level series of awards and has no formal academic entry requirements. This means you can register to sit exams for any FIA award at any level.

If you′re aiming to progress to the main ACCA qualification and already have the minimum entry requirements for ACCA already (two ′A′ Levels and three GCSEs) you′re advised to start with ACCA. However, if you haven′t studied for some time you may opt to study for any or all of the FIA awards first.

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