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are also eligible:</p> <ul> <li>Membership of an Accountancy Professional Body</li> <li>A relevant degree  (attracting exemptions from AB – LW..   4 exemptions ) plus two years' relevant work experience in an Accounting environment</li> <li>Three years' relevant work experience</li> <li>ACCA Affiliate</li> <li>ACCA Diploma in Financial Management (or Certified Diploma in Accounting & Finance)</li> <li>ACCA Certificate in International Financial Reporting plus two years relevant work experience.</li> </ul> </div> <div class="content-list-item__description body-copy"> </div> <div class="rf-btn-container"> <a href="/us/en/qualifications/glance/dipifr.html" class="rf-btn rf-btn--hollow rf-btn--iconed"> <span class="rf-btn__text">Read more</span> <span class="rf-btn__icon-container"> <span class="rf-btn__icon icon-right"></span> <span class="rf-btn__icon icon-right"></span> </span> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="content-list-item content-list-item--no-image"> <div 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You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of sustainability and the impact it has on organisations, from strategy and management decisions, to reporting and assurance. Over approximately 60 hours of learning and practice, you’ll learn to embrace change and realise your true potential.</p> </div> <table class="table table--vertical-th"> <tbody> <tr> <th scope="col">Entry requirements</th> <td>Although there are no specific entry requirements for admission, the syllabus content and assessments may be challenging for candidates without any accounting knowledge.</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="col">Number of exams</th> <td>Candidates can either study separately for all four individual Certificates and then take a final, overarching exam to receive the Diploma, or they can approach the Diploma as a single, integrated learning programme, comprising four courses and a revision and practice module.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div class="content-list-item__description body-copy"> </div> <div class="rf-btn-container"> <a href="/us/en/qualifications/glance/professional-diploma-in-sustainability.html" class="rf-btn rf-btn--hollow rf-btn--iconed"> <span class="rf-btn__text">Read more</span> <span class="rf-btn__icon-container"> <span class="rf-btn__icon icon-right"></span> <span class="rf-btn__icon icon-right"></span> </span> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="content-list-item content-list-item--no-image"> <div class="content-list-item__content"> <div class="content-list-item__heading"> <p class="content-list-item__meta">Professional</p> <h3 class="content-list-item__title" id="Oxford-Brookes-BSc-degree"> Oxford Brookes BSc degree </h3> </div> <div class="content-list-item__description body-copy"> </div> <div class="content-list-item__description body-copy"> <p>This programme will close in May 2026. <a href="/us/en/student/exam-entry-and-administration/oxford-brookes-bsc-hons-in-applied-accounting/completion-deadline---2026.html" target="_blank">Visit our completion deadlines page</a> for further information</p> <p>You need to be a registered ACCA Student and have opted-in to the BSc Degree Scheme.</p> </div> <table class="table table--vertical-th"> <tbody> <tr> <th scope="col">Number of exams</th> <td>Successfully complete all Applied Knowledge and Applies Skills exams, including passing Financial Reporting (FR), Audit and Assurance (AA) and Financial Management (FM) exams</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="col">How long does it take?</th> <td>You must pass your RAP within 10 years of the earliest of: the date of your first ACCA examination pass, <i>or</i> the date of your first ACCA exemption being granted, <i>or</i> within 5 years of <b>passing</b> 3 ACCA <b>examinations </b>(Applied Skills or Strategic Professional) <b>or </b>being a full member of ACCA of good standing (that is have an up to date CPD record)</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="col">What else is involved?</th> <td>Complete and pass the Oxford Brookes University Research and Analysis Project and the ACCA Ethics and Professional Skills Module</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="col"> </th> <td>The BSc programme is closing in 2026. <a href="/us/en/student/exam-entry-and-administration/oxford-brookes-bsc-hons-in-applied-accounting/completion-deadline---2026.html">Find out more</a>.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div class="content-list-item__description body-copy"> </div> <div class="rf-btn-container"> <a href="/us/en/qualifications/glance/oxford-brookes-bsc-degree-applied-accounting.html" class="rf-btn rf-btn--hollow rf-btn--iconed"> <span class="rf-btn__text">Read more</span> <span class="rf-btn__icon-container"> <span class="rf-btn__icon icon-right"></span> <span class="rf-btn__icon icon-right"></span> </span> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="content-list-item content-list-item--no-image"> <div class="content-list-item__content"> <div class="content-list-item__heading"> <p class="content-list-item__meta">Professional / Post Membership</p> <h3 class="content-list-item__title" id="University-of-London-MSc-in-Professional-Accountancy"> University of London MSc in Professional Accountancy </h3> </div> <div class="content-list-item__description body-copy"> <p>Open to all ACCA members and affiliates.</p> </div> <table class="table table--vertical-th"> <tbody> <tr> <th scope="col">Number of exams</th> <td> </td> <td>You’ll need to complete two modules (from a choice of four) and one capstone project</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="col">What else is involved?</th> <td> </td> <td>You can study online via distance learning or at a local study centre</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="col">How long does it take?</th> <td> </td> <td>Each module runs over 10 weeks followed by an assessment. The capstone project runs over two 10 week sessions and has two assessment points. Depending on the modules you select, you can complete the MSc in around one year, taking up to a max of 5 years</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div class="content-list-item__description body-copy"> </div> <div class="rf-btn-container"> <a href="/us/en/qualifications/glance/university-of-london-uol-msc-in-professional-accountancy.html" class="rf-btn rf-btn--hollow rf-btn--iconed"> <span class="rf-btn__text">Read more</span> <span class="rf-btn__icon-container"> <span class="rf-btn__icon icon-right"></span> <span class="rf-btn__icon icon-right"></span> </span> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="content-list-item content-list-item--no-image"> <div class="content-list-item__content"> <div class="content-list-item__heading"> <p class="content-list-item__meta">Post membership</p> <h3 class="content-list-item__title" id="Oxford-Brookes-Global-MBA"> Oxford Brookes Global MBA </h3> </div> <div class="content-list-item__description body-copy"> </div> <div class="content-list-item__description body-copy"> <p>ACCA member or a minimum of three years’ professional/managerial work experience.</p> </div> <table class="table table--vertical-th"> <tbody> <tr> <th scope="col"><b>Work experience</b></th> <td>None involved in qualifying, but three years' professional/managerial work experience is required for entry.</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="col"><b>Number of exams</b></th> <td>Assignment-based and two exams.</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="col"><b>How long does it take?</b></th> <td>If an ACCA member, as little as 21 months.</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="col"><b>What else is involved?</b></th> <td>Two face-to-face workshops.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div class="content-list-item__description body-copy"> </div> <div class="rf-btn-container"> <a href="/us/en/qualifications/glance/mba.html" class="rf-btn rf-btn--hollow rf-btn--iconed"> <span class="rf-btn__text">Read more</span> <span class="rf-btn__icon-container"> <span class="rf-btn__icon icon-right"></span> <span class="rf-btn__icon icon-right"></span> </span> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="content-list-item content-list-item--no-image"> <div class="content-list-item__content"> <div class="content-list-item__heading"> <p class="content-list-item__meta">Professional</p> <h3 class="content-list-item__title" id="Cert-BA---Certificate-in-Business-Analytics"> Cert BA - Certificate in Business Analytics </h3> </div> <div class="content-list-item__description body-copy"> <p>With the increasing availability of broad and deep sources of information, business analytics is an even more critical capability for enterprises of all types and all sizes.</p> </div> <table class="table table--vertical-th"> <tbody> <tr> <th scope="col"><b>Entry requirements</b></th> <td>No prior knowledge required</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="col"><b>Cost</b></th> <td>ACCA members: 799 GBP<br> Non-members: 1499 GBP</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="col"><b>How long does it take?</b></th> <td>36 hours</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div class="content-list-item__description body-copy"> </div> <div class="rf-btn-container"> <a href="/us/en/qualifications/glance/certificate-in-business-analytics-certba.html" class="rf-btn rf-btn--hollow rf-btn--iconed"> <span class="rf-btn__text">Read more</span> <span class="rf-btn__icon-container"> <span class="rf-btn__icon icon-right"></span> <span class="rf-btn__icon icon-right"></span> </span> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="content-list-item content-list-item--no-image"> <div class="content-list-item__content"> <div class="content-list-item__heading"> <p class="content-list-item__meta">Foundation level</p> <h3 class="content-list-item__title" id="Diploma-in-Accounting-and-Business---International-Baccalaureate-Career-related-Programme-"> Diploma in Accounting and Business - International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme </h3> </div> <div class="content-list-item__description body-copy"> <p>IBO students who are seeking an accelerated pathway to a career in accounting, finance and business can get a head-start through the IBCP with ACCA’s Diploma in Accounting and Business - International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme.</p> </div> <table class="table table--vertical-th"> <tbody> <tr> <th scope="col"><b>Number of exams</b></th> <td>Four Career Programme Core courses<br> Two International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Courses<br> Three ACCA exams</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="col"><b>How long does it take? </b></th> <td>Up to 24 months</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="col"><b>Who is it for? </b></th> <td>Designed for people who are just starting out on their business education journeys and students in the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div class="content-list-item__description body-copy"> </div> <div class="rf-btn-container"> <a href="/us/en/qualifications/glance/diploma-in-accounting-and-business-ibcp.html" class="rf-btn rf-btn--hollow rf-btn--iconed"> <span class="rf-btn__text">Read more</span> <span class="rf-btn__icon-container"> <span class="rf-btn__icon icon-right"></span> <span class="rf-btn__icon icon-right"></span> </span> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="content-list-item content-list-item--no-image"> <div class="content-list-item__content"> <div class="content-list-item__heading"> <p class="content-list-item__meta">Foundation level</p> <h3 class="content-list-item__title" id="Diploma-in-Financial-and-Management-Accounting---International-Baccalaureate-Career-related-Programme-"> Diploma in Financial and Management Accounting - International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme </h3> </div> <div class="content-list-item__description body-copy"> <p>IBO students who are seeking the universal language of business accounting can get a head-start through the IBCP with a Diploma in Financial and Management Accounting - International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme.</p> </div> <table class="table table--vertical-th"> <tbody> <tr> <th scope="col">Number of exams</th> <td>Four Career Programme Core courses<br> Two International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Courses<br> Two ACCA exams</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="col">How long does it take?</th> <td>Up to 24 months</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="col">Who is it for?</th> <td>Designed for people who are just starting out on their business education journeys and students in the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div class="content-list-item__description body-copy"> </div> <div class="rf-btn-container"> <a href="/us/en/qualifications/glance/diploma-in-management-accounting-ibcp.html" class="rf-btn rf-btn--hollow rf-btn--iconed"> <span class="rf-btn__text">Read more</span> <span class="rf-btn__icon-container"> <span class="rf-btn__icon icon-right"></span> <span class="rf-btn__icon icon-right"></span> </span> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="content-list-item content-list-item--no-image"> <div class="content-list-item__content"> <div class="content-list-item__heading"> <p class="content-list-item__meta">Professional</p> <h3 class="content-list-item__title" id="Advanced-Diploma-in-Finance-and-Business-(in-Russian)"> Advanced Diploma in Finance and Business (in Russian) </h3> </div> <div class="content-list-item__description body-copy"> </div> <div class="content-list-item__description body-copy"> <p>Equivalent to the ACCA Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business, these Russian Language exams develop the strong, broad and practical finance skills required of future strategic professional accountant in any sector or industry.</p> </div> <table class="table table--vertical-th"> <tbody> <tr> <th scope="col">Number of exams</th> <td>Up to 6, depending on exemptions.</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="col">How long does it take?</th> <td>18 months on average.</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="col">What else is involved?</th> <td>Professional Ethics Module</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div class="content-list-item__description body-copy"> </div> <div class="rf-btn-container"> <a href="/us/en/qualifications/glance/russian-language-advanced-diploma.html" class="rf-btn rf-btn--hollow rf-btn--iconed"> <span class="rf-btn__text">Read more</span> <span class="rf-btn__icon-container"> <span class="rf-btn__icon icon-right"></span> <span class="rf-btn__icon icon-right"></span> </span> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="content-list-item content-list-item--no-image"> <div class="content-list-item__content"> <div class="content-list-item__heading"> <p class="content-list-item__meta">Professional</p> <h3 class="content-list-item__title" id="Certificate-in-Business-Valuations"> Certificate in Business Valuations </h3> </div> <div class="content-list-item__description body-copy"> </div> <div class="content-list-item__description body-copy"> <p>There are no formal entry requirements, but we recommend that an educational or vocational background in business valuations is gained before starting this certificate. Primarily the course is aimed at people who already have a professional accountancy qualification.</p> </div> <table class="table table--vertical-th"> <tbody> <tr> <th scope="col">Work experience involved</th> <td>None involved in qualifying, but the qualification is designed to accompany relevant work.</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="col">Number of exams</th> <td>None.</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="col">How long does it take?</th> <td>Average of 20 hours.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div class="content-list-item__description body-copy"> </div> <div class="rf-btn-container"> <a href="/us/en/qualifications/glance/certificate-in-business-valuations.html" class="rf-btn rf-btn--hollow rf-btn--iconed"> <span class="rf-btn__text">Read more</span> <span class="rf-btn__icon-container"> <span class="rf-btn__icon icon-right"></span> <span class="rf-btn__icon icon-right"></span> </span> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="content-list-item content-list-item--no-image"> <div class="content-list-item__content"> <div class="content-list-item__heading"> <p class="content-list-item__meta">Professional</p> <h3 class="content-list-item__title" id="CertDA---Certificate-in-Data-Analytics"> CertDA - Certificate in Data Analytics </h3> </div> <div class="content-list-item__description body-copy"> <p>The CertDA will help you learn about big data, the various sources of data, types of analytics, and become familiar with the range of tools and techniques required to extract, manipulate and interpret and present data</p> </div> <div class="content-list-item__description body-copy"> <p>No prior knowledge required.</p> </div> <table class="table table--vertical-th"> <tbody> <tr> <th scope="col"><b>Cost</b></th> <td>ACCA members: 75 GBP<br> Non-members: 100 GBP</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="col"><b>How long does it take?</b></th> <td>4 hours</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="col"><b>Access period</b></th> <td>12 months</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div class="content-list-item__description body-copy"> </div> <div class="rf-btn-container"> <a href="/us/en/qualifications/glance/certificate-in-data-analytics-certda.html" class="rf-btn rf-btn--hollow rf-btn--iconed"> <span class="rf-btn__text">Read more</span> <span class="rf-btn__icon-container"> <span class="rf-btn__icon icon-right"></span> <span class="rf-btn__icon icon-right"></span> </span> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="content-list-item content-list-item--no-image"> <div class="content-list-item__content"> <div class="content-list-item__heading"> <p class="content-list-item__meta">Professional</p> <h3 class="content-list-item__title" id="CertDIF---Certificate-in-Digital-Innovation-for-Finance"> CertDIF - Certificate in Digital Innovation for Finance </h3> </div> <div class="content-list-item__description body-copy"> <p>The ACCA Certificate in Digital Innovation for Finance is aimed at accountancy, finance, business and advisory professionals who wish to develop their knowledge, skills and awareness of innovations in digital technology and its impact on the finance profession.</p> </div> <div class="content-list-item__description body-copy"> <p>No prior knowledge required.</p> </div> <table class="table table--vertical-th"> <tbody> <tr> <th scope="col"><b>Cost</b></th> <td>ACCA members: 200 GBP<br> Non-members: 255 GBP</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="col"><b>How long does it take?</b></th> <td>20 hours</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="col"><b>Access period</b></th> <td>12 months</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div class="content-list-item__description body-copy"> </div> <div class="rf-btn-container"> <a href="/us/en/qualifications/glance/certdif.html" class="rf-btn rf-btn--hollow rf-btn--iconed"> <span class="rf-btn__text">Read more</span> <span class="rf-btn__icon-container"> <span class="rf-btn__icon icon-right"></span> <span class="rf-btn__icon icon-right"></span> </span> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="content-list-item content-list-item--no-image"> <div class="content-list-item__content"> <div class="content-list-item__heading"> <p class="content-list-item__meta">Professional</p> <h3 class="content-list-item__title" id="Cert-Fintech---Certificate-in-FinTech-for-Finance-and-Business-Leaders-"> Cert Fintech - Certificate in FinTech for Finance and Business Leaders </h3> </div> <div class="content-list-item__description body-copy"> <p>CertFinTech consists of three courses, which ensure finance professionals have the practical skills needed to develop an effective and productive understanding of key technologies.</p> </div> <div class="content-list-item__description body-copy"> <p>No prior knowledge required.</p> </div> <table class="table table--vertical-th"> <tbody> <tr> <th scope="col"><b>Cost</b></th> <td>ACCA members: 320 GBP<br> Non-members: 430 GBP</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="col"><b>How long does it take?</b></th> <td>50 hours</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="col"><b>Access period</b></th> <td>12 months</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div class="content-list-item__description body-copy"> </div> <div class="rf-btn-container"> <a href="/us/en/qualifications/glance/certificate-in-fintech-for-finance-and-business-leaders.html" class="rf-btn rf-btn--hollow rf-btn--iconed"> <span class="rf-btn__text">Read more</span> <span class="rf-btn__icon-container"> <span class="rf-btn__icon icon-right"></span> <span class="rf-btn__icon icon-right"></span> </span> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="content-list-item content-list-item--no-image"> <div class="content-list-item__content"> <div class="content-list-item__heading"> <p class="content-list-item__meta">Professional</p> <h3 class="content-list-item__title" id="CertGBS---Certificate-in-Global-Business-Services"> CertGBS - Certificate in Global Business Services </h3> </div> <div class="content-list-item__description body-copy"> <p>CertGBS will give you the skills and expertise to process accounting reports, and to understand shared services, process and standards – ideal for new starters or junior roles.</p> </div> <div class="content-list-item__description body-copy"> <p>No prior knowledge required.</p> </div> <table class="table table--vertical-th"> <tbody> <tr> <th scope="col">Cost ACCA members:</th> <td>210 GBP</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="col">Non-members: </th> <td>285 GBP</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="col">How long does it take?  </th> <td>10 to 15 hours</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="col">Access period    </th> <td>12 months</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div class="content-list-item__description body-copy"> </div> <div class="rf-btn-container"> <a href="/us/en/qualifications/glance/certificate-in-global-business-services.html" class="rf-btn rf-btn--hollow rf-btn--iconed"> <span class="rf-btn__text">Read more</span> <span class="rf-btn__icon-container"> <span class="rf-btn__icon icon-right"></span> <span class="rf-btn__icon icon-right"></span> </span> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="content-list-item content-list-item--no-image"> <div class="content-list-item__content"> <div class="content-list-item__heading"> <p class="content-list-item__meta">Professional</p> <h3 class="content-list-item__title" id="Cert-IR---Certificate-in-Integrated-Reporting"> Cert IR - Certificate in Integrated Reporting </h3> </div> <div class="content-list-item__description body-copy"> <p>The ACCA Certificate in Integrated Reporting focuses on how to implement Integrated Reporting in your organisation. It outlines what’s required to develop a successful Integrated Report and takes you through how to go about it.</p> </div> <div class="content-list-item__description body-copy"> <p>No prior knowledge required.</p> </div> <table class="table table--vertical-th"> <tbody> <tr> <th scope="col"><b>Cost</b></th> <td>ACCA members: 300 GBP + VAT<br> Non-members: 350 GBP + VAT</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="col"><b>How long does it take?</b></th> <td>21 hours</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="col"><b>Access period</b></th> <td>12 months</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div class="content-list-item__description body-copy"> </div> <div class="rf-btn-container"> <a href="/us/en/qualifications/glance/certificate-in-integrated-reporting-certif.html" class="rf-btn rf-btn--hollow rf-btn--iconed"> <span class="rf-btn__text">Read more</span> <span class="rf-btn__icon-container"> <span class="rf-btn__icon icon-right"></span> <span class="rf-btn__icon icon-right"></span> </span> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="content-list-item content-list-item--no-image"> <div class="content-list-item__content"> <div class="content-list-item__heading"> <p class="content-list-item__meta">Professional</p> <h3 class="content-list-item__title" id="CertIA---Certificate-in-International-Auditing"> CertIA - Certificate in International Auditing </h3> </div> <div class="content-list-item__description body-copy"> </div> <div class="content-list-item__description body-copy"> <p>Designed for professional accountants and auditors working in audit or seeking to make a move in to audit practice. An educational or vocational background in auditing is recommended before commencing the Cert IA.</p> <p>This course would benefit ACCA members who qualified before the clarified ISAs were introduced or for members who wish to ensure that their audit knowledge is up to date with all relevant IAASB publications.</p> </div> <table class="table table--vertical-th"> <tbody> <tr> <th scope="col"><b>Work experience</b></th> <td>None involved in qualifying, but the qualification is designed to accompany relevant work.</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="col"><b>Number of exams</b></th> <td>One online multiple-choice assessment.</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="col"><b>How long does it take?</b></th> <td>Average of 25 hours.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div class="content-list-item__description body-copy"> </div> <div class="rf-btn-container"> <a href="/us/en/qualifications/glance/certia.html" class="rf-btn rf-btn--hollow rf-btn--iconed"> <span class="rf-btn__text">Read more</span> <span class="rf-btn__icon-container"> <span class="rf-btn__icon icon-right"></span> <span class="rf-btn__icon icon-right"></span> </span> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="content-list-item content-list-item--no-image"> <div class="content-list-item__content"> <div class="content-list-item__heading"> <p class="content-list-item__meta">Professional</p> <h3 class="content-list-item__title" id="CertIFR---Certificate-in-International-Financial-Reporting"> CertIFR - Certificate in International Financial Reporting </h3> </div> <div class="content-list-item__description body-copy"> </div> <div class="content-list-item__description body-copy"> <p>Designed for professional accountants and auditors qualified in their national accounting standards who need to update their skills to meet the challenges involved in adopting and implementing IFRS in their workplace. An educational or vocational background in financial reporting is recommended before starting the Cert IFR. This course also benefits ACCA members who gained their qualification prior to the introduction of IFRS. For ACCA members whose qualifications are already based on IFRS, the Cert IFR is an opportunity to update their IFRS knowledge for recent IASB publications.</p> </div> <table class="table table--vertical-th"> <tbody> <tr> <th scope="col"><b>Work experience</b></th> <td>None involved in qualifying, but the qualification is designed to accompany relevant work.</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="col"><b>Number of exams</b></th> <td>One online multiple-choice assessment. </td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="col"><b>How long does it take?</b></th> <td>Average of 20 hours. </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div class="content-list-item__description body-copy"> </div> <div class="rf-btn-container"> <a href="/us/en/qualifications/glance/certifr.html" class="rf-btn rf-btn--hollow rf-btn--iconed"> <span class="rf-btn__text">Read more</span> <span class="rf-btn__icon-container"> <span class="rf-btn__icon icon-right"></span> <span class="rf-btn__icon icon-right"></span> </span> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="content-list-item content-list-item--no-image"> <div class="content-list-item__content"> <div class="content-list-item__heading"> <p class="content-list-item__meta">Professional</p> <h3 class="content-list-item__title" id="Certificate-in-International-Public-Sector-Accounting-Standards-"> Certificate in International Public Sector Accounting Standards </h3> </div> <div class="content-list-item__description body-copy"> </div> <div class="content-list-item__description body-copy"> <p>No formal qualifications are required. 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Certificate in Sustainability Finance </h3> </div> <div class="content-list-item__description body-copy"> <p>Sustainability is one of the burning issues of our times and is relevant to us all, regardless of where we live or how we earn our living.</p> </div> <div class="content-list-item__description body-copy"> <p>No prior knowledge required.</p> </div> <table class="table table--vertical-th"> <tbody> <tr> <th scope="col"><b>Cost</b></th> <td>ACCA members: 210 GBP<br> Non-members: 285 GBP</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="col"><b>How long does it take?</b></th> <td>20 hours</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="col"><b>Access period</b></th> <td>12 months</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div class="content-list-item__description body-copy"> </div> <div class="rf-btn-container"> <a href="/us/en/qualifications/glance/certificate-in-sustainability-finance-certsf.html" class="rf-btn rf-btn--hollow rf-btn--iconed"> <span class="rf-btn__text">Read more</span> <span class="rf-btn__icon-container"> <span class="rf-btn__icon icon-right"></span> <span class="rf-btn__icon icon-right"></span> </span> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="content-list-item content-list-item--no-image"> <div class="content-list-item__content"> <div class="content-list-item__heading"> <p class="content-list-item__meta">Professional</p> <h3 class="content-list-item__title" id="Certificate-in-Tax-and-Regulation-(UAE)"> Certificate in Tax and Regulation (UAE) </h3> </div> <div class="content-list-item__description body-copy"> <p>Understand the business environment and regulations of the UAE.</p> </div> <table class="table table--vertical-th"> <tbody> <tr> <th scope="col"><b>Cost</b></th> <td>£395</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="col"><b>How long does it take?</b></th> <td>20 hours</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="col"><b>Access period</b></th> <td>12 months</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div class="content-list-item__description body-copy"> </div> <div class="rf-btn-container"> <a href="/us/en/qualifications/glance/UAE-Tax-and-Regulation-Certificate.html" class="rf-btn rf-btn--hollow rf-btn--iconed"> <span class="rf-btn__text">Read more</span> <span class="rf-btn__icon-container"> <span class="rf-btn__icon icon-right"></span> <span class="rf-btn__icon icon-right"></span> </span> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="content-list-item content-list-item--no-image"> <div class="content-list-item__content"> <div class="content-list-item__heading"> <p class="content-list-item__meta">Professional</p> <h3 class="content-list-item__title" id="UAE-Tax-Fellowship"> UAE Tax Fellowship </h3> </div> <div class="content-list-item__description body-copy"> <p>A programme designed as a mandatory requirement for accredited auditors in the UAE.</p> </div> <table class="table table--vertical-th"> <tbody> <tr> <th scope="col"><b>Cost</b></th> <td>Various</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="col"><b>Access period</b></th> <td>12-24 months</td> </tr> <tr> <th scope="col"><b>Exam</b></th> <td>Invigilated assessments</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div class="content-list-item__description body-copy"> </div> <div class="rf-btn-container"> <a href="/us/en/qualifications/glance/UAE-Tax-and-Regulation-Certificate1.html" class="rf-btn rf-btn--hollow rf-btn--iconed"> <span class="rf-btn__text">Read more</span> <span class="rf-btn__icon-container"> <span class="rf-btn__icon icon-right"></span> <span class="rf-btn__icon icon-right"></span> </span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="main__right grid-col grid-col--5-12-at-screen1000 grid-col--4-12-at-screen1400"> <div class="related-panel related-panel--additional-info"> <div class="related-panel__heading"> <i class="related-panel__icon icon-student"></i> <div class="related-panel__heading-content"> <h3 class="related-panel__title">Apply online</h3> </div> </div> <div class="related-panel__content"> <p class="related-panel__description"> Start your application for the ACCA Qualification or a Foundations in Accountancy qualification online today. </p> </div> <div class="related-panel__button-container rf-btn-container"> <a href="https://www.accaglobal.com/acca-registration-intro.html" class="rf-btn rf-btn--full-width" target="_blank"> <span class="rf-btn__text"> Apply now </span> </a> </div> <div class="related-panel__content related-panel__content--secondary"> <p class="related-panel__description related-panel__description--secondary"> If you're thinking of a career in finance, why not leave your details so we can stay in touch? 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