ACCA Course Duration After Graduation: A Comprehensive Guide

ACCA Course Duration After Graduation: A Comprehensive Guide

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Understanding the ACCA Course Structure

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The ACCA qualification consists of three levels and an Ethics and Professional Skills Module (EPSM):

1. Applied Knowledge Level (3 papers)


2. Applied Skills Level (6 papers)


3. Strategic Professional Level (4 papers)

In total, there are 13 exams that students must clear to become an ACCA member. Additionally, ACCA requires candidates to complete 36 months of relevant work experience to qualify for full membership.

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ACCA Course Duration After Graduation

1. General Course Duration

For graduates, the ACCA course duration typically ranges between 1.5 to 3 years, depending on exemptions and the number of exams attempted per session. Since ACCA conducts exams four times a year (March, June, September, and December), students can plan their studies flexibly.

2. Exemptions for Graduates

Graduates in commerce, accounting, or related fields are eligible for exemptions from certain papers, reducing their study duration.

Qualification	Exempted Papers	Remaining Papers
B. Com (Bachelor of Commerce)	Up to 5 papers (Applied Knowledge & a few from Applied Skills)	8-9 papers
M.Com (Master of Commerce)	Up to 6 papers	7-8 papers
CA Inter	Up to 6 papers	7-8 papers
CA Final	Up to 9 papers	4 papers
MBA (Finance)	Up to 5-6 papers	7-8 papers

If you have a background in finance or accounting, you should check the official ACCA Exemptions Calculator to know your exact exemptions.

3. Fast-Track Route for CA & Other Professionals

Qualified CAs, CMAs, and CPAs receive maximum exemptions and can complete ACCA in 6-12 months by appearing for only the remaining Strategic Professional level papers.

How Long Does It Take to Complete the ACCA?

For a graduate, there are several factors that decide how fast he can complete the ACCA qualification:

1. Number of Papers Attempted Per Exam Session

Up to 4 papers may be attempted in an ACCA session. Anyways, most of the students would rather take 1-2 papers in a session to balance studies and work.

• Aggressive approach: 3-4 papers per session → Completion in 1.5 years


• Moderate approach: 2 papers per session → Completion in 2 years


• Relaxed approach: 1 paper per session → Completion in 3+ years

2. Study Modes: Self-Study Vs. Coaching

• Self-Study: Perfect for students who already know a significant amount of accounting and are self-disciplined. If the underlying concepts are not clear, it may take longer.


• Coaching or Online Classes: Accelerates learning with structured lessons, mentorship, and professional assistance.

3. Work Experience Requirement

Once students finish their exams, they still need to acquire 36 months of relevant work experience before becoming an ACCA member. Most finish their experience with the tests to avoid prolonging the process.

4. Time Spent on EPSM

Complete the Ethics and Professional Skills Module EPSM (Mandatory, approx. 15-20 hours). When you complete it sooner it enhances your exam results.

Is ACCA Worth Doing After Graduation?

1. Global Recognition

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is approved in more than 180 countries worldwide, the most popular ones include the UK, UAE, copyright, Australia, and Singapore. It offers worldwide employment in auditing, finance, and taxation.

2. Scope of Salary and Career Growth

ACCA members are employed by top firms such as Big 4 (PwC, Deloitte, EY, KPMG), banks, MNCs, etc. ACCA professionals in India with average salaries range from ₹6-12 LPA, which is between 4.8 to 9.5 lakhs and gradually increases with experience.

3. Flexibility & Work-Life Balance

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants is a step above CA or CPA as ACCA lets you take the tests at your own schedule and entitles students to work as they can balance well during

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