ACCA

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
13 Exams · 3 Levels On-Demand Applied Knowledge Exams 4 Exam Sessions a Year 36 Months PER
ACCACHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANT

ABOUT ZIPS CAMPUS

Zeta Institute of Professional Studies (Pvt) Ltd
ZETA INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (Pvt) Ltd
An approved centre for internationally recognised OTHM HND qualifications, with online and physical study in Tamil and English.

ZIPS Campus is an approved centre offering internationally recognised OTHM HND qualifications awarded by the Metropolitan School of Business & Management, UK. As the official study partner of AAT Sri Lanka and CA Sri Lanka, ZIPS prepares students for both professional pathways with experienced lecturers, exam-focused practice and hands-on computer training.

AAT Sri Lanka

Levels 1, 2 and 3 leading to the Diploma in Accounting & Business (NVQ Level 5 equivalent).

CA Sri Lanka

Business, Corporate and Strategic Levels towards Chartered Accountant (ACA qualification).

OTHM HND
Approved Centre
UKRLP
Reg. No. 10096812
Online + Physical
Flexible Study Modes
Tamil + English
Bilingual Mediums

ABOUT ACCA

A global professional accountancy qualification

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) offers a globally recognised professional accountancy qualification that covers financial reporting, audit, tax, performance management, law and business strategy.

The qualification has three levels — Applied Knowledge, Applied Skills and Strategic Professional — followed by the Ethics and Professional Skills module and 36 months of practical experience.

Applied Knowledge exams are on-demand computer-based exams. Applied Skills and Strategic Professional exams are held in four sessions a year: March, June, September and December.
13
Exams to Qualify
3
Levels
36
Months of Practical Experience
4
Exam Sessions a Year

YOUR JOURNEY TO ACCA MEMBERSHIP

From the fundamentals to strategic professional
01
Applied Knowledge

Three on-demand exams in business and technology, management accounting and financial accounting.

02
Applied Skills

Six exams covering law, performance management, tax, financial reporting, audit and financial management.

03
Strategic Professional

SBL and SBR, plus two options from AFM, APM, ATX and AAA.

04
Ethics + Experience

Complete the Ethics and Professional Skills module and 36 months of PER to apply for membership.

Level 1 Applied Knowledge
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Level 2 Applied Skills
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Level 3 Strategic Professional
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EPSM + PER ACCA Member

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

The 13 exams across the three levels of the ACCA qualification
APPLIED KNOWLEDGE
3 exams · on-demand CBE
BT
Business and Technology
MA
Management Accounting
FA
Financial Accounting
APPLIED SKILLS
6 exams
LW
Corporate and Business Law
PM
Performance Management
TX
Taxation
FR
Financial Reporting
AA
Audit and Assurance
FM
Financial Management
STRATEGIC PROFESSIONAL
2 essentials + 2 options
SBL
Strategic Business LeaderEssential
SBR
Strategic Business ReportingEssential
AFM
Advanced Financial ManagementOption
APM
Advanced Performance ManagementOption
ATX
Advanced TaxationOption
AAA
Advanced Audit and AssuranceOption
🎓 Choose 2 of the 4 options
ALSO REQUIRED: Ethics and Professional Skills module (EPSM) and 36 months of Practical Experience Requirement (PER).
Applied Knowledge
On demand
Other exams
Mar · Jun · Sep · Dec
Exams
13 in total
Experience
36 months PER

WHY ACCA

A professional accountancy qualification recognised around the world

WHAT THE QUALIFICATION GIVES YOU

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Broad skill set: Financial reporting, audit, tax, law, performance and financial management in one qualification.
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Start when ready: Applied Knowledge exams are on demand, so you can begin at your own pace.
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Choose your direction: Pick two Strategic Professional options in finance, performance, tax or audit.
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Ethics built in: The Ethics and Professional Skills module develops the skills employers expect.
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Practical experience: 36 months of PER makes your experience part of the qualification.
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Leadership focus: Strategic Business Leader prepares you for senior roles.
Syllabus details, exam sessions, entry routes and exemptions are set by ACCA and can change. Please confirm the current rules with ACCA or with ZIPS before you register.

CAREERS & MEMBERSHIP

Where the ACCA qualification can take you

Roles You Can Grow Into

Chartered Certified Accountant
Auditor
Tax Specialist
Financial Analyst
Financial Controller
Chief Financial Officer
CAREER SUPPORT WITH ZIPS

We help our students prepare for interviews and connect them with opportunities in accounting, audit and corporate finance while they study.

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE (PER)

ACCA students record 36 months of relevant work experience, building the practical skills that complete the qualification.

FROM STUDENT TO ACCA MEMBER
1. Pass all 13 exams
2. Ethics & Professional Skills module
3. 36 months of practical experience
4. Member of
ACCA

HOW TO ENROL

Start your ACCA journey with ZIPS in 4 steps
1
Talk to us

Call or WhatsApp +94 75 414 6530 and tell us where you are in your studies.

2
Check your entry route

We help you confirm your entry route and any exemptions with ACCA.

3
Register with ACCA

Student registration is done directly with ACCA; we guide you through it.

4
Start your classes

Get your timetable and study materials, and begin preparing for your first examinations with ZIPS.

Learn, get certified, and show the world

Everything you need to prepare for the ACCA qualification with ZIPS and turn it into your next career step.

ZIPS LEARN ANYTIME
Weekday & weekendOnline / classroom

Learn on your time

Watch bite-sized videos or in-depth lessons, and study part-time or full-time around your work.

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ACCA Qualification
Awarded by ACCA

Get certified

Pass the examinations and earn the ACCA Qualification, awarded by ACCA.

Certificate added to profile

Prove your skills

Add your certificate to your LinkedIn profile and show employers what you can do.

Partners & Accreditations

Professional bodies we work with and the recognitions behind our qualifications

CMA Sri Lanka
CA Sri Lanka
AAT Sri Lanka
Metropolitan School of Business and Management UK
UGC Recognised
ATHE – Awards for Training and Higher Education
Ofqual – Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation
CPD Certified
WES – World Education Services
International Association of Universities
Verified by British Council
Verified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Latvia
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