ZCAS is an ACCA Platinum Learning Partner, accredited to offer tuition, examinations and support at all levels. The centre offers ACCA in full-time, evening and online methods of study. There are two entry routes to acquiring ACCA qualifications:

• Foundation in Accountancy (FIA) Route
• Straight into ACCA Route

FIA consists of a suite of certificates and diplomas. 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. This route is available to grade twelve (12) school leavers and individuals working in finance but have no formal qualification in accounting or finance.

• FA1 – Recording Financial Transactions
• MA1 – Management Information

• FA2 – Maintaining Financial Records
• MA2 – Managing Costs and Finance

• FBT – Business and Technology
• FMA – Management Accounting
• FFA – Financial Accounting

• At least 16 years of age
• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent
• Completion of a level or equivalent gives entry to the next higher level

This route is only open to candidates who have prior relevant experience and qualification for example, A Levels, Diploma or Degree in any field. It is not available to candidates whose only qualification is Grade twelve or GCE. Said candidates should start from the FIA route. There are also some qualifications that are recognized, and exemptions are given by ACCA itself based on equivalent papers passed elsewhere and if the qualification is accredited by ACCA. For example if one has an accounting degree from an accredited learning institution, they can be exempted from the entire ACCA Applied Skills Level.

The Applied Knowledge exams provides students with a broad introduction to the world of finance and develop your essential understanding and techniques in accounting. The following modules are taken at this level:

• Business and Technology (BT)
• Financial Accounting (FA)
• Management Accounting (MA)

The Applied Skills exams build on existing knowledge and understanding and develop strong, broad and practical finance skills required of future strategic professional accountant in any sector or industry. The following modules are taken at this level:

• Corporate and Business Law (CA 1.4)
• Advanced Taxation (CA 3.4)
• Financial Reporting (FR)
• Performance Management (PM)
• Financial Management (FM)
• Audit and Assurance (AA)

The Strategic Professional exams prepare students for future leadership positions. They develop the strategic vision using your unique blend of technical, ethical and professional skills. And you can specialise in areas that best suit your career ambitions. Students must complete both Essentials exams and choose two of the Options. The following modules are taken at this level:

Essentials

• Strategic Business Reporting (SBR)
• Strategic Business Leader (SBL)

Options

• Advanced Financial Management (AFM)
• Advanced Audit and Assurance (AAA)
• Advanced Taxation (ATX)
• Advanced Performance Management (APM)

Completions of the Applied Skills level or any ACCA accredited degree qualification.