What is the difference between the two versions for this paper, what is different in the UK version to the International one in terms of syllabus other than the UK not showing the mark split in the exam?
I purchased BPP books but didn't notice they were UK version, I have previously sat International. Shall I continue with those and take International version in June or change it to UK version?
Of those who have passed, how many took UK and how many Int.?
Thanks all
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AAAAAA - UK or International version?
7y ago#1The only difference in the syllabus is that INT includes the audit of performance information in the public sector (see Chapter 31 of our notes) whereas UK includes auditing aspects of insolvency (UK syllabus). If I were you I would continue with the INT version.
ACCA does not publish any breakdown of number of sitters by "variant" but I would say that, globally, more sit INT than UK.
Depends on where you will eventually settle and what you want to do.
If you intend to practice within the UK, then sitting the UK variant will be crucial for getting a practising certificate. Otherwise, it won't matter.
What are the options if you took international versions but at the end you would like to practise in the UK (as well)?
Does it apply to professional papers only (SBR, ATX, AAA)? Is it fine if skill papers are passed as int versions & strategic papers for UK versions?
Thank you,
Eva
This can get a little complicated. The following link gives details of what is required to obtain an ACCA practicing certificate-
https://www.accaglobal.com/gb/en/member/sectors/smp/practising-certificates-and-licences/apply-for-an-acca-practising-certificate-and-audit-qualification.html
If you are intending to become an audit partner (capable of signing off audits) in UK then taking UK SBR and UK and Ireland variant of AAA would be good idea. Most Accounting jobs (including specialising in Audit) do not require that you have undertaken these specific variants.
It's possible to take exams as an affiliate/member. In this case you could take UK versions of papers required after having passed international versions if it were necessary to fulfill requirements needed for audit practicing certificate.
Accounting firm also requires appropriate certificate-
https://www.accaglobal.com/gb/en/member/sectors/smp/practising-certificates-and-licences/firm_s-auditing-certificates.html
Further related information you may find useful-
https://www.icaew.com/technical/audit-and-assurance/gaining-audit-rights-in-the-uk/what-is-the-audit-qualification
It is possible to qualify with recognised qualifying body but be supervised by another recognised qualifying body.
For further information you could also ask on the ask the tutor forum-
https://opentuition.com/forum/ask-acca-tutor-forums/ask-the-tutor-acca-advanced-audit-and-assurance-aaa-exams/
Hope the above helps.
Thanks for all the information. It is very useful. I think, I will need to look into this later in more detail.
You are welcome.
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