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Hi all,
I’m currently studying towards the Diploma in Accounting via the Foundations route (unfortunately I didn’t meet the minimum criteria for direct entry to ACCA). I was wondering if there is a strict route I need to follow with the exams, i.e. take FA1 before FA2, MA1 and MA2 or if I can mix them? Also do I need to complete these four papers before being able to sit the FAB, FMA and FFA exam?
Thanks in advance!
MelanieThere is no strict route for the exams.
You can take the Diploma papers (FAB, FMA, and FFA) without having taken the previous 4 exams. If you pass these then you will get the Diploma and if you want you can then carry on with the full ACCA Qualification, or you can go for the CAT Qualification. It is only if you decide to go for the CAT Qualification that you would then need to go back and take the first four exams.
If you find FAB, FMA, and FFA terribly difficult (I do not think you will – they are not too bad) then it might be worthwhile studying the earlier papers because they will help you. However, the earlier papers are not a requirement unless you wish to get the CAT qualification.
Hi John,
Thanks for your detailed response, that’s great to know!
I’ll probably finish FA1 and MA1 which I already started, it’s actually quite good as a refresher and then move straight on to ACCA.
Cheers,
MelanieGREETINGS
I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE PROGRESS TESTS ON FA 1 TO TEST MY UNDERSTANDING SO FAR BEFORE I PROCEEDING TO NEXT CHAPTERS
THANK YOU
Hello Michelle I have some FIA FA1 2020 questions from BPP, if interested let me know.
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Can someone guide me on how I should enroll for my first exam that is FA1 in NYC?Hi,
Does that mean I don’t have to write in FA, MA(1+2) if I pass FBT, FFA, and FMA?
Will they transfer me to ACCA after passing these three exams?Please answer me I really need the answer.
Thanks.
The following page should help answer your questions-
https://www.accaglobal.com/uk/en/student/getting-started/moving-to-the-acca-qualification.html
Hope this helps.
My understanding is full course completion results in exemptions from first three ACCA papers. Don’t believe partial completion does but I would contact ACCA directly to find out this information.
I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE PROGRESS TESTS ON FA 1 TO TEST MY UNDERSTANDING SO FAR BEFORE I PROCEEDING TO NEXT CHAPTERS
Can someone guide me on how I should enroll for my first exam that is FA1 in NYC?
@durawilson40 – welcome to our forums – but you would have better to make NEW posts so you can tailor your subject line to your question (this is more likely to get a prompt response)
Test practice can be purchased directly from ACCA https://www.accaglobal.com/lk/en/student/exam-support-resources/practice-tests.html
@durawilson40
See here re ondemand exams: https://www.accaglobal.com/sg/en/student/exam-entry-and-administration/about-our-exams/on-demand-exams.htmlGo “find a centre” https://www.accaglobal.com/sg/en/student/exam-entry-and-administration/about-our-exams/centre-exams/on-demand-centre-exams.html
First check out availability https://www.accaglobal.com/sg/en/student/exam-entry-and-administration/enter-an-exam/exam-availability-and-booking.html
If you put in USA, you will see a link to “Book a remote exam” … there do not appear to be any test centres in the USA at this time for ondemand exams.
hello.
so i wanted to ask as of right now i have done the exam for the first 3 foundation papers which are fa1, ma 1 and fa 2. And i haven’t yet sat for ma 2 so if i wanna skip ma 2 and go for fbt, ffa and fma will i get the diploma certificate after i pass these 3 and be trasfered to acca directly with getting an exemption of the first 3 which are bt, ma and fa (since they are the same as fbt,ffa and fma right?) and continue with Lw, tx and etc.@sypher welcome to our forums!
Short answer yes ….
See here https://www.accaglobal.com/gb/en/qualifications/glance/foundation-level/course-details.html … you are looking at RQF Level 4 .. don’t forget you MUST complete the foundations in professionalism module also.
Thanks for your response ?
A quick qn, I would need to foundations in professionalism ( same as ethics?) Even if I don’t attempt CAT exams.
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