ACCA Courses

Intermediate Financial and Management Accounting

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Intermediate Financial and Management Accounting is part two of a programme designed for anyone who is just starting out on their business, finance or accountancy journey and wants to expand their accounting and finance skills. Building on what you learned in Introduction to Financial and Management Accounting, this free online course from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants will:Enhance your finance and accountancy skills, exploring how to prepare financial statements and use accounting concepts to aid decision-making.Arm you with the knowledge you need to take your exams in Maintaining Financial Records (FA2) and Managing Costs and Finance (MA2).Prepare you for a position as an accounting administrator or bookkeeper.If you have some basic knowledge of accountancy, business and finance, then this is the course for you. If you do not, then start with the Introduction course.This course does not offer an edX certificate. For learners who would like to earn an ACCA certificate for this course, please register with ACCA as a student. Once you pass ACCA’s computer-based exams on demand, you will need to complete an online and interactive module on the "Foundations in Professionalism." Upon completion of this module, you be awarded the Intermediate Certificate in Financial and Management Accounting from ACCA.

Business and Technology

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Don't have a business background but want to understand how people and systems of an organisation interact with the world and each other? Work through this course and equip yourself with the knowledge you need to make sense of the external influences that affect the business in its environment, including economic, legal, social and technological factors.Understanding a Business and its environment is important in shaping the role of key business functions. This carefully considered assessment of the business’s environment can contribute to the efficient, effective and ethical management and development of an organisation.This course is especially beneficial if you want to:Understand the purpose and types of businessesDelve deeper into the structure and key functions of a business, including corporate governanceLaunch your own business and need an understanding of leadership, management and people issues including motivationPrepare for the ACCA’s exam in Business and Technology (BT). Please note this course and the exam was previously named ‘Accountant in Business’.There is no prior knowledge required. Start learning today and accelerate your business and finance acumenTo check availability of this course in your country please click here.This course does not offer an edX certificate.Those learners who would like to earn an award will have the opportunity to register with ACCA as a student, take computer based exams and gain the ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business.You can find your nearest ACCA exam centre on the ACCA website.

Financial Accounting

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Financial accounting is called the “language of business,” and for good reasons. An examination of a firm’s financial statements - which reflect the company’s performance - reveals a wealth of information about its history, current financial health, and future potential. This is why business leaders use accounting to communicate their organization’s financial information to potential investors, shareholders, lenders, and regulators. Financial accounting allows an organization’s leaders to make sound business decisions and helps investors better understand company value. In this course, you will learn how to interpret and communicate financial statements so that you can speak confidently on indicators such as assets, liabilities, shareholders’ equity, and goodwill. This course will teach you how to interpret the three financial statements core to any business--the income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows--and analyze how they reflect business decisions. By the end of this course, you will know how to use financial accounting as a strategic tool to understand and grow your business--and understand and outmaneuver your competitors.

Introduction to Management Accounting

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Have you ever wondered what systems and processes might be in place for management to make certain financial decisions? Intrigued to know? Complete this course and learn about the important role of management information. Introduction to management accounting will help develop your knowledge and understanding of providing basic management information to support planning and decision making in an organisation. Making the right decisions based on relevant information is critical to a business’s success. This course is especially beneficial if you want to: * Start a career in business, finance or accountancy* Study business or finance at school or college* Launch your own start-up* Prepare for ACCA’s exam in Management Information (MA1)You don’t need any prior knowledge of the subject – simply sign up and start learning straight away. This course does not offer an edX certificate but you can earn a certificate by sitting the relevant ACCA exam.

Robotic process and intelligent automation for finance

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This course is designed for accountancy, finance and business professionals working in all organisations from small business, large corporates or financial services or who are just interested in learning more about these new and exciting technologies and how they can transform organisational processes and customer experiences of services and products. With a focus on practical skills throughout, this course provides the ability to apply skills as well as understand them.1. What is Intelligent Automation The conceptWhy finance functions need to transformThe nature of the opportunity Target operating model for finance Role of the finance function in decision makingData governance – one version of the truth IA and process improvement Relation between IA and process optimisation How clean do your processes need to be? The tools in overview Robotic Process Automation Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Python How it is delivered?Overview of software End-user vs. formal IT project Agile project approaches2. Process optimisation Approach Role of automation Workflow management Design thinking Implication on headcount3. Choosing the solutionApproachBusiness issues facing financeCorrectly identify the problem / opportunity OpportunityWhat type of processes are you looking to automate? Repetitive processes vs. judgement Evaluating candidatesIs RPA the right solution? Repetition and frequency Data manipulationTypes of RPA solutionDo-it yourself – user level using publicly available / free tools, such as PythonOff-the-shelf – package software Customised – vendor developed bespoke solutionsSelecting the appropriate solution 4. Do-it-yourselfPython based solutionsWhat is Python? Application of Python to finance problems? Machine Learning in context of finance ExamplesWhere Python based solutions are Case studiesPractical examples using Python skillsSkills and resourcesSkills needed to implement such a solutionResources needed5. Off-the-shelfVendor landscapeNature of RPA tools availableDemonstrationCase study of implementationScenario/lab exerciseSimple process definition exerciseSkills and resourcesSkills needed to implement such a solutionResources needed6. Customised RPAOverviewWhere customised RPA may be applicable Identifying procurement process 7. Comparing optionsCase studyExercise on selecting right approach8. Developing the business caseBusiness caseDefining the problem Establishing the benefits Identifying the processes Project team structure Risk management and governance ActivityWalk-through exercise of business case

Manage the cyber threat for finance professionals

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This course is designed for accountancy, finance and business professionals working in all organisations from small business, large corporates or financial services or who are just interested in learning more about the vulnerabilities organisations are exposed to and the options available to protect their organisation. With a focus on practical skills throughout, this course provides the ability to apply skills as well as understand them.

Accountant in Business

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Don't have a business background but want to understand how people and systems of an organisation interact with the world and each other?This business and finance course will help you understand business in the context of its environment, including economic, legal, and regulatory influences on such aspects as governance, employment, health and safety, data protection and security.Upon the completion of the course, you will understand:The purpose and types of businesses and more about how the external environment impact themBusiness organisation structure, functions and the role of corporate governanceHow accountancy and audit support effective financial management and communicationLeadership and how people are developed within businessesWhat makes for a high performing teamThe vital role of professional ethics and professional values in all aspects of businessCompletion of this course will also prepare you for the ACCA 'Accountant in Business (AB)/FAB' exam, whichleads toa Diploma in Accounting and Business.To check availability of this course in your country please click here.This course does not offer an edX certificate.Those learners who would like to earn an award will have the opportunity to register with ACCA as a student, take computer based exams and gain the ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business.You can find your nearest ACCA exam centre on the ACCA website.

Introduction to Financial and Management Accounting

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Interested in a career in business? Knowledge of finance will be key to your success. This Introduction to Financial and Management Accounting course is an ideal starting point if you want to:Start a career in business, finance or accountancyStudy business or finance at school or collegeLaunch your own start-upPrepare for ACCA’s exams in Recording Financial Transactions (FA1) and Management Information (MA1).And the best thing is you do not need any previous knowledge of accounting- Simply sign up and start your learning journey.This course does not offer an edX certificate. For learners who would like to earn an ACCA certificate for this course, please register with ACCA as a student. Once you pass ACCA’s computer-based exams on demand, you will need to complete an online and interactive module on the "Foundations in Professionalism." Upon completion of this module, you be awarded the Introductory Certificate in Financial and Management Accounting from ACCA.

Management Accounting

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Ever wondered how management use internal financial information to plan and inform decision making? Start learning about Management Accounting today and discover the wealth of techniques that are used by managers to inform their decisions.An understanding of Management Accounting is essential to build a picture of the importance it has for planning and control of an organisation. This course will enable you to learn about the various sources of management information as well as develop an understanding of making financing and investment decisions.This course is especially beneficial if you want to:Equip yourself with the knowledge to undertake a role working as a junior within a management accounting departmentLaunch your own business and need an understanding of using internal financial information Prepare for the ACCA’s exam in Management Accounting (MA)There is no prior knowledge required. Start learning today and accelerate your business and finance acumen.This course does not offer an edX certificate.Those learners who would like to earn an award will have the opportunity to register with ACCA as a student, take computer based exams and gain the ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business.You can find your nearest ACCA exam centre on the ACCA website.

Machine learning with Python for finance professionals

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Welcome to Machine learning with Python for finance professionals, provided by ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), the global body for professional accountants. This course is part of the FinTech for finance and business leaders professional certificate program.This course will provide a view of what lies under the surface of a machine learning output, help to better interrogate a model, and partner with data scientists and others in an organisation to drive adoption and use of machine learning. Digital finance knowledge and skills are essential components of the technology transformation as business becomes increasingly customer focused. And having the skills to understand how these technologies are deployed and integrated into a customer centric business strategy is essential. With 16 Jupyter Notebooks available, alongside corresponding solution notebooks, and bonus exercises you will quickly become skilled in specific time-saving Machine Learning toolsAccess to all end of module quizzesAccess to the final assessment

FinTech for Finance and Business Leaders

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For professional accountants working in all sectors, from financial services to healthcare and from banks to startups, FinTech provides opportunities for innovation and transformation. From the promise of artificial intelligence, to the demands of valuation in a digital era, finance professionals more than ever need the experience and knowledge to make the most of the opportunities ahead. This program provides a practical insight into the range of FinTech technologies including artificial intelligence, machine learning and robotic process and intelligent automation that integrate to transform finance operations and business models in successful organisations. Digital finance knowledge and skills are essential components of the technology transformation as business becomes increasingly customer focused. And having the skills to understand how these technologies are deployed and integrated into a customer centric business strategy is essential.The pandemic has sharply increased the speed of tactical transformations as organisations and entrepreneurs manage in a time of uncertainty. Accountancy, business and finance professionals are at the heart of these transformations in many organisations.This program is designed for accountancy, finance and business professional working in all orgniastions from small business, large corporates or financial services or who are just interested in learning more about these new and exciting technologies and how they can transform organisational processes and customer experiences of services and products.These three courses will ensure finance professionals have the practical skills needed to have an effective and productive understanding of these technologies: Managing the cyber threat – for finance professionals, Machine learning with Python for finance professionals Robotic process and intelligent automation for finance

Introduction to Bookkeeping

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Interested in a career in accounting? Want to stand out from the crowd? Look no further, this is the place to start.As accounting is so integral to the successful running of a business, the Introduction to Bookkeeping course is designed to arm you with the fundamentals you need to grasp the basic concepts underpinning accounting.You’ll develop the knowledge and understanding of the main types of business transactions and documentation used, including how these are recorded in an accounting system.This course is especially beneficial if you want to:Start a career in business, finance or accountancyStudy business or finance at school or collegeLaunch your own start-upPrepare for ACCA’s exam in Recording Financial Transactions (FA1)You don’t need any prior knowledge of the subject – simply sign up and start learning.This course does not offer an edX certificate but you can earn a certificate by sitting the relevant ACCA exam.

Financial Accounting

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Keen to learn about recording and summarising financial transactions? Want to look at financial statements and understand the numbers you are seeing? Start learning today with this Financial Accounting course, where you’ll be wowed with the comprehensive lessons taking you on a journey from double entry bookkeeping right through to preparing and interpreting a set of financial statements.Financial Accounting is an important branch to the finance function of a business, without it the financial health and prospects of a business would not be determinable. This course delves deeper into the recording, processing, reporting and summarising of business transactions and events. This course is especially beneficial if you want to:Equip yourself with the knowledge to undertake a role working as a junior within a financial accounting departmentLaunch your own business and need an understanding of financial accounting Prepare for the ACCA’s exam in Financial Accounting (FA)There is no prior knowledge required. Start learning today and accelerate your business and finance acumen. To check availability of this course in your country please click here.This course does not offer an edX certificate.Those learners who would like to earn an award will have the opportunity to register with ACCA as a student, take computer based exams and gain the ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business.You can find your nearest ACCA exam centre on the ACCA website.

Intermediate Management Accounting

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Did you enjoy the Introduction to Management Accounting course? Want to learn more about costing techniques and cash management? Look no further, this is the course for you.Intermediate Management Accounting is designed to build on the fundamentals introduced in the introductory course. This course delves deeper into the preparation, processing and presentation of cost information that supports planning and decision making. This course is especially beneficial if you want to: * Expand your knowledge on how to use accounting concepts to aid decision making * Obtain the knowledge to undertake a role as a management accounting administrator* Prepare for ACCA’s exam in Managing Costs and Finance (MA2)If you are new to management accounting, we’d recommend you start with the Introduction to Management Accounting course. If you have prior knowledge or have already completed the introductory course, start learning right away.The course does not offer an edX certificate but you can earn a certificate by sitting the relevant ACCA exam.

Intermediate Bookkeeping

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Did you enjoy the Introduction to Bookkeeping course? Want to delve deeper into the realms of Financial Accounting? Or do you already have some prior knowledge of Bookkeeping and are simply looking to expand your knowledge base? Then this course is perfect for you.Intermediate Bookkeeping goes one step further by introducing basic financial statements, as well as exploring some of the fundamental concepts that underpin the preparation of accounts. This course is especially beneficial if you want to:Explore the preparation of financial statementsGain the knowledge to undertake a role as an accounting administrator/bookkeeperUnderstand the principles and concepts relating to maintaining financial recordsPrepare for the ACCA’s exam in Maintaining Financial Records (FA2)If you are new to accounting, we’d recommend you start with the Introduction to Bookkeeping course. If you have prior knowledge or have already completed the introductory course, start learning right away.This course does not offer an edX certificate but you can earn a certificate by sitting the relevant ACCA exam.