FIA – Foundations in Accounting (FIA) and Certified Acounting Technician (CAT):

Course in a Box

About the Home Study Course in a Box

Prepared by Premier Training using study material produced by leading financial publishers, Course in a Box is a unique home study system that provides all the learning materials you need for exam success.

The Course in a Box contains:

• Study Text- Kaplan
• E-mail and telephone support from Premier Training tutor
• Pocket notes- Kaplan
• Exam Kit - Kaplan
• Online version of the exam kit
• iPass CD Rom - BPP
• Access to Premier Training's on line VIP room containing additional study notes

Course in a Box can't be beaten for value and quality!

ABOUT THE QUALIFICATION

Examinations and Training

Syllabus content:

Introductory Certificate in Financial & Management Accounting           

FA1 - Recording Financial Transactions - Computer Based Exam

MA1 - Management Information - Computer Based Exam    

Intermediate Certificate in Financial & Management Accounting           

FA2 - Maintaining Financial Records - Computer Based Exam       MA2 - Managing Costs and Finances - Computer Based Exam      

Diploma in Accounting & Business                                            

FAB – Accountant in Business - Computer Based Exam    

FMA – Management Accounting - Computer Based Exam

FFA – Financial Accounting - Computer Based Exam         

Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) - 2 options from:

FTX – Foundations in Taxation - Paper Based Exam           

FFM – Foundations in Financial Management - Paper Based Exam

FAU – Foundation in Audit - Paper Based Exam  

Can I miss out some exams if I have relevant qualifications?

Yes. Please visit the ACCA exemptions page (by clicking on the link at the bottom of this page) to check what exemptions you may claim based on your previous qualifications

Can I go on to do other ACCA qualifications?

If you complete the Diploma in Accounting & Business Level of the Foundations in Accountancy route, you can continue your studies onto the Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) Qualification and qualify at technician level.

Alternatively, you can continue your studies and become a professional-level accountant. Having completed the Diploma, you can transfer to the ACCA Qualification, miss out exams F1, F2 and F3 and continue your studies from F4 onwards.

Registering with the ACCA

You can apply to become a student at any time of the year. The quickest and easiest way is to apply online and it should take you no more than 10 minutes to complete.

Applying online also allows you to upload all your supporting documents. This means your application will be processed much quicker and you will know at which level you can start your studies shortly after submitting your application (if you wish to register with the ACCA now simply follow the link on the bottom of this page).

If you can't apply online, you will need to submit a paper application form which will be provided in your welcome pack by Premier Training when you enrol.

You will be asked to pay an initial registration fee when you apply and in addition to this, an annual subscription fee will be due on 1st January each year you are registered as a student.

ASSESSMENT AND EXAMINATIONS

Computer-based exams (CBEs) are available for the first seven exam papers of the Foundations in Accountancy (not the optional papers at the CAT level) and you can sit these at any time of the year. Simply find a CBE centre and pay them directly for the exams you wish to sit.

Although you can take computer-based exams at any time, you will still need to ensure that you are registered with the ACCA as a student and in possession of your student registration number

For more information on computer-based exams, please click on the Computer based exams link at the bottom of this page.

How to book online exams:

• Complete the practice exam to a good standard
• Make sure you feel confident and prepared to sit the exam
• Follow this link to the CBE centre list on the ACCA website
• http://www2.accaglobal.com/students/exams/cbes/preparing

• Once you have selected a suitable exam centre you can contact them to make the arrangements. At this point you will need to pay the exam fee to the centre which will vary depending on the centre
• The exam centre will confirm the time and day
• Turn up on the day take and pass the exam.

How to book paper based exams (CAT papers only):

You can book your paper based exams online with the ACCA all year round but the following deadlines apply:

Exam Entry Fees:

The following fees are for papers based exam entry and are based on the dates above. These will apply to you when you want to enter for exams after you have registered for the Intermediate Certificate in Financial and Management Accounting.

In the unlikely event you fail your exam you will be able to try again on payment of another exam fee, Premier Training will continue to support you at no further cost for the remainder of the term (1 year per level from receiving your course material). On completion you will be presented with a certificate from the ACCA that you have successfully completed the level/qualification.

ABOUT THE TUTOR SUPPORT

• Qualified, efficient, patient and friendly tutors with teaching experience
• Instant and direct access to your personal tutor and course advisor via telephone and email Monday to Friday and late evenings Tuesdays, Wednesday & Thursdays until 8pm (no queuing systems!)
• Personal course advisors many of whom have experience studying from home and have hands on experience of managing studies with work and family commitments
• In house IT specialists to help students who are experiencing technical difficulties.

Studying with us you will find the staff friendly and helpful with a great support network for students. You will receive constructive feedback and accessible guidance and support.

Our tutors are very accessible

For example, when you call, if your tutor is not available for anyreason you may speak with any of the other tutors. They are qualified, experienced, patient and effective communicators so you will find that you will build a good student/teacher relationship with the whole team.