FOUNDATION LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS QVERVIEW = WHOISITFOR? = HOWITWORKS «COURSE DETAILS-——_—DATES AND FEES FOUNDATION DIPLOMA If you are looking for a rewarding career in finance and accountancy and you live in Pakistan or Bangladesh, then our Foundation Diploma is designed just for you. Once you have completed the exam portion of the Diploma, you'll be eligible to transfer to the ACCA Qualification with exemptions from our F1-F3 exams, In order to receive the Foundation Diploma - a qualification recognised by local education authorities - you simply need to undertake the exams and also take our Foundations in Professionalism module. You can even de this once you have transferred to the ACCA qualification, provided you have completed all of the necessary exams, FIVE GREAT REASONS TO CHOOSE THE FOUNDATION DIPLOMA 4. FAST-TRACK TO THE ACCA QUALIFICATION ‘The Foundation level is the best preparation for the ACCA Qualification ifyou don’t have any other qualifications or experience. Complete the diploma and you can be automatically transferred onto the ACCA Qualification, free of charge, and given exemptions trom the frst three exams 2. STARTING OUT AT THE RIGHT LEVEL You could start the Foundation Diploma after completing O' Levels, Matriculation or Intermediate ifyou are based in Pakistan; or O” Levels or SSC exam ifyou are based in Bangladesh, 3. EARN MORE MONEY ACCA's Foundation Diploma is your first step to becoming a professional accountant, You'll geta better job and be paid more if you have a qualification in a profession that isin demand (like Accountancy). ACCA’s Students and afiliates salary and career survey 2012 reported that ACCA students and afiliates around the world frequently. ean salaries that exceed the national average across professions, 4. FAST AND FLEXIBLE ‘With computer-based exams available throughout the year and paper exams twice a year, you could complete the entire Foundation Diploma and be registered as an ACCA studentin less than 12 months. And there's no time limit for completing the exams. 5, AFFORDABLE You pay for your fees as you go along, so there are no big upfront costs. The Foundation Diploma is a lower cost alternative to University, and you can study and work at the same time. You can be transferred free of charge onto the ACCA Qualification once you've completed it, with free exemptions for F'1, F2 and F3, EXAM STRUCTURE ‘The new ACCA Foundation Diploma consists of seven exams and the Foundations in Professionalism online module: FAt~ Recording Financial Transactions MA‘ Management information, FA2~ Maintaining Financial Records MA2— Managing Costs and Finance FAB ~ Accountantin Business FIMA~ Management Accounting FFA- Financial Accounting To gain the Foundation Diploma and be eligible for the ACCA Qualification you must pass all seven exams and then complete the Foundations in Professionalism online module, ‘The knowledge gained by completing FA and MAt, then FA2 and MA2 will give you the essential knowledge you need to pass FAB, FMA and FFA Therefore, we strongly recommend students take FA and MAM before moving on to FA2 and MA2, and finally to FAB, FMA and FFA, Having the right building blocks in place will ensure you have every chance of success in the Foundation Diploma and in atthe ACCA Qualification, ifyou choose to continue your studies. Once you have completed the Foundation Diploma, you can be automatically transferred to the ACCA Qualification and given exemption from the first three exams (F4,F2 and F3), FREE ONLINE COURSES THROUGH ACCA-X We appreciate that sometimes costs can getin the way of your learning and, with this in mind, we have launched a high quality online learning programme available to students starting their studies in accountancy and business. We have teamed up with two world leaders in education provision - EdX to deliver the program and Epigeum to provide the content and support. ‘The following courses are free and available to anyone wherever they are in the world: Introduction to Financial and Management Accounting (preparation for FA1 and MAt) Intermediate Financial and Management Accounting (preparation for FA2 and a2) ‘The Introduction to Financial and Management Accounting course will prepare you to sit the FA1 and MA‘ Foundations level exams. The Intermediate Financial and Management Accounting course will prepare you to sit the FA2 and MA2 Foundations level exams. ‘The courses are supported by online tutors who will guide you through exciting and interactive content that is designed to support you gain financial literacy skills. Sign up to ACCA.X free of charge BEFORE YOU APPLY (BANGLADESH ONLY): Bangladesh students need an additional verification letter to register for the Foundation Diploma. Only the partners listed below can issue the verification letter to your LCBS Dhaka LCBS Dhaka, Chittagong Chartered University College (CUC) Cambrian international Study Centre FutureEd Corporation Ltd Project Headway, Rajshahi Institute of Chartered Professional Accountant (ICPA), Sylhet Contact us ifyou are unable to provide a letter from one of these partners.