Online Pathway · ACCA Route

Begin Your Journey Into Accountancy

You might be aiming at chartered work and wondering where to begin. This pathway builds accounting skill first, then points you at the ACCA exams. Everything is online, with tutors on phone and email.

From €29per week, no deposit
Flexiblecourse duration
Four SittingsACCA exams each year
Onlinestudy whenever suits
At a Glance

Course Snapshot

Study AreaAccounting and ACCA
DurationFlexible Learning
DeliveryOnline, study whenever suits you
Exams10 ACCA exams, sat separately
Exam SittingsMarch, June, September, December
PaymentsFrom €29 per week
Comes with
  • Test centre or remote exams
  • Registration fee covered
  • Three exemption fees covered
  • First year ACCA membership covered
Who It’s For

Why Do This Course

Skills Before Exams

You build working accounting skill first, then take on ACCA study.

Fees Taken Care Of

Registration, three exemption fees and year one membership are covered.

Study On Your Own Clock

No timetable. The pace is set by you, not a term.

Where The Skills Fit

Where These Skills Could Take You

Finance teams hire at every level, and the entry roles matter. Expect reporting, reconciliations, compliance checks and audit support.

Accounts Assistant

Keep ledgers and reports in order.

Tax Assistant

Help prepare returns and tax records.

Financial Analyst (Entry Level)

Turn numbers into simple answers.

Corporate Accounting Support

Support a larger finance function.

Compliance Assistant

Check the work against the rules.

Internal Audit Assistant

Gather evidence and test controls.

Financial Operations Officer

Keep payments and records running.

Roles where these skills are useful, not promised outcomes. Every job is different, and some ask for more study or experience. ACCA membership has its own exam, ethics and experience requirements.

The Course

What You'll Learn

Certificate, then Diploma, then the ACCA papers.

01
Certificate In Accounting
The groundwork under everything else.
Accounting and Bookkeeping Fundamentals
General Journal
General Ledger and the Trial Balance
Fundamentals of VAT
Fundamentals of Income Tax
Accounting with Xero
Financial Statement Analysis
02
Diploma In Accounting
Deeper work across costing, audit and finance.
Financial Accounting
Financial Accounting: Preparing Accounts
Management Accounting: Costing
Management Accounting: Budgeting
Management Accounting: Finance
Taxation
Audit and Reporting
03
The ACCA Papers
The exams themselves, sat with ACCA.
Corporate and Business Law
Performance Management
Taxation
Financial Reporting
Audit and Assurance
Financial Management
Strategic Business Leader
Strategic Business Reporting
Advanced Financial Management
Advanced Performance Management
Included

What You’ll Get

In the Course

  • Certificate, ledgers, VAT, tax, Xero
  • Diploma, costing, audit, finance
  • ACCA papers, ten exams with ACCA
  • Practice, quizzes and mock exams

As a Student

  • Flexible duration, no set end date
  • Tutor support, phone and email, unlimited
  • Money back, 14 day guarantee
  • Exam sittings, four times a year
Why This One

What Makes It Different

Three things to weigh up.

01
Exemptions You Can Earn

Finishing the right programmes may earn selected ACCA exam exemptions.

02
A Study Hub, Not Just Notes

Syllabus, quizzes, flash cards and a practice exam platform.

03
Tutors With Names

Accounting tutors answer by phone and email during business hours.

The Credentials

What You'll Earn

PATHWAY

Certificate of Achievement

Plus a supported route into ACCA

Certificate Of Achievement

Issued by the college for the course work.

ACCA Registration Covered

The college pays the registration fee for you.

Year One Membership

Your first year of ACCA membership is paid.

Getting Started

How It Works

Step one

Make Contact

Tell us where you are on the ACCA road.

Step two

Map The Exams

An advisor works through sittings and exemptions.

Step three

Agree The Payments

Upfront, or weekly, fortnightly or monthly.

Step four

Register And Study

Your registration is handled and the Hub opens.

The Investment

How to Get Started

From €29 / week
Pay upfront, or spread it across a plan.
No deposit to start
No credit check
14 day money back guarantee
ACCA exam fees are paid to ACCA separately
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Good to Know

Common Questions

Do I need accounting study behind me?

No. The pathway starts with the Certificate and builds from there.

How many ACCA exams are there?

Ten. They sit outside this course and are booked with ACCA.

When can I sit them?

Four times a year: March, June, September and December.

Can I sit exams from home?

Yes. You can choose a test centre or a remote sitting.

Are exam fees included?

Registration, three exemption fees and year one membership are covered. Exam fees are not, so check current prices with ACCA.

How do I become an ACCA member?

You meet ACCA's own requirements: the exams, the Ethics and Professional Skills Module, and 36 months of relevant experience.

Is this course accredited?

It is accredited by ICOES and the CPD Standards Office, and the college is an AAT Approved Training Provider. It is not a QQI course and not a national award. Its job is to prepare you for ACCA, which is a separate professional body.

Can I get a refund?

Yes. A 14 day money back guarantee applies from enrolment.

Delivered By

About the College

This course is delivered by The Career Academy.

It is an ICOES accredited centre and holds accreditation with the CPD Standards Office. It is also a Xero Partner, an IAB Accredited Training Provider and an AAT Approved Training Provider.

ICOES accredited centreCPD Standards OfficeAAT Approved Training ProviderXero Partner
The Long Game

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Picture the first exam pass, with nine to go and a plan behind you.

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