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ASSOCIATION OF CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS - ACCA (UK) - BIBF
ASSOCIATION OF CHARTERED CERTIFIED
ACCOUNTANTS – ACCA (UK)
BANKING                   ABOUT
                          The BIBF is a semi-government training institute
ACCOUNTING & FINANCE      affiliated with the Central Bank of Bahrain,
                          established in 1981. It plays a vital role in the
                          training and development of human capital in
ISLAMIC FINANCE           Bahrain, the wider Middle East, North Africa,
                          Europe and beyond.
IT & PROJECT MANAGEMENT
                          The BIBF’s commitment to excellence has
                          strengthened its position as the leading
INSURANCE                 educational provider across all major business
                          disciplines. The Institute serves as a partner to
                          numerous world-class institutions; delivering
LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT   Thought Leadership, Assessment and Training
                          in the areas of Banking, Islamic Finance,
                          Executive Development, Accounting & Finance,
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
                          Academic Studies, Leadership & Management,
                          Insurance, Information Technology, Project
ACADEMIC STUDIES          Management and Supply Chain Management,
                          resulting in a complete business solution.
GLOBAL REACH

The BIBF qualifies over 20,000 learners a year across
all major business disciplines and economic sectors.
Since its establishment, it has provided training and
development opportunities in 63 countries giving the
institute a global footprint.

The BIBF has delivered
training to over

students in 63 countries
since its inception in 1981
About the Programme
             ACCA Qualification
             ACCA is the world’s most forward-thinking professional accountancy body that offers
             opportunity to work in a variety of roles and industries with excellent financial rewards.
             This Global qualification consists of 13 subjects which are divided into two levels;
             Fundamentals (9 Subjects) & Professionals (4 Subjects).

             ACCA offers candidates with prior background in accounting & finance studies a
             variety of flexible entry routes that recognizes their prior learning appropriately which
             enables them to progress through ACCA swiftly.

Awarding Body

            ACCA (the Association of                                 Chartered             Certified
            Accountants) is the world’s largest and       fastest-growing global professional
            accountancy body with 162,000 members and 428,000 students in 173 countries.

            ACCA offers individuals with business-relevant, first-choice qualifications in accountancy,
            finance and management. ACCA works to strengthen a global profession based on the
            application of consistent standards, which best supports international business and the
            desire of talented people to have successful, international careers.

            ACCA qualifications are based on international accounting standards making them
            globally relevant. In addition, these offer local law and tax options making the qualification
            locally relevant too. The qualifications are developed with employers, thereby providing
            individuals with the skills and knowledge to be work ready.

            For more information visit:
            www.accaglobal.com
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the ACCA qualification, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
• Two A-Levels and three GCSEs or their equivalent (five separate subjects including English and Mathematics)
• Five CBSE subjects inclusive of English, Mathematics or Accounting. Minimum score for compulsory subjects should be
  above 65%, any other three subjects should be within a score of 50% and above. Average score of all five subjects should
  be above 50%.
• Bachelor’s degree (in any discipline) from a recognized institution
• Diploma in Accounting and Business – Foundation Level qualifications (ACCA)
• AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting Students who have a relevant degree from a university, may be eligible to claim
 exemptions from some of the ACCA exams. Exemptions can be applied from a maximum of nine exams at the
 Fundamentals level of the ACCA Qualification.
No exemptions are awarded for any of the Professional level exams.

ACCA Examination Information
• A seven year time limit is imposed at the Professional Level. However, there are no time limits for passing the
  Foundation Level exams.
• The pass mark is 50% for all ACCA exams
• A maximum number of papers to be passed in a year is eight.
• There are four examination cycles per year
          1 January - 31 March
          1 April   - 31 June
          1 July    - 30 September
          1 August - 31 December
• Students must attempt the modules in order, however, they can attempt the papers in any order, within each module
• Computer Based Exams (CBEs) are available for papers F1 to F9 of the Fundamentals level.
• BIBF is an approved ACCA Computer Based Exam Centre. for F1 to F4
• Paper Based Exams (PBEs) are available for Essentials and Options
  Papers of the Professional level.

 The following are the exam registration deadlines:

             Early*                      Standard*                      Late *
 Mar         14 Nov		                      30 Jan                       6 Feb
 Jun         13 Feb 		                     1 May                        8 May
 Sep         15 May                        31 July 		                   7 Aug
 Dec         14 Aug		                      30 Oct 		                    9 Oct

* Please re-confirm the date through the ACCA website.
FUNDAMENTALS (NINE PAPERS IN TOTAL)

                                    Knowledge

     Accountant in               Management                     Financial
     Business (AB)              Accounting (MA)              Accounting (FA)

                     + Foundation in Professionalism
                Award = Diploma in Accounting and Business
                                       Skills

     Corporate and                Performance                  Taxation (TX)
   Business Law (LW)            Management (PM)
        Financial                  Audit and                   Financial
      Reporting (FR)             Assurance (AA)             Management (FM)
                       + Professional Ethics Module
         Award = Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business
        BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting - Oxford Brookes University*
                       PROFESSIONAL (FOUR PAPERS IN TOTAL)
                                    Essentials

     Strategic Business                                 Strategic Business
      Reporting (SBR)                                      Leaders (SBL)

                           Options (two to be completed)

        Advanced Financial                                   Advanced
        Management (AFM)                                   Taxation (ATX)
        Advanced Performance                              Advanced Audit
         Management (APM)                               and Assurance (AAA)

                    + Practical Experience Requirement (PER)
                                  ACCA member
*Students must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria of the OBU programme.Please
refer the website (www.accaglobal.com) for further details.
ACCA Membership
To qualify as an ACCA member, students will need to complete:
• Exams - 13 exams
• Ethics - the Professional Ethics module
• Experience - record 36 months experience in a relevant role

Professional Ethics Module
As part of their ethical development, ACCA students are required to complete the Professional Ethics Module. This online
interactive module will give students exposure to a range of ethical perspectives and includes several self-tests which require
students to reflect on their own ethical behaviour and values. Access to the module is provided to students as soon as they
become eligible to take Paper P1, Governance, Risk and Ethics.
While students have the flexibility to complete the ethics module in their own time, it should be noted that ethics is one of the
requirements of membership and it is therefore recommended that students take the Professional Ethics module at the same
time as, or before, the Governance, Risk and Ethics paper. Students appearing for the Diploma in Accounting and Business,
will need to complete the Foundations in Professionalism module as part of the requirements. The aim of this interactive
component of the qualification is to help students develop an understanding of what it means to act professionally and ethically
in the work they carry out.

Practical Experience Requirements (PER)
To qualify as an ACCA member, students must complete ACCA’s practical experience requirements (PER).
It is important for students to know the practical application of the knowledge they have gained during the course of their
studies.
ACCA students, are therefore required to complete three years’ practical experience before they can become ACCA members.
This experience, alongside the exams and ethical awareness, will mean students are fully prepared for a challenging career as
a professional accountant.
To begin achieving the PER, students must:
• Complete 36 months’ employment in an accounting or finance- related role (s)
• Find a workplace mentor
• Achieve 13 performance objectives (including 9 essentials and 4 options)
• Record their progress using the online My Experience record

Please refer to the PER portal at: http://www.accaglobal.com/middle-east/en/employer/supporting-trainees/per.html
Our services:
BIBF offers a comprehensive study programme and student support for the ACCA Qualification.
Tuition (classroom training of 50-60 hours) is available for all subjects of the qualification and covers review of the syllabus and
practice exams.

Please refer below for fee details:
BIBF Application Fee (first time applicants only):         BD 25
ACCA exam preparatory course*
Knowledge level:					BD 200 per paper
Skills level:					BD 225 per paper
Professional level:					BD 260 per paper
ACCA Intensive Revision (Master Classes)**
Fundamental level: 				                                    BD125 Per Paper
Professional level: 					BD150 Per Paper
OBU Mentoring:					BD250 Per Paper

*The fee is inclusive of tuition and study materials only. Initial registration, subscription and paper based exam fees are payable
to ACCA (UK) separately.
** The fee is Inclusive of tuition and class notes only.

Note: The applicant must register online as an ACCA student member prior to registering with the BIBF.
For further info, please visit: www.accaglobal.com
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CERTIFIED
For further information, and to register:
Please contact the Centre for Accounting & Finance

    +973 1781 6329/ 1781 6330

    morgan@bibf.com
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