ACCA Qualification

ACCA announces redesigned accountancy qualification

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has announced a redesign of its flagship qualification, in a move it says reflects the evolving role of the accountancy profession. The new version of the ACCA Qualification, set to launch from mid-2027, aims to equip students with skills in sustainability, ethics and…

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ACCA and University of London launch joint BSc programme

ACCA and the University of London have launched a new BSc (Hons) Professional Accountancy Programme.  The programme integrates studies for the ACCA qualification with those for the University of London BSc (Hons) Professional Accountancy into one study route, allowing students to achieve both as part of their plans to become…

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Carpenter Box appoints two new partners

Carpenter Box has announced the appointments of Kristina Perry and Nick Tebb to partner, having both joined the firm directly from university as trainees.  A University of Brighton accountancy graduate, Perry started her traineeship in 2012, achieved her ACCA qualification and worked her way up to the position of client…

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HB&O makes 10 promotions

HB&O, which has offices in Leamington and Coventry, has made 10 promotions across its accounts, audit, marketing and Virtual Finance Office (VFO) teams. In the firm’s Coventry office, Nathanael Hodges has been promoted from trainee accountant to audit senior after three years with the firm. He has experience in audit…

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Lentells Chard promotes five to managerial roles

Lentells has announced five new promotions to managerial positions within its Chard office.  Beth Williams and Emily Rawles have been promoted to manager positions within the firm, while Chloe Thompson, Elina Hedditch and Niamh Bird have all been promoted to assistant manager roles.  These promotions are joined with recent qualification…

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Hentons makes four new appointments

Hentons has recently announced the additions of four new members to its team across the York and Thirsk offices.   Eve Russell joins the firm’s York office as an assistant accountant. She will be focusing on accounts preparation, bookkeeping, and VAT services.  She transitions to us from a smaller firm and…

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How to balance work and qualifying as an accountant

In the UK most trainee accountants are having to balance a new job in the sector while also attempting to qualify as a chartered accountant by passing an ACCA or equivalent qualification. This article will provide a guide on how best to qualify for your future career and how to…

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Over 3,500 students become ACCA Affiliates in March

Pass rates have been announced by ACCA for students who sat their exams in March, when 88,029 entered for the sitting, which saw 102,626 exams completed.  A total of 3,548 students completed their final exams to become ACCA Affiliates. The ACCA Qualification “rigorously” tests the skills, abilities and competencies that…

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Saint and Co recruits 17 new apprentices

Cumbrian accountancy firm Saint and Co has increased its commitment to the ongoing learning and professional development of its staff by enlisting 17 new apprentices.  The firm offers a variety of apprenticeship programmes across four office bases in Cumbria to support people wanting to either start a career or develop…

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ACCA chief calls on financial professionals to support Welsh economy

Finance professionals in Wales have been called on by ACCA to help support the Welsh economy, as the association said they are “well-placed” to support the country’s business, public sector and third sector in creating long-term prosperity and a sustainable inclusive society. The world’s leading accountancy body and its members…

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