A number of entry routes are available which take into account different qualifications and recognise your previous achievements.

Professional Examination Route (PER)

For entry to ACCA's Professional Qualification, you must be at least 18 years old and meet at least one of the following criteria.

• 2 UK A-levels and 3 GCSEs (5 separate subjects including English and Mathematics), or equivalent
• LCCI - 3 Higher level passes and 2 Intermediate level passes (5 separate subjects including English and Mathematics)
• RSA - 3 Advanced passes and 2 Intermediate passes (5 separate subjects including English and Mathematics)
• Completion of CAT papers 1 - 5
• AAT (UK) Intermediate (complete)
• Degree (from a recognised institution in any subject)
• Diploma in Financial Management (complete)

For those who do not meet the PER criteria below, there are two other methods of entry:

Mature Student Entry Route (MSER)

For entry to ACCA's Professional Qualification via the MSER you must be over 21 years old. You must also pass Papers M1 and M2 (equivalent to Papers 1.1 and 1.2) within two years from the date of your first eligible ACCA examination session.

You will then be able to transfer to the main student register.

Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) Qualification

This is ACCA's vocational, open- entry introduction to accounting. Applicants who are 16 years or older can complete ACCA's CAT qualification and will be eligible for direct entry to Part 2 of ACCA's professional examination.