ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business

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Do you want to learn about the fundamentals of accounting? Ready to get your career started in finance? The ACCA Foundation Diploma in Accounting and Business is the level for you. It’s the perfect place to start if you are new to accountancy, or if you’re already working in finance but have no formal qualifications. You can get certificates and diplomas along the way before going on to the ACCA qualification.

Keep reading for more information about everything that’s included in the subscription, including details of the syllabus, how to book exams, and the support you get along the way.

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What’s included

Unlimited access to the ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business content with access to higher levels when you are ready
ACCA Approved online study text
Online Downloadable integrated workbooks
Application modules to help deepen your understanding of key modules
Comprehensive selection of tutor-led, bite-sized videos
Thousands of practice questions
Interactive tasks
One mock exam, plus access to the ACCA practice tests
Access to expert tutors, 7 days a week responding via email within 4 working hours
ACCA registration, student membership and exam fees not included.

Why choose an Eagle Distance Learning Course?

Studying through Eagle’s Distance Learning Courses puts you in control of your accountancy journey. With our online subscription, you can decide how much you want to study, and when. Study fast or take your time.

Your mentor will help and guide you through the order of subjects to study in and check that the level you’re starting at is right for you.

You can decide how much you want to study, and when, to fit in with your work, family and own career goals. Distance Learning is a great option if you want to start studying ACCA Foundation Diploma when you’re ready, at a time and place that suits your lifestyle.

Plus, you’ll get extra support from your Eagle mentor, who is there to guide you through the learning process.

Feel free to do it your way, feel free to pay on your own terms, feel free to call the shots.

Entry requirements
You’ll be happy to hear that there are no entry requirements – you can start at any level. ACCA Foundations begins at GCSE level and goes up to the equivalent of the first year of a bachelor’s degree.
ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business syllabus
Diploma in Accounting and Business (Level 4) includes:
- Business and Technology (FBT)*
- Management Accounting (FMA)
- Financial Accounting (FFA)
You’ll also need to complete a professionalism and ethics module called Foundations in Professionalism before you can be awarded any of the Foundation-level qualifications.
*Accountant in Business (FAB) is changing its name to Business and Technology (FBT) from September 2020. The change better reflects the existing exam syllabus and the increasing role technology has in the accounting profession.
How is this course assessed?
These exams are all 2-hour Computer Based Exams (CBEs) and you will need 50% or more to pass.
Getting your results
Upon completion of the exam, your provisional result is displayed on the screen. Your result will be transferred to your myACCA records within 72 hours.
Grading
To pass your exams you will need to achieve 50% or more.
Resits
If you are unlucky in your first attempt, the ACCA has specific resources aimed at directing students on where to focus their studies to get back on track in the study resources section, and you can book your exam with MyACCA as soon as you are ready to give it another go.
ACCA approved venues
You can book your exams via MyACCA and see the full list of approved venues launch.
What support will I get?
- We’re always on hand when you need us
- You’re fully supported with access to expert tutors, 7 days a week responding via email within 4 working hours.
- You’ll also be assigned a mentor to help and guide you through the order of subjects to study. You can also contact them wherever you need to throughout your course and get a response within 24 hours Monday to Friday
- For full details on Academic and Mentor support opening hours, please visit the contact us page.
Partnering with the best, you’ll always have access to market-leading interactive online content powered by Kaplan and ACCA-approved material from Kaplan Publishing hosted by Osborne books – all-day, every day for as long as you subscribe. Eagle students get 50% off hard copy study materials.
What could I do next?
After completing this level, you could go onto job roles such as a Junior accounts or cost clerk, or a junior bookkeeper in a small or medium-sized business. Or go into a range of junior or cost accounting administration roles in an accounting department of a larger organisation. If you want to continue studying, you can move onto ACCA Applied Knowledge.
Additional costs
You will need to register with ACCA as a student and pay a registration and annual student membership fee, as well as exam fees. Find out more about fees on the ACCA website launch

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Information about exams and how to book can be found on the ACCA website.
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Pay for your course by subscription

And to make it all even more flexible, you can pay for your course as you go. With Eagle, you’re free to manage your costs and choose how often you want to pay, and for how long. You can choose to pay monthly, quarterly or annually and you can cancel anytime.

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