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Foundations in Accountancy Diploma (FIA) Foundations in Accountancy Diploma (FIA) What makes BPP’s Foundations in Accountancy Diploma (FIA) stand out? Foundations in Accountancy (FIA) is the perfect starting point for a career in accounting and finance. If you are a school leaver, have no accounting experience, or would like to start the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) qualification but don’t have the minimum academic qualifications, this is the place to begin. •  ompletion of the Diploma allows entry on to the C ACCA qualification •  xpert tuition: tuition takes place in ACCA E Platinum-approved centres from expert tutors with practical experience •  earning materials: our FIA programme uses L materials provided by BPP Learning Media, an ACCA-approved provider for content This Diploma from the ACCA covers a range of core skills and looks at the wider role of the accountant in business. Entry requirements English Language • ELTS score in all components of at least 5.5 or I equivalent Modules There are three papers making up the FIA Diploma: FAB – Accountant in Business FMA – Management Accounting FFA – Financial Accounting The FIA is broadly equivalent to the first year of a degree programme or HND standard. Progression Students can progress to: - ACCA Full-Time  Educational Background •  e 18 years or over at the start of the programme B •  ou do not need previous qualifications to study Y towards an FIA qualification but you must register with ACCA as an FIA student Programme details Length of programme Four to five months Programme details February and August Modes of study How to apply Classroom Our International Office can assess your certificates and advise you if you meet the entry requirements. You can also visit our website for a list of entry requirements from your country. If you do not think you meet the entry requirements, but have other qualifications or work experience, please contact us. Start dates You need to register with ACCA as an FIA student before applying to BPP. Visit www.accaglobal.com, call [phone] or email [email protected] Assessment Computer-based exams (available on demand) for FAB, FMA and FFA (see following page for an explanation of these terms) or as a paper-based exam in December or June Study centres London (Kings Cross, Shepherd’s Bush and Croydon), Manchester, Birmingham and Leeds You need to include your ACCA registration in your application to BPP. To apply online, please visit: www.bpp.com/applyonline or contact [email protected] for more information Find out more For full details please visit: www.bpp.com/fia 124 125