ACCA Applied Skills with all six papers

This ACCA Applied Skills course gives you the second step in your full ACCA qualification. It is the second of three levels of the journey to become a finance professional.

ACCA is a respected professional qualification. It will give you a complete rounded approach because you only qualify after completing at least 36 months of hands-on professional experience. ACCA members become exceptionally valuable to employers.

The majority of students start this part time ACCA course while in a finance role.

Why choose us?

Reed Business has the highest level of accreditation from ACCA (Platinum) and we have been providing accountancy training for over 50 years!

We include everything need to pass your exams

• Face to face classroom tuition with our own experienced team of tutors
• Small class sizes to keep your learning focused
• Live recordings of all your lessons for revision and to consolidate learning
• ACCA course materials, including Reed Business School branded folders to keep all your course materials and notes in
• No pass - free re-sit!
• Exam practice kit, revision cards, mini mocks (revision course only), mock exams
• Course materials will also be provided in a digital form within your subject Team
• Exam, revision, guidance, practice and advice
• Your own unique personalised study plan, so we can track your progress and see how you are getting on. We will identify if you need extra support or are able to progress more quickly at each stage
• Freshly cooked meals while you are on site, we can cater for any dietary requirements
• Sports and leisure facilities, free refreshments
• Access to your tutor to ask any questions and support your learning
• Cotswold cottage accommodation if required (additional extra)
• ACCA Platinum Approved Training Provider
• An approved Pearson Exam Centre for CBE

Computer Based Examinations (CBE)

Reed Business School is licensed to run the ACCA CBE for FBT (BT), FMA
(MA) and FFA (FA). These key papers underpin many of the topics explored in
future papers (for students studying the ACCA qualification). The courses are
structured to take each paper individually to ensure students focus on really
getting to grips with these fundamentals which will improve their chances of
success in the future. LW is also available as a CBE, and can be taken at the
Business School.

• ACCA Brochure 2022 - > download

How is it structured?
There are three stages of exams for the full ACCA Qualification:

1. Applied Knowledge
2. Applied Skills - this course
3. Strategic Professional

Plus an Ethics and Professional Skills module at the end and a 36 month professional work experience requirement.

The second stage is this course the Applied Skills exams which are the next step to the world of finance and accounting. They build on existing knowledge and understanding and develop strong, broad and practical finance skills required of future strategic professional accountant in any sector or industry. These exams are over 26 days of classroom tuition:

Corporate and Business Law (LW)
Taxation (TX)
Financial Reporting (FM)
Performance Management (PM)
Financial Management (FM)
Audit and Assurance (AA)

Here's what some of our students have to say!

'I really enjoyed my ACCA studies at Reed, the tutors do a great job delivering the course, and they have all been incredibly supportive" Sophie Pickering, Financial Accountant, Adaptix Oxford

"My time at Reed was an enjoyable one. The facilities impressed me along with the teaching. The teachers showed passion about the subject and all the staff are friendly and easy to approach. I will be going back to Reed to further my studies" Joe Bennett, Assistant Accountant, Sysco Speciality Group, Bicester

"The best training provider I have ever studied at!" Amy, ACCA student

"I did all my ACCA training at Reed Business School and happily recommend it to my staff stating their journey" Becky Kerr, Senior Management Accountant, Sysco Speciality Group, Bicester

"Reed Business School has been an excellent provider for my ACCA qualification. They provide a focused study environment, great tutors and unique facilities" Daniel Uy, Accounts Executive, The M Group, Oxford

"We have been using Reed Business School for years, and the support we receive gets better each and every year. Reed is a key part of our retention process as well as providing a very high level of education " Laura Cardy, Shaw Gibbs, Accountants and Business Advisors, Oxford

"At Reed there is a good learning atmosphere with helpful tutors. The ACCA course gives great understanding which I can apply to day-to-day practice" Jessica Mendes, Trainee Accountant, Chapman Robinson and Moore

The best facilities

We are based in a stunning Cotswold manor house, but inside the traditional exterior we have amazing, up-to-date learning facilities in every classroom. We utilise Microsoft Teams to live record all our lessons - an invaluable resource for revision, to consolidate learning and to keep in touch with you course colleagues.

Do you need to stay over?

We have our own Cotswold cottage accommodation just a few metres from the business school. Rooms are available to book at an additional cost if you are based further away or if you would like to stay over to really concentrate on your studies in the evenings.

Not just learning...

We have a swimming pool, tennis court, croquet lawn and fabulous gardens for you to enjoy. Check out our Instagram page to see the deer and lambs!

Catering

We have a team of our own chefs who freshly prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner. Lunch is included for everyone, other meals are if you are staying with us.

Would you like to have a look around?

We hold free, informal, Open Afternoons approximately 8 times a year. These are a great way to have a look at our facilities and grounds, and ask our friendly team any questions you may have. Check out 'Open Afternoons' on our website.

Pass rates that speak for themselves

We are rightly proud of our ACCA pass rates, year on year well above the Global average. We are so confident that we offer a free re-sit (attendance criteria does apply) if you are unlucky enough to not pass a paper.

Impressed by what we do?

We pride ourselves on giving students the best possible experience. This goes from quality of teaching and passing your exams right through to creating a relaxed but focused environment (with delicious food!).

Once you are an fully enrolled student on any of our courses, we offer a £50 Amazon voucher to every friend that you refer - check out our website for the details.

There’s a world of opportunity by choosing ACCA with Reed Business School!

By studying ACCA you can take your career in any direction. The ACCA qualification is recognised and respected around the globe. ACCA trained professionals are known to have strategic thinking, technical skills and professional values to drive an organisation forward. We are an renowned and respected training provider with a reputation we are proud of. Accountants have been successfully qualifying with us since 1972.

If you're thinking of starting a career in finance the ACCA Qualification is perfect for you. Typical starting job roles are Finance Assistant, Accounts Executive or Accounts Assistant.

This is the second stage in the ACCA qualification. There are 13 exams to complete, split in to the three stages (Applied Knowledge, Applied Skills and Strategic Professional), which will take three to four years on average to complete.

If you already have worked in finance for a while you may be looking to have a professional qualification, the ACCA course is the ideal choice. Some students who have AAT or a degree are eligible for exemptions. Visit the ACCA website to check what exemptions you may have .

Apprenticeships?

Are you currently employed and looking for a training provider for your professional qualification?

Reed Business School is listed on the Government Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers and are approved to deliver apprenticeship training (level 4 and 7) and can offer you advice on how to apply for the apprenticeship scheme. Being an apprentice will allow your employer to access significant funding options.

At the start of each ACCA student's apprenticeship we will agree a Individual Learning Plan with you, so you can map out your ACCA qualification journey.

Revision?

Our revision courses can be booked separately so if you've been studying towards one of the Applied Skills or Strategic Professional exams and you need that extra helping hand to get you through the exam then our revision course is for you.

You can start your journey with ACCA if you have, based on UK qualifications:

• Five secondary school qualifications (two A-Levels and three GCSEs or equivalent) – including English and Maths
• We recommend that each student undertakes the basic Maths and English
  tests on the ACCA website before commencing

The ACCA Applied Skills gives you the skills you need to start your journey to become a finance professional!

When you study ACCA with Reed Business School it’s a rewarding and intense path – you can take your career in any direction and open doors to the best and most interesting, and financially rewarding, roles all over the world.