-To ensure greater articulation between Foundations in Accountancy and the ACCA Qualification, ACCA is introducing an
Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business which will form part of the ACCA Qualification.

-The Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business will be awarded from December 2011 to students who complete or are exempt from the Fundamentals level exams. Students will not receive the Advanced Diploma until December 2011 results are published, ie February 2012.

-Please note students will need to have taken and passed at least two of the six Skills module papers in order to obtain the Advanced Diploma.

-Students will also need to complete the Professional Ethics module in order to receive the award of the Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business.

-Many students part-way through their exams and looking for relevant training struggle to explain to potential employers the level of knowledge and skills they have achieved.

-Introducing the award of Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business uses terminology which is recognised and understood by employers and accurately reflects the level of knowledge ACCA trainees have achieved after completing the Fundamentals level.

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