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ACCA Syllabus and its Structure

February 25, 2020

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The ACCA syllabus of Nepal consists of 13 papers divided into 3 levels:

Applied Knowledge – 3 papers
Applied Skills – 6 papers
Strategic Professional
1. Essentials – 2 papers
2. Options – 2 papers from 4

Applied Knowledge

This level is the starting point of ACCA Journey in Nepal. There are 3 papers to study and sit for exams. Once you pass all three subjects, you can continue to ACCA Skills level. For detail information, you may go through the links below.

Accountant in Business- AB
Management Accounting- MA
Financial Accounting- FA

Applied Skills

Comprising modules LW (F4) to FM (F9), this module examines the principle technical subjects that you’re expected to have an advanced understanding of. These subjects include law, taxation, auditing and financial management, financial reporting and performance management. You will develop knowledge and skills in these subject areas, reaching a level of knowledge equivalent to a bachelor’s degree.

Corporate and Business Law– LW (F4)
Performance Management– PM (F5)
Taxation– TX (F6)
Financial Reporting– FR (F7)
Audit & Assurance– AA (F8)
Financial Management– FM (F9)

Strategic Professional

Once your skills level is completed, you have to sit the exams of strategic professional. It comprises 4 subjects which are subdivided into 2 categories.

a) Essentials

This module is called Essentials as it will provide you with the specialized skills and techniques required to become an expert accountant, either in a consultancy or high-level advisory role. SBL paper is assessed with a 4-hour paper-based exam while SBR with 3-hour.