The Distance Learning Course

Each lesson in our Home Study course begins with a set of clearly stated objectives and an explanation of its place in the overall programme of study.

Effective learning is encouraged through frequent Self Study activities and self-assessment questions.

There are thirteen tutor-marked assignments and a practice exam paper.

Key Topics

• The business environment
• The audit framework
• Audit personnel
• Audit planning
• Accounting systems and controls
• Audit evidence and sampling
• Audit completion
• Audit report

The Syllabus

The course has been written to match the Higher Level Paper 8 (Technician) syllabus set by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. This is the equivalent of NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) Level 4 and it is recognised throughout the worlds of business and industry as a required professional standard.

Assessment is by one written paper.

Coursework

To become an ACCA Accounting Technician, you must pass the examinations and either achieve a Level 4 NVQ in Accounting (this is called ‘the NVQ route’) or meet ACCA’s practical experience requirements (‘Practical Experience route’). The latter is the route taken by most Distance Learning students.;