FOUNDATIONS IN ACCOUNTANCY (FIA) - BY ACCA

by FTMSGlobal Academy (Cambodia) (Notes) on Thursday, September 29, 2011 at 9:51pm

Foundations in Accountancy
Awarded by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), FIA is a flexible suite
of entry-level accounting awards focusing on the core skills of financial accounting and
management accounting and audit at international standards. The awards are suitable for
those who plan to start out in accounting, finance and audit profession but have no formal
qualifications.
Why choose FIA?

Be awarded the followings which are well recognized around the world:

Introductory Certificate in Financial and Management Accounting

Intermediate Certificate in Financial and Management Accounting

Diploma in Accounting and Business

Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) qualification

Build a good foundation in accountancy to enable you to start out in accountancy

professions in different positions such as accountants, audit assistants, tax assistants,
management accountants, budget assistants and etc.

Allow you to study the program concurrently with university or college study and be
able to complete the program within 18 months.

Be transferred to ACCA qualification with the exemption of F1, F2 & F3:

After completion of the Diploma in Accounting and Business; or

After completion of CAT

And be further awarded the Bachelor degree in Applied Accounting from Oxford
Brookes University, UK (OBU):
Diploma in Accounting and Business or CAT + ACCA Skills Module +

Professional Ethics Module + OBU Research and Analysis Report

Who is FIA suitable for?

High school leavers

University students

University graduates with non-accountancy majors

FIA Syllabus (9 papers) (passing mark: 50%)

Introductory Certificate
FA1 : Recording Financial Transactions
MA1 : Management Information
Intermediate Certificate
FA2 : Maintaining Financial Records
MA2 : Managing Costs and Finances
Diploma
FAB : Accountant in Business
FMA : Management Accounting
FFA : Financial Accounting
Options papers: any 2 papers
FAU : Foundations in Audit
FTX : Foundations in Taxation
FFM : Foundations in Financial Management
Time limit to complete FIA

ACCA does not apply any time limit for FIA

Average time to complete FIA is 18 months

Examinations and initial registration requirements (*)

Computer based examinations (CBE): available for the first 7 papers

Organized and invigilated by FTMS Cambodia on a regular basis.

Flexible to choose examination time

Result will be displayed instantly on the computer screen at the end of the
exam

Deadline for initial registration: about 20 days before the CBE date.

Paper based examination (PBE): available for all papers

Organized by ACCA in June and December

Examination time and dates are fixed

Result will be released at the end of Aug (for Jun exams) and Feb (for the
previous Dec exams)

Deadline for initial registration: about 20 days before the following exam
registration deadlines:

8 Mar, 8 Apr & 8 May for Jun exams

8 Sep, 8 Oct & 8 Nov for Dec exams

(*) FTMS will assist its students in initial registration and examination registration.
What should be budgeted for FIA? (*)

FIA fees paid to ACCA UK

Tuition fees and materials fees paid to FTMSGlobal Academy Cambodia (FTMS)
(*) Please contact FTMS for further information about tuition fees, discount policies,
timetable and lecturer profiles.
Why choose to study FIA with FTMS?

FTMS is a Singaporean training company with more than 25 years of experience in

providing tuition for professional qualifications in the world.

FTMS is authorized by ACCA UK to organize FIA/ACCA computer based examinations

in Cambodia.

FTMS is awarded by ACCA UK the Gold and Platinum status for its centers around the
world. They are prestigious recognition for ACCA tuition providers.

FTMS training courses are conducted by ACCA members.

FTMS' intakes for FIA are regular which will allow students to speed up their study.

FTMS offers assistance to its FIA students in initial registration and examination
registration with ACCA UK

FTMS works with its business partners to provide career opportunities with FIA
students and graduates.

FTMS offers assistance to its FIA students who want to pursue ACCA/FIA study at
FTMS Singapore or Malaysia

For further information about FIA courses in Cambodia, please contact

FTMSGlobal Academy (Cambodia) Pte Ltd
5th Floor, Phnom Penh Tower, #445, Monivong Blvd, Phnom Penh
Tel: +855 (0) 23 964 116
Fax: +855 (0) 23 964 117
Website: www.ftmsglobal.edu.kh
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