ACCA Applied Knowledge · exam guide
ACCA Applied Knowledge Career Scope
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Applied Knowledge is the first step towards ACCA membership. ACCA says its members work across a wide range of roles, sectors and industries.
Typical roles
- Financial accountant
- Management accountant
- Internal auditor
- Financial analyst
- Risk manager
- Finance business partner
Where you can work
- Banking, insurance and financial services
- Technology and fintech
- Public sector
- Retail, hospitality and healthcare
- Renewable energy
What it leads to: After Applied Knowledge you move to the six Applied Skills exams, then the Ethics and Professional Skills Module and Strategic Professional. ACCA membership also needs 36 months of relevant practical experience and nine performance objectives. ACCA reports 257,900 members and 530,100 students and affiliates in 180 countries.