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Start Your Global Accounting Career with Confidence

Flexible Timings | Experienced Faculty | Global Qualification

Your Career, Our Excellence

Start Your Global Accounting Career with Confidence

Flexible Timings | Experienced Faculty | Global Qualification

ACCA Program at VCA Sialkot

At VCA (Virtual College of Accountancy, Sialkot), we help students like you understand and achieve their dream of becoming internationally recognized accountants through the ACCA qualification a UK-based program accepted in 180+ countries. Whether you’ve just finished Matric, Intermediate, or Bachelor’s, VCA guides you from the basics to the professional level. You can join both on-campus or online, at your own pace. For more details about it check our career guidance page. 

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ACCA Course Structure

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Paper Name

Paper Code

Level

1

Business and Technology

BT

Applied Knowledge

2

Management Accounting

MA

3

Financial Accounting

FA

4

Corporate and Business Law

LW

Applied Skills

5

Performance Management

PM

6

Taxation

TX

7

Financial Reporting

FR

8

Audit and Assurance

AA

9

Financial Management

FM

10

Strategic Business Leader

SBL

Strategic Professional (Essentials)

11

Strategic Business Reporting

SBR

12

Advanced Financial Management

AFM

Strategic Professional (Options - any 2)

13

Advanced Performance Management

APM

14

Advanced Taxation

ATX

15

Advanced Audit and Assurance

AAA

Quick Facts

Program Summary

Details 

Information

Total Papers

13 (if no exemptions)

Exam Sessions

March, June, September, December

Pass Marks

50% per paper

Duration

2.5 - 3 years

Next Step

Global qualification accepted in 180+ countries

as a student you may

also want to know!

Q: Is ACCA a degree or a course?

ACCA is a professional qualification, not a traditional degree. However, it’s globally considered higher than a bachelor’s degree, and many universities offer direct entry into master’s programs for ACCA-qualified students.

Q: Is ACCA recognized in Pakistan?

Absolutely! ACCA is well-recognized across Pakistan. Leading audit firms, banks, and multinational companies hire ACCA professionals regularly including the Big 4 (PwC, Deloitte, EY, KPMG).

Q: Can I start ACCA after Matric?

Yes! If you’ve completed Matric, you can begin with the Foundation Diploma (FD). It’s the starting point that prepares you for the main ACCA qualification.

Q: What if I’ve completed Intermediate or A-Levels?

If you’ve completed Intermediate, A-Levels, or B.Com, you can start directly with ACCA. You may even be eligible for a few subject exemptions depending on your background.

Q: How many papers are there in ACCA?

There are 13 papers in total (However we have mentioned 15 papers above but from which 2 are optional), divided into three main levels:

  • Applied Knowledge (3 papers)

  • Applied Skills (6 papers)

  • Strategic Professional (4 papers)

You can study and attempt each paper one by one, depending on your pace.

Q: Do I have to take all papers together?

No, not at all! ACCA is completely flexible. You can prepare and appear for exams whenever you’re ready one paper at a time or multiple together.

Q: When are ACCA exams held?

ACCA exams are conducted four times a year in March, June, September, and December. You can choose any session that suits your preparation.

Q: Can I join for only one paper instead of the full program?

Definitely! You can enroll for a single paper or the complete ACCA program whatever suits your study goals.

Q: Will I get a job after completing ACCA?

Yes! ACCA opens doors to jobs in audit firms, banks, finance departments, and multinational companies both in Pakistan and internationally. See more: Career Opportunities

Q: Is ACCA suitable for female students?

Absolutely. Many female students in Pakistan complete ACCA and build successful careers in audit, taxation, and corporate roles.

Q: Can students with weak English do ACCA?

Yes, they can. At VCA, our teachers explain concepts in simple and clear English, helping you gradually improve your communication and writing skills.

Q: Is ACCA a safe career choice for the future?

Yes ACCA is one of the most secure and in-demand qualifications in the accounting world.
Companies in every industry need qualified accountants, and ACCA ensures you’re job-ready anywhere in the world.