Foundations in Accountancy
The ACCA have introduced Foundations in Accountancy (FIA) as a suite of awards designed to allow students entry to the ACCA qualification whatever their previous experience is.
FIA replaces the current CAT qualification and consists of four awards:
- Introductory Certificate in Financial and Management Accounting
- Intermediate Certificate in Financial and Management Accounting
- Diploma in Accounting and Business
- Certified Accounting Technician
Students can start at either the Introductory Certificate, Intermediate Certificate or Diploma levels. The first exams under FIA will be held from 5th December 2011.