FIA Books
Foundations in AccountancyThe 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.
FIA Modules & Structure
Students can start at any point under the FIA pathway, so you could choose to start at either a Certificate or the Diploma. However in order to be awarded the CAT qualification, you must complete 9 papers i.e. the Introductory Certificate, the Intermediate Certificate, the Diploma and two optional CAT papers.
All students must also complete the online module 'Foundations in Professionalism'.
| Foundations in Accountancy Structure | |
|---|---|
| Introductory Certificate in Financial & Management Accounting | |
| FA1 | Recording Financial Transactions |
| MA1 | Management Information |
| Intermediate Certificate in Financial & Management Accounting | |
| FA2 | Maintaining Financial Records |
| MA2 | Managing Costs & Finance |
| Diploma in Accounting and Business | |
| FAB | Accountant in Business |
| FMA | Management Accounting |
| FFA | Financial Accounting |
| Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) Qualification* | |
| FTX | Foundations in Taxation |
| FFM | Foundations in Financial Management |
| FAU | Foundations in Audit |
