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url: "https://xcademia.com/courses/chartered-accountant-foundations-aca-acca"
title: Chartered Accountant Foundations (ACA/ACCA)
description: "Build accounting fundamentals aligned with ACA/ACCA pathways. Learn financial statements, tax basics, audit concepts, and exam strategies in 3 days."
publishedAt: "2026-03-21T06:02:52.818875+00:00"
updatedAt: "2026-03-30T22:50:53.7265+00:00"
type: course
code: "FAB-0072"
level: Foundation
duration_days: "3"
track: "Accounting & Reporting"
category: "Finance, Accounting & Business Skills"
credential_tier: tier1
price_gbp: "1999"
---

# Chartered Accountant Foundations (ACA/ACCA)

> Build core accounting knowledge and exam readiness aligned with ACA/ACCA pathways. Develop practical understanding through mentor-led sessions and real-world financial scenarios.

## Overview

The Chartered Accountant Foundations (ACA/ACCA) programme provides a structured introduction to core accounting principles, financial reporting, and essential business finance concepts. Designed for aspiring finance professionals, it builds a strong base aligned with globally recognised accountancy pathways while remaining practical and accessible.

Across three intensive days, learners will explore financial statements, taxation fundamentals, and audit concepts through mentor-led sessions and practical scenarios. The programme bridges academic knowledge with real-world application, helping learners understand how accounting supports business decision-making and regulatory compliance.

This course also prepares learners for the study approach required for professional accountancy exams. Through guided exercises, structured frameworks, and exam strategy insights, participants gain confidence to progress into ACA or ACCA pathways and apply accounting principles effectively in entry-level roles.

## Prerequisites

- Basic numeracy and literacy skills
- Interest in finance or accounting
- No prior accounting experience required

## What you will learn

- Explain core accounting principles and concepts
- Analyse basic financial statements and data
- Implement foundational bookkeeping techniques
- Evaluate taxation and audit fundamentals
- Communicate financial information clearly
- Apply structured exam preparation strategies

## Skills you will gain

- Financial statement basics
- Double-entry bookkeeping
- Tax fundamentals
- Audit concepts
- Exam strategy techniques
- Accounting terminology

## Career progression

- Accounts Assistant
- Finance Trainee
- Audit Assistant
- Junior Accountant

## Curriculum

1. **Module 1: Getting Ready**
   - Course structure and expectations
   - Overview of ACA/ACCA pathways
   - Study mindset and exam strategy basics
2. **Module 2: Introduction to Accounting Principles**
   - Purpose and users of accounting
   - Accounting concepts and conventions
   - Double-entry bookkeeping fundamentals
3. **Module 3: Financial Statements Essentials**
   - Structure of income statement
   - Statement of financial position
   - Cash flow basics and interpretation
4. **Module 4: Core Financial Accounting Techniques**
   - Recording transactions and adjustments
   - Accruals, prepayments, depreciation
   - Trial balance and error correction
5. **Module 5: Introduction to Taxation**
   - Principles of taxation systems
   - Personal vs corporate tax basics
   - VAT fundamentals and calculations
6. **Module 6: Audit and Assurance Basics**
   - Purpose of audit and assurance
   - Key audit procedures overview
   - Ethics and professional conduct
7. **Module 7: Exam Preparation & Study Strategy**
   - Understanding exam formats
   - Time management techniques
   - Practice questions and review approach

## Exam & certification

You will receive an Xcademia certificate of completion based on participation and successful completion of labs and scenario simulations.

## Delivery options

- **Live Online** — Join live instructor-led sessions from anywhere. Interactive, engaging, and flexible.
- **Onsite Training** — We come to you. Training delivered at your workplace for teams of 6 or more.
- **Venue-Based** — Classroom training at a professional venue. Ideal for focused, immersive learning.
- **Blended** — Combine online and in-person learning for maximum flexibility and impact.

## Frequently asked questions

**Do I need prior accounting knowledge?**

No, this is a beginner-friendly foundation course.



**Is this course aligned with ACA or ACCA?**

Yes, it is aligned with foundational knowledge required for both pathways.



**Will this course help me pass professional exams?**

It builds strong fundamentals and exam strategies, but further study is required.



**Are there practical exercises included?**

Yes, learners work on practical scenarios and financial examples.



**Will I receive a certificate?**

Yes, you will receive a Certificate of Completion from Xcademia.

## Course at a glance

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Code | FAB-0072 |
| Duration | 3 days |
| Level | Foundation |
| Track | Accounting & Reporting |
| Category | Finance, Accounting & Business Skills |
| Credential tier | tier1 |
| Price (GBP) | £1999 |

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