ACCA SHORT COURSES
ACCA is the world’s leading body for professional accountants. Employers around the globe seek out ACCA-trained professionals – because they know they have the strategic thinking, technical skills and professional values to drive their business forward.
Sharpen your accounting skills and advance your career with any of our ACCA short (certificate – refresher) courses in any one of the following areas:
List of Short Courses
1. ACCA CERTIFICATE IN ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE IN A DIGITAL AGE
What you will learn
- The effect of innovative technologies on finance professionals
- How technical products and functions are used in business
- How legacy and emerging technologies are used in different business contexts
- The usefulness of digital applications and data for accounting and finance
- The ethical implications of data governance
About this course
Technological change is the topic of countless business and scholarly articles. Already moving at breakneck speed, its acceleration continues to shape industry and business practices across the board. As a result, effective integration of new technologies has become a critical factor for organisational and professional success.
ACCA has created Accounting and Finance in a Digital Age for early career professionals navigating the rapid technological advancements in their profession. This online, on-demand course explores the principles of technological development and adoption, preparing learners for a career in which digital agility will be paramount.
Developed in response to ground-breaking research supported by over 8,000 members that culminated in the Global Talent Trends report (ACCA, 2023) Accounting and Finance in a Digital Age can be used as verifiable CPD and to demonstrate your skillset to current or future employers.
Key information
- Part of the ACCA Digital range of CPD courses
Training Methodology/ Delivery
This certificate course will be presented through a combination of online sessions/face-to-face classes and self-study.
Lecturer Support – 5 days, 3 hours hybrid classes (virtual classes and face-to-face classes). You will also have access to ACCA online resources for a period of 12 months.
Assessment and Certification
The assessment will be online.
Successful completion (50% and above) of this qualification will lead learners to be awarded a CPD Certificate in Accounting and Finance in a Digital Age by ACCA.
Additional information
Course Accessibility: 12 Months
CPD Points: 8
Registration fee: R500, 00
Course Fees: R3 900,00
Payment method: 50% before commencement of classes and the last 50% before writing final test.
2. ACCA CERTIFICATE IN BUDGETING AND FORECASTING
Get more confident with the basics of budgeting
About this pack
This five-course pack will help you get more confident with the basics of budgeting. Most business professionals, irrespective of what department or role they have, are likely to be involved at some level with budgets. This pack will ensure you know the basics and understand how to forecast to support your business.
By completing this pack, you will gain a better understanding of:
- the basics of budgeting
- how to prepare and manage budgets
- how to compare the budget against actual performance
- forecasting techniques and how to use Excel to make your budgeting life easier.
Courses included in this pack
- Budgeting in context
- Budget versus actual
- The theory of budgeting
- Forecasting and budgeting techniques with Excel
- Forecasting in uncertainty
Key information
- CPD certificate is available upon successful completion of the pack.
Training Methodology/ Delivery
This certificate course will be presented through a combination of online sessions/face-to-face classes and self-study.
Lecturer Support – 5 days, 3 hours hybrid classes (virtual classes and face-to-face classes). You will also have access to ACCA online resources for a period of 12 months.
Assessment and Certification
The assessment (test) will be online.
Successful completion (50% and above) of this qualification will lead learners to be awarded a CPD Certificate in Budgeting and forecasting by ACCA.
Additional information
Registration Fees: R500,00
Short Course fees: R3 200,00
Course Accessibility: 12 Months
CPD Points: Five
3. ACCA CERTIFICATE CASH MANAGEMENT
Understand the importance of cash and how to integrate working capital into your strategic thinking
About this pack
This five course pack from BPP will provide you with an overview of the critical importance of cash flow management for business and organisations of all sizes. This principle recognises that cash is the lifeblood of any entity and serves as the primary indicator of its financial health. We will explore aspects of the ‘Cash is King’ concept, its significance and practical implications for accounting professionals.
By completing this pack, you will gain a better understanding of:
- the importance of cash in financial operations
- cash flow management
- an organisation’s financial health
- working capital and it’s strategic importance.
Courses included in this pack
- Demand chain debtors
- Profit vs. cash – understanding the differences
- Supply chain management
- Working capital – a strategic overview
- Working capital management – releasing cash and reducing risk.
Key information
- CPD certificate is available upon successful completion of the pack.
Training Methodology/ Delivery
This certificate course will be presented through a combination of online sessions/face-to-face classes and self-study.
Lecturer Support – 5 days, 3 hours hybrid classes (virtual classes and face-to-face classes). You will also have access to ACCA online resources for a period of 12 months.
Assessment and Certification
The assessment will be online.
Successful completion (50% and above) of this qualification will lead learners to be awarded a CPD Certificate in Cash Management by ACCA.
Additional information
Course Accessibility: 12 Months
CPD Points: 5
Registration fee: R500, 00
Course Fees: R3 300,00
Payment method: 50% before commencement of classes and the last 50% before writing final test.
4. ACCA CERTIFICATE IN DATA ANALYTICS
Learn about big data and the skills and techniques available for data analytics
What you will learn
More than ever, business leaders need to be sure that the decisions they make are rooted in a deep understanding of the latest issues and trends. As organisations become ever more customer centric, it’s important that finance teams, as guardians of organisational data, are leveraging data analytics to provide the forward-looking insights required to support decision-making.
By completing this certificate, you will be able to:
- know how to use commercial awareness to articulate business questions
- identify and manipulate relevant data and deeply analyse it by applying appropriate techniques
- know how findings from analysis can and should be visualised and communicated, enabling relevant stakeholders to make sound business decisions
- learn and understand ethical security issues around data analytics.
About this certificate
The ACCA Certificate in Data Analytics (CertDA) is aimed at business professionals who wish to develop their understanding of data, and the skills and techniques available for data analytics. Using real practical business examples, learners will develop an understanding of how data analytics and data modelling can be used to garner business insights.
You will learn about big data, the various sources of data, types of analytics, and become familiar with the range of tools and techniques required to extract, manipulate, interpret and present data. You will also learn about the need to be both sceptical and ethical when working in the data analytics field.
Many of the data tools introduced in the certificate are widely and freely available, such as spreadsheet or database software. You will also be introduced to popular statistical and programming tools such as SQL, R and Python, as well as an introduction to artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Key information
- ACCA Certificate in Data Analytics
- self-paced interactive learning
- the Certificate is made up of 10 modules
- one-hour online exam
- complete course and assessment to gain your certificate and digital badge.
Training Methodology/ Delivery
This certificate course will be presented through a combination of online sessions/face-to-face classes and self-study.
Lecturer Support – 5 days, 3 hours hybrid classes (virtual classes and face-to-face classes). You will also have access to ACCA online resources for a period of 12 months.
Assessment and Certification
The assessment will be online.
Successful completion (50% and above) of this qualification will lead learners to be awarded the Certificate in Data Analytics by ACCA.
Additional information
Course Accessibility: 12 Months
CPD Points: 4
Registration fee: R500, 00
Course Fees: R3 250,00
Payment method: 50% before commencement of classes and the last 50% before writing final test.
5. ACCA CERTIFICATE FINANCE FOR BUSINESS OWNERS AND ENTREPRENEURS
About this course
Every organisation requires an effective finance function to take the lead on financial planning, financial control and financial reporting. The finance team produces meaningful information to help owners, leaders and managers make informed decisions. For this information to be used effectively decision makers are required to have a basic understanding of accounting and to be able to understand financial information and reports.
This course is designed to help entrepreneurs, owners and directors of small and medium sized enterprises (SME) gain the skills required to interpret and analyse financial information and reports. Ultimately, these skills will help you make better-informed decisions.
What you will learn
- The evolving role of the finance function
- The relationship between financial strategy and business strategy
- The role of budgeting in an organisation
- How to use financial data to make informed business decisions
- The concept of financial risk and the importance of risk management
- The importance of liquidity and why profits differ from cash
- How to appraise business unit performance
- How businesses are valued
- Issues to consider when SMEs need to raise finance
Key information
- part of the Why the numbers matter financial education series
- an introduction to finance for Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
- self-paced interactive learning
- complete modules in any order you choose
- complete all eight modules and pass a short assessment to gain your certificate and digital badge
- the assessment has an 80% pass mark and three attempts are allowed
- access to study materials for 12 months
- Produced by ACCA, the world’s most forward-thinking professional accountancy body
Training Methodology/ Delivery
This certificate course will be presented through a combination of online sessions/face-to-face classes and self-study.
Lecturer Support – 5 days, 3 hours hybrid classes (virtual classes and face-to-face classes). You will also have access to ACCA online resources for a period of 12 months.
Assessment and Certification
The assessment (test) will be online.
Successful completion (50% and above) of this qualification will lead learners to be awarded a CPD Certificate in FINANCE FOR BUSINESS OWNERS AND ENTREPRENEURS: WHY THE NUMBERS MATTER by ACCA.
Additional information
Registration Fees: R500,00
Short Course fees: R9 262,50
Course Accessibility: 12 Months
CPD Points: 10
Payment method: 50% before commencement of classes and the last 50% before writing final test.
6. ACCA CERTIFICATE IN FINANCE FOR NON-FINANCE MANAGERS
About this course
Every organisation requires an effective finance function to take the lead on financial planning, financial control and financial reporting. The finance team produces meaningful information to help leaders and managers make informed decisions. This also requires decision makers to have a basic understanding of accounting and to be able to understand financial information and reports.
This course is designed to help the non-financial managers and professionals gain the necessary skills to successfully interpret, analyse and make decisions based on financial information and reports.
What you will learn
You are already a professional in your field. Add additional finance understanding in the following areas:
- The evolving role of the finance function
- The relationship between financial strategy and business strategy
- The role of budgeting in an organisation
- How to use financial data to make informed business decisions
- The concept of financial risk and the importance of risk management
- The importance of liquidity and why profit differs from cash
- How to appraise business unit performance
- How to interpret key financial statements
Key information
- part of the Why the numbers matter, financial education series
- an introduction to finance for the non-finance manager
- self-paced interactive learning
- complete modules in any order you choose
- complete all six modules and pass the short assessment to gain your certificate and digital badge
- the short 15 question assessment has a 80% pass mark
- access to study materials for 12 months
- Produced by ACCA, the world’s most forward-thinking professional accountancy body
Training Methodology/ Delivery
This certificate course will be presented through a combination of online sessions/face-to-face classes and self-study.
Lecturer Support – 5 days, 3 hours hybrid classes (virtual classes and face-to-face classes). You will also have access to ACCA online resources for a period of 12 months.
Assessment and Certification
The assessment will be online.
Successful completion (50% and above) of this qualification will lead learners to be awarded the Certificate in Finance for Non-Finance Managers by ACCA.
Additional information
Course Accessibility: 12 Months
CPD Points: 7
Registration fee: R500, 00
Course Fees: R7 150,00
Payment method: 50% before commencement of classes and the last 50% before writing final test.
7. IFRS LATEST TOPICS PACK - UNDERSTAND THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN THE CURRENT TOPICS TRENDING IN IFRS
About this pack
The IASB have reconsidered the IFRS accounting treatment of financial instruments, revenue and leases, and as a result three new standards were issued; IFRS 9, IFRS 15 and IFRS 16. Courses include examples and knowledge checks to enhance understanding.
By completing this pack, you will gain a better understanding of:
- different types of financial instruments, and their classification and measurement
- how to define and recognise revenue
- classification of leases
- liability of leases.
Courses included in this pack
- IFRS 9 Financial instruments for corporates
- IFRS 15 Revenue from contracts with customers
- IFRS 16 Leases
Key information
- CPD certificate is available upon successful completion of all courses.
Assessment and Certification
The assessment will be online.
Successful completion (50% and above) of this qualification will lead learners to be awarded the Certificate in International Financial Reporting Standards by ACCA.
Additional information
Course Accessibility: 12 Months
CPD Points: 3
Registration fee: R500, 00
Course Fees: R1 950,00
Payment method: 50% before commencement of classes and the last 50% before writing final test.
8. ACCA CERTIFICATE IN INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING
What you will learn
The Certificate in International Financial Reporting (Cert IFR) offers a broad introduction to the field of International Financial Reporting and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). It traces the history of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) from its early roots through to recent changes and updates and future developments.
By completing this certificate, you will be able to:
- understand how International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) are used around the world
- explain how the International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation (IFRSF) / International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) work and how these are being changed
- examine the fundamental requirements of IFRS on a standard-by-standard basis
- provide guidance on how to use IFRS in practice.
About this certificate
Our e-learning course is an introduction to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Qualified accountants and auditors can now update their skills to meet the challenges involved in adopting and implementing IFRS in their workplace. An educational or vocational background in financial reporting is recommended before starting the Cert IFR.
This course also benefits ACCA members who gained their qualification prior to the introduction of IFRS. For ACCA members whose qualifications are already based on IFRS, the Cert IFR is an opportunity to update their IFRS knowledge for recent IASB publications.
Key information
- ACCA Certificate in International Financial Reporting
- self-paced interactive learning
- the Certificate is made up of 12 modules
- one-hour online exam which consists of 25 multiple choice questions
- complete course and assessment to gain your certificate and digital badge.
Training Methodology/ Delivery
This certificate course will be presented through a combination of online sessions/face-to-face classes and self-study.
Lecturer Support – 5 days, 3 hours hybrid classes (virtual classes and face-to-face classes). You will also have access to ACCA online resources for a period of 12 months.
Assessment and Certification
The assessment will be online.
Successful completion (50% and above) of this qualification will lead learners to be awarded the Certificate in International Financial Reporting by ACCA.
Additional information
Course Accessibility: 12 Months
CPD Points: 20
Registration fee: R500, 00
Course Fees: R9 262,50
Payment method: 50% before commencement of classes and the last 50% before writing final test.
9. CERTIFICATE IN INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC SECTOR ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
About this certificate
IPSAS® have been developed to enhance the quality, consistency and transparency of public sector financial reporting worldwide. Issued by the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB), they are cash-based standards and accruals standards used for the preparation of general-purpose financial statements by governments and other public sector entities around the world. The ACCA Certificate in International Public Sector Accounting Standards (Cert IPSAS) has been specifically developed to help you meet the challenges of implementing IPSAS®.
Cert IPSAS will be relevant to you if your organisation is using or about to implement IPSAS®, or if you are working with clients who are using or about to use IPSAS®. It’s perfect for helping finance professionals with a background in financial reporting to meet the challenges of implementing IPSAS®, providing a practical and introductory knowledge of these standards and how they are interpreted and applied.
Learning outcomes
By completing this certificate, you will be able to:
- describe the fundamental requirements of accrual-based IPSAS® on a standard-by-standard basis
- identify how to use IPSAS® in practice
- explain the difference between the cash basis IPSAS® and accrual-based IPSAS®
- recognise how IPSAS® are used around the world
- apply the requirements of IPSAS® in the preparation of information for financial statements
- interpret financial statements prepared in compliance with IPSAS®
- describe the workings of the IPSASB and how these are developing.
Key information
- 11 self-paced interactive modules
- One-hour assessment included, which comprises 25 questions and has a 50% pass mark. There are three attempts allowed.
- Complete all modules and pass the assessment to gain your certificate and digital badge to show your knowledge.
Training Methodology/ Delivery
This certificate course will be presented through a combination of online sessions/face-to-face classes and self-study.
Lecturer Support – 5 days, 3 hours hybrid classes (virtual classes and face-to-face classes). You will also have access to ACCA online resources for a period of 12 months.
Assessment and Certification
The assessment will be online.
Successful completion (50% and above) of this qualification will lead learners to be awarded the Certificate in International Public Sector Accounting Standards (Cert IPSAS) by ACCA.
Additional information
This certificate includes all the study materials you will need, although, you will benefit from having a copy of the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) 2022 Handbook of International Public Sector Accounting Pronouncements. Please note that the handbook is updated annually. We will download this and send it to you if you prefer a hard copy
Course Accessibility: 12 Months
CPD Points: 17
Registration fee: R500, 00
Course Fees: R 8 250,00
Payment method: 50% before commencement of classes and the last 50% before writing final test.
10. ACCA CERTIFICATE IN SUSTAINABILITY FOR FINANCE PROFESSIONALS
Understand the global challenges of sustainable development
What you will learn
By completing this course, you will be able to:
- Define sustainability and sustainable development
- Explain why sustainability is important to society, to organisations, and to finance professionals
- Understand the global challenges of sustainable development and how business organisations can help meet these challenges
- Evaluate business value chains, business models and business practices for sustainability and related issues
- Understand sustainability reporting frameworks
- Understand how the Science Based Targets initiative, and Big Data, contribute to sustainability
- Understand responsible investment principles.
About this course
In this course, we introduce sustainability and sustainable development and why this is important, as well as consideration of key impacts on the environment, society and economy.
We explore the evolving role of Finance professionals as sustainable business value drivers, and core responsibilities to ensure effective and reliable sustainability accounting and reporting.
We will cover key environmental, social and governance (ESG) related risks, and approach to identify, manage and mitigate ESG risks, and consider opportunities.
We provide an overview on how value chains and business models are evolving to support deliver sustainable business practices and contribute to a circular economy and more sustainable future.
Key information
- Part of the ACCA Certificate in Sustainability for Finance
- Complete the course and assessment to gain your CPD certificate.
Training Methodology/ Delivery
This certificate course will be presented through a combination of online sessions/face-to-face classes and self-study.
Lecturer Support – 5 days, 3 hours hybrid classes (virtual classes and face-to-face classes). You will also have access to ACCA online resources for a period of 12 months.
Assessment and Certification
The assessment will be online.
Successful completion (50% and above) of this qualification will lead learners to be awarded the Sustainability for Finance Professionals by ACCA.
Additional information
Course Accessibility: 12 Months
CPD Points: 5
Registration fee: R500, 00
Course Fees: R1 950,00
Payment method: 50% before commencement of classes and the last 50% before writing final test.