New ACCA Accreditation for AAU Business Administration Program

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting and Finance as well as Accounting, Finance, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) was accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), granting a smoother path toward one of the world’s most respected accountancy qualifications.

Graduates of the program are exempt from four ACCA exams, starting with the January 2025 cohort until the 5-year accreditation expires December 2029, despite the ACCA Qualification typically including three stages of exams. The exemptions cover the full Applied Knowledge level and one at the Applied Skills level which are the following exams: Business and Technology, Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, Corporate and Business Law.

“I believe this prestigious professional accreditation adds significant value to our degree program. It substantially accelerates our students’ pathway to obtaining the official ACCA qualifications, thereby enhancing their career prospects in the job market,” said Jan Vasenda, Vice Dean of the School of Business.

ACCA is a globally recognized accountancy body, providing qualifications and promoting a “deeper and more rounded approach than the purely technical”, according to the website. This accreditation allows students to fast-track their ACCA Qualification based on a thorough assessment of AAU’s curriculum which provides students with knowledge that matches the skills required for this qualification, according to Vice Dean Vasenda.

The Accounting, Finance, and ESG concentration provides students with an understanding of accounting, reporting, banking, capital markets, and portfolio management, to ultimately cultivate successful, sustainable business strategies. This degree allows graduates to pursue diverse career opportunities in finance, accounting, and sustainable investing sectors.

“We also intend to deepen our collaboration with ACCA even further. In the near future, we plan to apply for additional exam exemptions, beyond the four that have already been approved,” said Vice Dean Vasenda.