Part of the Foundations in Accountancy suite of awards, this certificate is suitable for anyone looking to do an introductory qualification in accounting and finance. This includes school leavers or those already working in accounts-support roles.
Do I need any qualifications to start?
No previous academic qualifications are required to study for this certificate. However, you may wish to complete ACCA's Introductory Certificate in Financial and Management Accounting before attempting the Intermediate certificate. The ability level is broadly equivalent to A-Level standard.
What kind of work can I do with this qualification?
You could work in a variety of roles including:
- a bookkeeping or cost clerk role in a small to medium-sized organisation
- a range of accounting administration roles within an accounting department of a larger organisation or financial shared service centre.
What's involved?
To achieve the Intermediate Certificate in Financial and Management Accounting you will need to register as a student on Foundations in Accountancy and complete:
- two exams: Maintaining Financial Records (FA2) and Managing Costs and Finances (MA2)
- a professionalism and ethics module called Foundations in Professionalism. Please note, if you have already completed this module to gain the Introductory Certificate in Financial and Management Accounting, you don't have to complete it again.
How long will it take to complete?
It's up to you as there is no time limit. You can sit the exams on demand as computer-based exams or choose to sit paper-based exams in June and December at one of our 380 exam centres around the world. You can complete Foundations in Professionalism before or after the exams. So you could complete this certificate in six months or less.
Are my English and maths skills good enough to do the qualification?
Check your English and maths skills to see if you're ready to study with ACCA by using our free self-check modules. Just click on the link in the Related links box on the left-hand side of this page.
Can I miss out some exams if I have relevant qualifications?
Yes. Please visit our exemptions page (by clicking on the link in the See also box on the left-hand side of this page) to check what exemptions you may claim based on your previous qualifications.
Can I go on to do other ACCA qualifications?
We hope you will continue to study with ACCA and progress your career to the next level. You can go on to complete the Diploma in Accounting and Business.
