The Foundations in Accountancy (FIA) programme provides a flexible entry route into the accountancy profession. It’s designed for those starting their journey in finance or accounting and can lead to the ACCA Qualification. It's open to everyone – there are no academic entry requirements.
After completing the ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business (or Foundation Diploma if you reside in Bangladesh or Pakistan), you may be able to progress to the ACCA Qualification and receive exemptions from the Applied Knowledge exams. For more information about FIA and how it fits into the ACCA qualification pathway, visit the Foundations in Accountancy overview page.
Filling in your application
To complete your application, you’ll need:
Proof of identification, such as a driver's licence, national ID card, passport, or birth certificate.
Official translations for any documents not in English, stamped by a licensed translator.
Evidence of qualifications if applying for exemptions, including your completion certificate and academic transcript showing subjects and pass marks.
Parental consent if you are aged 13–15, or 13–17 in select countries (see section below).
If any matters listed in Bye-law 8 apply to you (for example, a conviction, caution, or disciplinary action from another professional body), you must complete the Admission and Licensing Committee form.
What you need to know?
Joint Exam Schemes
In some countries, ACCA works with national accountancy bodies through Joint Exam Schemes. If this applies to you, you may need to register with your local exam body as well as with ACCA. See the Joint Examination Schemes list or read our article: Find out more about Joint Exam Scheme partnerships.
Exemptions
You may be able to apply for exemptions depending on your previous qualifications.
Learn more in our article Learn about exemptions, and use the exemption calculator to check your eligibility.
Minimum age
Parental consent requirements depend on your age and where you live. If you live in Kenya, Indonesia, Malaysia or the Philippines, parental consent is required for students aged 13–17.
If you live elsewhere
Parental consent is required only if you are 13, 14, or 15 at the time of registration.
Download the parental consent form
A parent, guardian, or person with parental responsibility must complete the relevant form:
Parental consent form for Malaysia (PDF)
Upload the completed form when submitting your student application.
Registration code
If you have been provided with a registration code, please enter it when prompted in online application. If you don’t have a code, simply leave this blank.
If your registration code isn’t working, please contact the organisation or provider who gave you the code.
Fees and charges
You’ll be asked to pay a registration fee when submitting your application. Your registration will only be completed once this payment is received.
You’ll also need to pay an exam entry fee for each exam. Fees may vary depending on the exam centre and location.
Annual subscription
When you register for the FIA, ACCA, or Advanced Diploma in Finance and Business (Russian) qualifications, you’re agreeing to pay an annual subscription fee.
Your first payment will be taken during registration.
After that, the fee is payable each year on 1 January.
For a full breakdown of costs, visit the fees and charges page.
When you're ready to register
Click Apply Now to begin your Foundations in Accountancy (FIA) registration.
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