The FIA Qualification for Employers

• A core level of finance knowledge

FIA is an introductory level qualification which will enhance the level of business and finance knowledge within your team.

• Motivated staff

Studying for the FIA qualification will be motivating for your team and will give them the opportunity to progress to higher levels of knowledge.

• Additional roles

With the confidence the qualification brings your team will be able to take on additional responsibilities within your organisation.

• Effective communication

With the increased knowledge obtained, your team will be able to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders on core financial matters.

Foundations in Accountancy (FIA) is a suite of awards offered by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (the ACCA).

The suite of awards within the FIA consists of certificates, diplomas and a Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) qualification.

These awards focus on the core skills of financial accounting and management accounting together with the wider role of the accountant in business.

If you are a student, you will benefit from flexible entry points to the FIA suite and also have the opportunity to obtain specific awards at the various levels.

The certificates and diplomas will be proof to both current and potential employers of your understanding of certain core business concepts and will also provide you with the opportunity to continue studies towards either the CAT qualification or obtain exemptions from certain papers within the prestigious ACCA qualification.

The ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is a global body for professional accountants. It was first established in London over 100 years ago and is currently the World’s largest accountancy body. ACCA has over 250,000 members in 180 countries.