About ACCA Financial Management (FM) – F9
Requirements
The requirements to undertake the ACCA F9 Financial Management course depend on your current standing with the ACCA qualification:
If you’re a student within the current ACCA Qualification structure:
Successfully pass ACCA F4 Corporate and Business Law: This ensures you have a basic understanding of legal frameworks relevant to financial management.
No other specific prerequisites: You can take F9 after passing F4, although taking other F papers like F2 Management Accounting or F3 Financial Accounting can provide helpful background knowledge.
Additional considerations:
Mathematics and English language proficiency: While no formal tests are required, a strong grasp of these skills is crucial for understanding and applying financial management concepts. ACCA offers free support resources to help assess and improve these skills.
Commitment and study time: Allocate sufficient time and resources to study effectively. ACCA provides various study materials like textbooks, past exam papers, and online resources to assist your learning.
Here are some helpful resources for further information:
ACCA F9 Financial Management webpage: https://www.accaglobal.com/financial-management.html
ACCA F9 Syllabus: https://www.accaglobal.com/wales/en/student/exam-support-resources/fundamentals-exams-study-resources/f9/specimen-exams.html
ACCA Student Accountant: https://www.accaglobal.com/gb/en/student/sa.html
Costs of ACCA F9
The costs associated with the ACCA F9 course can vary depending on several factors, including:
- Tuition fees:
ACCA exam fees: There are two main components to exam fees:
Standard entry:
£142 for standard early entry
£108 for standard early entry in some regions like Pakistan.
Late entry:
£142 for late remote entry
£108 for late remote entry in some regions.
£364 for late center entry
£329 for late center entry in some regions.
Tuition fees from ACCA Approved Learning Providers (ALPs): These fees vary based on the provider, course format (online, classroom, blended), and additional resources offered. Research different ALPs to find the one that best suits your budget and learning style. You can find a list of ALPs on the ACCA website: https://www.accaglobal.com/gb/en/student/tuition-study-options/approved-learning-partners.html
- Study materials:
Official ACCA F9 study materials: ACCA offers various study materials like textbooks, online resources, and revision kits. These materials can range from £30 to £100 depending on the format and specific resources chosen.
Additional study materials: You may choose to purchase supplementary materials like past exam papers, revision notes, or practice questions from third-party providers. These costs can vary significantly depending on the source and desired level of detail.
- Membership fees:
If you’re not already an ACCA member, you’ll need to pay an annual membership fee to sit for the exams. Membership fees vary depending on your student or professional status. You can find more information on the ACCA website: https://www.accaglobal.com/gb/en/qualifications/accountancy-career/fees/fees-charges.html
Here are some resources to help you estimate the total cost:
ACCA Fee calculator: https://www.accaglobal.com/gb/en/qualifications/accountancy-career/fees/fees-charges.html
ACCA Approved Learning Provider websites: Most ALPs list their tuition fees and course details on their websites.