The Verifera™ Encyclopaedia — Careers edition
ACCA
Verified reference for UK professional registers, credentials and career pathways. Every entry shows its sources and last-verified date — the “Verified by Verifera” mark appears only when all facts are in-window.
ACCA — Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
ACCA awards the Chartered Certified Accountant designation (ACCA; FCCA for fellows) and is both a Recognised Supervisory Body and a Recognised Qualifying Body for statutory audit, with a global membership across practice and industry.
✔ Verified by VeriferaPathwayLevel 7 Accountancy or Taxation Professional apprenticeship — 2026 funding change
The Level 7 Accountancy or Taxation Professional apprenticeship (Skills England standard ST0001) is the degree/master's-equivalent route mapped to ACA/ACCA/CIMA chartered qualifications. From 1 January 2026 government funding is limited to apprentices aged 16-21 at the start (or under 25 with an EHCP and/or care-leaver status); older starters are no longer government-funded.
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