ACCA Applied Skills
Take the next step towards becoming a senior accountancy professional in India by completing your ACCA Applied Skills with Kaplan. This is the second of three levels (alongside ACCA Applied Knowledge and ACCA Strategic Professional) that make up the full ACCA qualification.
Our online ACCA Applied Skills classes help learners earn a globally recognised accreditation while providing them with the knowledge and skills to take their career to the next level. With part-time Live Online and OnDemand delivery available, choose how best to complete your studies with our flexible learning options.
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ACCA Applied Skills syllabus
This level builds on your existing knowledge by teaching you how to apply it to real-world situations. The six ACCA Applied Skills subjects help learners develop strong practical finance and accountancy skills.
Entry requirements
To enrol on the ACCA Applied Skills course, you must fulfil one of the following entry requirements:
- You have completed your ACCA Applied Knowledge.
- You have achieved the ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business (RQF Level 4).
- You have a relevant finance or accounting qualification at degree level.
ACCA Applied Skills modules
To receive your ACCA Applied Skills certificate, you must pass all six modules and examinations:
Subjects (6)
Compare study methods ›Corporate & Business Law (ENG)
EssentialYou’ll learn the general legal framework, as well as the specific legal areas that are relevant for business, so help you understand and identify the need to ask for specialist legal advice when necessary.
Live Online
From US $ 425.50
OnDemand
From US $ 88/month
Performance Management (PM)
EssentialYou’ll develop knowledge to apply management accounting techniques to quantitive and qualitive information for planning, decision-making, performance evaluation and control.
Live Online
From US $ 135.00
OnDemand
From US $ 88/month
Taxation (TX)
EssentialYou’ll learn the knowledge and skills relating to the tax systems for individuals, single companies and groups of companies.
Live Online
From US $ 135.00
OnDemand
From US $ 88/month
Financial Reporting (FR)
EssentialYou’ll learn the skills to apply accounting standards and the theoretical framework required to prepare financial statements of entities and how to analyse and interpret those financial statements.
Live Online
From US $ 135.00
OnDemand
From US $ 88/month
Audit & Assurance (AA)
EssentialYou’ll understand the process of implementing the assurance engagement and its application in the context of the professional regulatory framework.
Live Online
From US $ 135.00
OnDemand
From US $ 88/month
Financial Management (FM)
EssentialYou’ll develop the knowledge and skills necessary for a finance manager, in regards to investment, financing and dividend policy decisions.
Live Online
From US $ 135.00
OnDemand
From US $ 88/month
Final examinations
There is a mandatory three-hour exam at the end of each module, except for the Corporate and Business Law exam, which is two hours long. All ACCA Applied Skills exams are computer-based and must be booked directly with ACCA.
There are four exam sittings each year in March, June, September and December - you can take your module examinations in any order. The only exception is the Corporate and Business Law exam is on demand.
You must pass all six exams to complete your Applied Skills qualification and move on to the final level of your full ACCA qualification: ACCA Strategic Professional.
Why do learners in India study with Kaplan?
For over 85 years, we've helped shape the development and careers of finance professionals around the world. We now rank among the top global providers of education and operate in more than 30 countries - including India.
With ACCA pass rates that are 25% above the global average,* you can go into your studies confident you’re learning with an accredited team and a tried and tested framework.
Our remote learning models are so successful that we’ve also been given the title of ACCA Platinum Approved Learning Partner, an accolade given only to education providers in India operating at such a high calibre.
Studying your Applied Skills ACCA with Kaplan gives you access to:
Tutor-led support 7 days a week
Get help and guidance from our academic support team whenever you need it.
Experienced lecturers
Learn from experts with extensive real-world experience in the accountancy sector.
Mock exams and practice tests
Go into your ACCA Applied Skills exams well-prepared with regular testing and extensive feedback from tutors.
We are also known in India for our ACCA Content Partner status. This means ACCA has recognised Kaplan Learning for having the highest quality study materials for learners to pass their exams.
As one of the only two chosen Content Partners, we also get access to ACCA’s examining team, including the latest questions and examiner feedback.
*Versus the global average pass rate of 56% across all levels in 2023. Valid as of March 2024.
Kaplan's comprehensive study materials
Whether you're attending our Live Online classes or following our OnDemand learning framework, you'll receive a set of study materials created by Kaplan. These have been designed to help learners get the most out of their course and offer them the support they need to study for their Applied Skills ACCA remotely.
- Application and study modules: An interactive, tutor-led core study curriculum provided to all ACCA Applied Skills learners.
- Study Text: Your course textbook with worked examples and additional activities.
- Study programme: The complete outline of your ACCA course, seamlessly integrated into the MyKaplan online hub.
- MyKaplan: Our online learning portal with practical resources to help you get ready for your exams.
- Integrated Workbook: Take your own notes as you go and refer back to them later when you start your revision.
- Pocket Notes: Brief revision notes in a pocket-size guide covering all of the essential topics from your course.
- Exam kit: Kaplan's suggested study strategy, which includes a revision plan, exam technique guide and a review of previous exams.
Live Online learners will receive physical copies of our learning materials, while OnDemand learners can access digital copies online. You can also buy physical copies from our bookshop.
The delivery fee for our physical study materials is $47. It takes between 7 to 10 working days to receive your materials (subject to availability).
Testing and mock exams
All of Kaplan’s online accountancy courses include regular testing and mock examinations. These practice tests help learners feel prepared, confident and ready to do their best on their final ACCA Applied Skills exams.
- Knowledge checks: These quick quizzes help to gauge your understanding on each topic before moving onto the next one.
- Consolidation test: Identify your strengths and weaknesses with these 50-point assessments and make your revision even more targeted.
- Progress tests: Get personalised feedback with this exam-style test and see how well you're progressing through your course.
- Mock exam: Practice your exam technique in the same format as the real assessment, so you know exactly what to improve on the day.
- Pre-exam workshop (Live Online learners only): Get exam ready with tutor-led workshops covering essential exam techniques, extra tuition on tricky topics and the chance to discuss queries with your lecturers and peers.
- Video walkthroughs: Be guided through solutions to revision questions, including strategies for scoring well and our recommended approach to answering.
- Test yourself (available for some subjects): Create your own personalised mock exam by focusing on areas that you need to improve. Choose multi-choice questions from a range of topics and enjoy immediate feedback with computer marking.
Study flexibly with Kaplan
Learn in a way that's right for you by choosing between our two flexible learning methods: Live Online and OnDemand. Both our study approaches have been carefully crafted for remote learning, so you always feel supported while you complete your ACCA Applied Skills qualification.
Live Online
Our Live Online classes have become the study method of choice for over 10,000 learners who enjoy the collaborative environment of in-person learning, but with the opportunity to dial in from anywhere in the world. Collaborate with other learners also studying for their ACCA Applied Skills and work directly with tutors to gain a deep understanding of the subject matter.
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OnDemand
Study anywhere and at any time with OnDemand. Designed for remote study, our OnDemand classes have been custom-designed to make your ACCA course as engaging and 'hands on' as possible. This study method offers a high level of flexibility, support and progression, without needing to attend timetabled classes.
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Timetables and study methods
Study methods available for this level
Live Online
The benefits of a traditional classroom but with the flexibility of an online environment. Live interactive classes at a scheduled time delivered by expert lecturers following the same exam focused material and structure as traditional classroom courses.
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OnDemand
OnDemand gives you the flexibility to study when and where you want, with unique online resources designed to give you structure, keep you motivated, and cement your understanding of the subject.
Exams and sittings
Timings and working towards a sitting
You must pass all six mandatory exams to complete this level. All exams are computer based (CBE) and assess all areas of the syllabus.
All the subjects, except Corporate and Business Law (LW), are assessed by 3 hour session computer based exams in March, June, September and December sittings. LW is a two hour exam, and the English and Global variants are assessed as an on demand Computer Based Exam. CBEs must be booked directly with the ACCA.
Book an exam directly with the ACCA launch
How long does it take to pass?
Most students complete this level within 12 -18 months, however this varies and will depend on how quickly you want to complete the course. Applied Skills exams are to be taken at specific times - the exam timetable can be found on the ACCA Global website launch.
Study materials and delivery costs
Live Online learners will receive printed and online study materials. OnDemand learners will receive digital materials but are able to purchase hard copy materials from our bookshop.
Materials included in every Live Online course:
Study text
A textbook covering the full subject syllabus with worked examples and activities. We’re an ACCA Content Partner, so you can be confident you're learning exactly what you need for the exam.
Integrated workbook
Helps you work through the syllabus, with room to write your notes. It helps you keep everything in one place to make it easy to study and revise from.
Exam kit
Included in the exam kit is our recommended revision approach and a revision plan, exam technique guide and an analysis of past exams* with exam specific information. Ensure you’re exam ready with interactive practice questions replicated in the exam environment. Available 24/7 and covering all areas of the syllabus, you can learn whenever and wherever it's convenient for you.
*Where past papers have been made available by ACCA.
Pocket notes
Our ACCA pocket notes are pocket-sized, brief revision notes that highlight and prioritise the essential topics you need to understand to pass your exams.
Study programme
Integrated into your MyKaplan course, this outlines the course structure, providing guidance on what to do, and when.
Application modules
Core study material that all students receive. It’s tutor-led with interactive tasks to help deepen your understanding of key topic areas.
For OnDemand learners to buy the materials separately
As an ACCA Content Partner, we offer a range of ACCA books for each subject at this level.
Delivery costs
How much it costs to deliver your study materials and how long it takes depends on where in the world you live.
Delivery fees are as follows:
Malaysia - RM60
Rest of Asia/America - $47
All other countries - 40EUR
Please note that due to varying interpretations of the post-Brexit EU/UK trading agreement, some EU countries are imposing import duty on the value of the goods received from the UK. It is payable by the end consumer via the delivery company and your delivery may be withheld until paid. This may vary from country to country and be up to a value of 20% of the value of the study material.
Our standard delivery times are:
Malaysia - 3 to 5 working days*
EU – 5 to 7 working days*
Rest of the World – 7 to 10 working days*
*Subject to availability.
Delivery charges apply to all OnDemand and Live Online courses which include printed materials. If delivery charges are applicable for your course, they will be shown during the online checkout process, before you complete your payment details.
Tutor support
We’ll support you every step of the way throughout your learning experience with us. You can contact a tutor and get the help you need quickly and easily.
Provided by our Academic Support team (our dedicated team of expert tutors):
- LiveChat (instant feedback)
- Email (we'll get back to you within 4 hrs)
- Online community (we’ll get back to you within 4 hrs)
Testing and mocks
We have a wealth of materials to help you revise for and pass your exams.
All study methods come with:
Knowledge checks
As you go along, knowledge checks help assess your understanding of a topic before you move onto the next one.
Mock exam
Practice your exam technique with a mock exam, which replicates the format of the final exam, so you can check your progress. The mock exam is computer marked (Section A and B*) and part human marked (with the exception of the Corporate and Business Law (LW) subject) with feedback provided directly to you so you can understand the answer and improve your own.
*Section A only for AA
Consolidation test
This is a short assessment designed to be attempted mid way through the course, of approximately 50 marks designed to show where your knowledge strengths and weaknesses are. It’s computer marked for instant feedback.
Progress test
This is an exam that closely reflects the real exam format to give you an early indication of your progress. It’s computer marked (Section A and B*) and part human marked (except for Corporate and Business Law (LW)) to provide individual student feedback.
*Section A only for AA
Revision Question Debriefs and Walkthroughs
Videos that walk you through an answer to an exam-standard question highlighting the correct approach to the question and how you could score marks.
Pre-exam workshop
Available from September 2023, our pre-exam workshop offers the opportunity for focussed guidance from expert tutors to get you exam ready. The workshops will be tailored to those learners who attend to make sure everyone gets the most benefit from the session, but will include:
- the essentials of exam technique such as presentation, time management, and CBE software
- question debriefs and marked feedback
- suggestions of additional questions to attempt based on common weak areas
- additional tuition on tricky topic areas
- the opportunity to discuss any final questions with your tutor and peers.
For a live online course your answers are submitted in advance of the session. You get valuable exam style question practice at a crucial point in your study journey.
Test yourself
Available for some subjects*, choose multi-choice questions from the relevant topics and create your own mock exam to test areas of the syllabus you want to focus on. This is computer marked for immediate feedback.
*LW, PM, FR, AA, FM
MyKaplan: online learning environment
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MyKaplan is an online learning portal with practical resources to help you prepare for your exams.
Online features
- View your online materials in one place and access your content in a few clicks
- Contact a tutor directly using live chat or email
- Complete tests and get instant feedback
- Take part in forum discussions with students and tutors and find answers to common questions
- See instantly when your assessments have been marked
- Access on mobile, tablet, computer or through the dedicated mobile app
Access duration
Your chosen study method determines how long you can access your content for. All extensions are for existing content and do not include any updated content.
Live Online
Three months from last lesson date, with one three month free extension on request.
OnDemand
As long as the subscription is active, content will be made available.
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