ACCA modifies exams module

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) has redesigned examination module for becoming finance professionals by introducing technical skills and strategic insights.

This task, according to the global body of finance professionals, was borne out of the future demand to equip potential accountants with the required dexterity to deliver on job.

The Country Head, ACCA Nigeria, Mrs. Toyin Ademola, at the launch of ACCA ‘Qualification: the future’, said the fast evolving nature of businesses, and development of new technologies, employers want financial professionals who can meet their business needs, not just for today but the future.

She stated that the module which covers courses for ACCA’s qualifications will run through 2017 and 2018.

According to Ademola, the launch was done in collaboration with the global headquarters, alongside a number of offices around the world, pointing out that this was important because “Nigeria is one of the key markets for ACCA on a global scale.”

Ademola said as a result of ACCA’s drive to constantly create and innovate, a survey was carried out to find out from different employers around the world what they required of the qualified professional accountants of the future.

She said, “For us at ACCA, we are concerned that the professional accountants have the requisite skills, this is what led to the re-design of our strategic business module.”

The Director for ACCA, Sub -Saharan Africa, Jamil Amponah, also remarked that the changes were intended to meet the challenges of the 21st century’s disruptive economy.