Foundations in Accountancy (FiA) Suite
Foundations in Accountancy (FIA) consist of a suite of awards, including certificates, diplomas and a revised Certificate in Accounting Technician (CAT) Qualification. It provides students with flexible entry points with certification awarded at each level, allowing students to tailor the awards, making them an attractive and relevant choice for employers. Diploma and Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) holders have direct entry to Skills level of the ACCA Professional Scheme.
Learning Outcome
With Foundations in Accountancy (FIA) qualification, students will be able to support financial managers in any type of business all over the world. Upon completion of the examinations you will be able to call yourself a Certified Accounting Technician and use the designation CAT after your name.
Intakes
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Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
FTMSGlobal welcomes individuals who are determined to create a difference in our companies worldwide. We are constantly on the lookout for people with the abilities to contribute innovative ideas, implement them and produce measurable results. Our companies are committed to bring out the best in each individual in order to provide the best in service to our clients. We are interested in hearing from you if you have interest in the following areas:
- Academic Lecturers (Accounting, Finance, Management, Business, Engineering & Computing Subjects)
- ACCA Lecturers (all levels)
- Marketing and Sales (education, services and training)
- Marketing & Sales
- Corporate Marketing
- General Administration
PSW Opportunity
- The International Students studying in certain institutions in Singapore are allowed to work part time for 16 hours per week as mentioned on the Ministry of Manpower website of Singapore.
- Students who have studied in the institutions mentioned on the Ministry of Manpower website of Singapore are allowed to apply for a Long Term Visitor Pass.
- They are allowed to look for a job during this time period.This is for 12 months.If the students get a job during this time period, the employer may sponsor for an Employment pass.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Foundations in Accountancy Suite of Qualifications
Preparatory Course for Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Introductory Certificate in Financial and Management Accounting
Entry Requirements
Minimum 16 years old, plus
GCE 'N' level with pass in English or 9 years basic education in English medium
Language proficiency – Professional Certificate in English – Intermediate awarded by FTMSGlobal Academy or equivalent, or IELTS 5.5 any other equivalent qualification
No other academic requirement
What else is involved?
Completion of exams FA1 and MA1; and Foundations in Professionalism (Online module)
Suitable for
junior accounts clerk/junior bookkeeper role in an SME
a range of junior accounting administration roles within an accounting department of a larger organisation or financial shared service centre
The Introductory Certificate in Financial and Management Accounting is broadly equivalent to GCSE level
Foundations in Accountancy (FiA) provides various entry points for students:
It is critical to note that, exams FAB, FMA & FFA in FIA are the same as exams F1, F2 & F3 of the ACCA qualification with identical syllabus, study guides and assessment methods.
Diploma in Accounting and Business, with open access through FIA will replace the current Mature Student Entry Route (MSER) of the ACCA qualification for students who do not meet the ACCA qualification minimum entry requirements. Student intending to register under MSER may now opt for FAB, FMA & FFA Paper under FIA. Once completed students gain exemption from F1, F2 & F3 of the ACCA qualification.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 02 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
2400 SGD
Average Cost of Living: 10400 SGD /year
Application Fee: 374 SGD
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