The B.A. (Hons) degree in Business Administration (specialisation in Accounting and Finance), in collaboration with the ICAEW, is the only undergraduate programme in Cyprus which offers 12 exceptions out of the 15 papers required for the ACA qualification along with considerable technical work experience. This is achieved through the collaboration with reputable Auditing firms in Cyprus and the ICAEW. The programme incorporates a 12-month internship programme with reputable Auditing firms in Cyprus.

This hybrid programme aims at preparing undergraduate students for an outstanding professional career in the field of Accounting/Auditing. During the programme, the students receive excellent quality and up-to-date knowledge as well as experience, acquiring practical and theoretical skills in Accounting, Economics, Taxation and Auditing in Businesses automatically securing 12 exceptions out of the 15 papers for the ACA professional qualification of the ICAEW. Alongside their academic studies, students have the privilege to participate in a unique training programme with reputable Auditing firms in Cyprus obtaining at least 200 days of Practical Work Experience out of the 450 days required for the ACA professional qualification. The first graduates of the 'Best Route to ACA' completed the programme in February 2016 and they have all already been employed in reputable auditing firms.

This hybrid strategic degree programme is exclusively designed to:

• Prepare top ranked undergraduate students for exceedingly lucrative professional accounting careers.
• Deliver supreme quality contemporary university education and experience to students.
• Provide students with technical and theoretical accounting, finance, taxation, auditing and business skills.
•  Award students with 12 exemptions out of 15 ICAEW Chartered Accountancy exams.
• Give students the privilege to join a unique training programme with reputable Auditing firms in Cyprus, secure 200 days of Practical Work Experience out of the 450 days required for the ACA qualification and be eligible for a job offer with the firm upon completion of the programme.

Testimonials of leading officials of the two distinct Organisations

• The Director of P.A. College, Dr. Andreas Patsalides
• The Head of Qualifications at ICAEW, Mr. Shaun Robertson

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Business Administration  

(Accounting and Finance)

The Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Business Administration (Accounting and Finance) is a dynamic, contemporary, university degree with distinct features outlined as follows:

• Accredited by the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (DI.P.A.E.) .
• Recognised by the Cyprus Council for the Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications (KY.S.A.T.S.) since the onset of its establishment.
• Awarded with 12 exemptions out of 15 ICAEW Chartered Accountancy exams, the only one in Cyprus and one of only a few worldwide.
• Positioned in an elite class of undergraduate degree programmes together with a handful of leading UK university programmes.
• Enriched with a twelfth month training programme with reputable Auditing firms in Cyprus, which are ICAEW Authorized Training Employers. Students are privileged to secure 200 days of Practical Work Experience out of the 450 days required for the ACA qualification through this unique training programme.
• Employer affiliated providing a solid prospect to graduates to secure employment.

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Testimonials of leading officials of the two distinct Organisatoins

Dr. Andreas Patsalides, Director of P.A. College said:

“This is a world distinction that positions P.A. College in an elite class together with a handful of leading universities in the UK. At P.A. College we have always been dedicated to the provision of exclusive quality University Education conforming to our vision of preparing exceptional business leaders.”

Mr. Shaun Robertson, Head of Qualifications at the ICAEW said:

“We are delighted to work with our Partner in Learning, P.A. College on this innovative programme. As partners, we are all focused on ensuring that the student obtains the highest standard of training, both academically and in the workplace; blending knowledge, skills and experience. We are looking forward to continuing working closely with P.A. College and Grant Thornton on this programme.”