ACCA：2011年考试新大纲变化

changes to the qualification

relevant to all acca qualification papers

Gareth Owen，ACCA qualifications development manager，explains the planned updates to the ACCA Qualification syllabus taking place in 2011 as part of a process of continuous syllabus improvement. This article summarises the rationale for the latest qualification developments，indicating which syllabuses are affected and when，outlining specifically which areas are being amended and why.

The last major development of the ACCA Qualification was introduced in December 2007. The qualification was brought up to date and restructured to meet employer，student and learning provider needs at the time and to comply with IFAC International Education Standards and other regulatory requirements. These changes were introduced to increase the relevance of the qualification in the market and take into account the results of an extensive programme of consultation with ACCA’s key stakeholders.

With effect from June 2011，the ACCA Qualification will undergo further development and updating，rather than any major structural change，ensuring that the qualification continues to evolve and adapt to the latest business and accounting sector needs.

These latest changes are being introduced to update the syllabus content，to ensure that the ACCA Qualification continues to comply with the appropriate regulatory standards，to improve the articulation between related syllabuses and to reflect the views of our key stakeholders.

Summary of changes

As mentioned above，there will be no major structural changes to the ACCA Qualification assessment or in respect of rules relating to registration，progression or exemption. Neither will there be any significant changes to the structure of the exams，apart from the Knowledge module papers，which will be structured differently from December 2011.

Please also note that a new exam timetable will apply from December 2011. Further details of this will be published later on this year.