FCCA FCCA Membership Requirements and Eligibility 2

Question 1

Can an ACCA affiliate (exam-qualified but without a practicing certificate) apply for FCCA status?

Accepted Answer

No, full ACCA membership must be obtained first

Answer

Only full ACCA members — not affiliates — are eligible to apply for the FCCA fellowship designation.

Question 2

Which of the following activities qualifies as relevant work experience for FCCA eligibility?

Accepted Answer

Managing financial reporting in a senior role

Answer

Relevant experience for FCCA must involve substantive accounting or finance responsibilities at a senior level.

Question 3

How does an ACCA member formally apply for FCCA status?

Accepted Answer

By submitting an online application through the ACCA portal

Answer

ACCA members apply for FCCA through an online application on the ACCA website, where they declare their experience and confirm compliance.

Question 4

What designatory letters does an FCCA member use after their name?

Accepted Answer

FCCA

Answer

Upon achieving fellowship status, the member replaces 'ACCA' with 'FCCA' after their name.

Question 5

Which of the following would likely disqualify an ACCA member from obtaining FCCA status?

Accepted Answer

Having a disciplinary finding of misconduct on record

Answer

A disciplinary finding of misconduct can render an ACCA member ineligible for the FCCA fellowship, as good standing is required.

FCCA - Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Practice Test