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For parents
The four questions every parent asks first about ACCA.
What is ACCA?
ACCA is a UK accounting qualification, recognised in over 180 countries. Your child learns the accounting rules that global companies follow. That is why the Big 4 and Fortune 500 companies hire ACCA-qualified students — here in India, and abroad.
What will it cost me?
₹3–4 lakh in teaching fees over two to three years, paid two subjects at a time. ACCA's own fees are separate and paid directly to ACCA — an exam fee for each paper, a one-time registration, and about £140 every January.
Will they get a job?
We prepare your child fully for it — interview practice, confidence, and warm introductions to the companies that hire ACCA-qualified students. The pay is strong from the first job itself, and it rises quickly with experience.
What if a subject needs another attempt?
Your child simply gives that paper again at the next exam, three months later. Nothing else is affected. There is no group system here — one difficult paper can never cancel a paper already cleared.
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Is ACCA valid in India?
Yes. The Big 4 and Fortune 500 companies in India hire ACCA-qualified students for the same finance roles as CAs. The one thing an ACCA cannot do is sign an Indian company's audit — only a CA can.
ACCA or CA — which is better for my child?
Both are respected. CA is the right choice if your child wants to sign Indian company audits. ACCA suits global finance roles, and it has no group system — one difficult paper never cancels the papers already cleared.
Can a school student start ACCA in the 11th standard?
Yes. You start Applied Knowledge alongside school and are well into the qualification before your friends finish their first year of college.
Who can join ACCA? Is commerce compulsory?
No. Students from any stream can join after the 12th standard, and school students can begin in the 11th. B.Com graduates and CA students are welcome too. Send us the marksheet and we will tell you exactly where they start.
How long does ACCA take?
Most students finish in two to three years. Exams are held four times a year — March, June, September and December — so your child moves at their own pace, two papers at a time.
How many subjects do I take at a time?
Two. You enroll for two subjects, clear them, then take the next two — never a whole module at once.
Is ACCA difficult?
It is demanding. It is a global professional qualification, not a diploma. But your child faces only two papers at a time, and a cleared paper stays cleared for life. That is what makes it manageable.
Does a B.Com reduce the number of papers?
Yes. A completed B.Com usually earns exemptions from some Applied Knowledge papers, so your child sits fewer exams. ACCA charges an exemption fee for each paper waived, which still costs less than sitting that exam.
Do you need to be good at maths for ACCA?
No. ACCA is about rules, reasoning and clear explanation, not heavy mathematics. If your child is comfortable with school-level arithmetic and studying in English, they can do this.
What salary can an ACCA-qualified student expect in India?
A first job in India typically pays ₹5–12 lakh a year, rising to ₹35 lakh and beyond with experience. Pay depends on the company, the city and the role, as it does in every profession.
Do I have to pay the whole fee up front?
No. You take two subjects at a time and continue as you clear them — never years ahead of results you haven't seen.
Do you teach in a classroom in Ahmedabad, or online?
Classroom teaching in Ahmedabad, in small batches — that is the whole point of a campus. Timings are arranged so ACCA can run alongside school or college. Tell us your child's schedule and we will fit it.
Do you guarantee a job?
No. Anyone who guarantees a job is lying. We prepare you for interviews and introduce you to the firms that hire ACCA-qualified students here.
CA, US CPA, CBSE Commerce & B.Com
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Which programs does Exceller teach?
ACCA — our flagship — plus CA (ICAI) Foundation, Intermediate and Final, US CPA, CBSE Class 11 & 12 Commerce, and Gujarat University B.Com (FY, SY and TY). Nothing else.
What are the fees for CA, US CPA, CBSE Commerce and B.Com coaching?
Fees depend on the subjects and batch — book a free counselling call and we'll share the exact fee.
What are the batch timings?
Timings depend on the batch. Tell us your schedule on a free counselling call and we'll tell you what is available.
What are the levels of the CA course?
Under ICAI's new scheme there are three levels: CA Foundation (4 papers), CA Intermediate (6 papers) and CA Final (6 papers), along with the practical training ICAI requires. ICAI's own registration and exam fees are separate from any coaching fee.
How is the US CPA exam structured?
Under the AICPA's CPA Evolution model, every candidate takes three Core sections — AUD (Auditing and Attestation), FAR (Financial Accounting and Reporting) and REG (Taxation and Regulation) — plus one Discipline section of their choice: BAR, ISC or TCP.
Which CBSE Commerce subjects do you coach?
Accountancy, Business Studies and Economics, plus Mathematics / Applied Mathematics — tell us which subjects your child needs.
Which Gujarat University B.Com papers do you cover?
The commerce and accounting subjects of the current syllabus — accounting, economics, management, statistics, taxation, auditing and related papers, as they appear in your year. Send us your semester's subject list and we'll tell you what we cover.
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