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NEW COLLABORATION

PwC Cyprus and
P.A. College

The 'SCHOOL GRADUATES ROUTE TO ACA'

  • Get a University Degree
    • B.A. (Hons) in Business Admin, Accounting and Finance
  • Get 12 ACA Exemptions
    • The ACA professional qualification of the ICAEW
  • Get 12 Months of Paid Internship
    • 12 months paid internship at PwC Cyprus

Offers 12 ACA exemptions

out of the 15 papers (maximum number of exemptions) required for the professional qualification of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)

€2.565 to €3.420

Student Grant

CYQAA

The Degree is Accredited by the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education

B.A. (Hons) in Business Administration, Accounting and Finance

  • A university degree in Business Administration, with specialisation in Accounting and Finance
  • Accredited by the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA)
  • Recognised by the Cyprus Council for the Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications (KY.S.A.T.S.)
  • Offers  12 ACA exemptions out of the 15 papers (maximum number of exemptions)  required for the professional qualification ACA of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
  • Offers a government student grant ranging from €2.565 to €3.420 for every year of studies

SCHOOL GRADUATES ROUTE TO ACA

This is a strategic partnership programme between PwC Cyprus and P.A. College.

This programme is intended for all candidates who aspire to pursuit a reputable carreer as Chartered Accountants; it has a total duration of 4 years and prepares participants for an outstanding professional career in the Accounting/Auditing sector.

Principles of the SCHOOL GRADUATES ROUTE TO ACA

  • Provides the opportunity to undergraduate students of BA (Honours) Business Administration (Accounting and Finance) of P.A. College to apply for a 12-month Paid Internship at PwC after the completion of their seventh semester. 
  • Provides the opportunity for securing an ACA sponsored employment contract with PwC upon graduation, following successful completion of paid internship.
  • The 12-month work experience will count towards their ACA PWE (Practical Work Experience).
  • Students will have the opportunity to indicate their interest for the ‘School Graduates Route to ACA’ Scheme between PwC and P.A. College, upon registration for the first year of their studies. 
  • Students will have the opportunity to secure an ACA contract with PwC upon graduation; the financial expenses for the last three ACA papers will be covered by PwC.

Benefits of the SCHOOL GRADUATES ROUTE TO ACA

  • Full-time paid internship: For a 12-month period at PwC with  work experience counting towards  ACA’s Practical Work Experience.
  • Assistant Level 2 (with increased salary): For students successfully  completing the 12-month internship  and accepting PwC’s  employment offer for post graduation.
  • Tuition and exam fees covered by PwC: On the basis of receiving and accepting an ACA contract at PwC upon successful completion of the programme. PwC will cover the tuition and exam fees for the last three papers required for the ACA qualification.