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ACCA’s (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) innovative online learning program, ACCA-X has won the Best eLearning and Online Education Award at the recent International and European Association Awards held in Berlin, Germany. Celebrating its first birthday since being launched in April 2015, ACCA-X has seen tremendous interest with registrations coming from 230 territories and countries from around the world. The five courses - two free of charge and three paid for - had close to 100,000 registrations in the twelve months since first being offered. Reza Ali, ACCA Director of New Ventures, said: ‘The Society of Association Executives has rightly recognised ACCA-X for being innovative and cutting edge. This award further confirms just how great ACCA-X is within the space of accountancy and business education. ‘Registration numbers show that the demand for flexible learning is here to stay. Initial feedback from learners registered onto the courses tells us that students from across the globe have been hungry for this type of course.
We are very pleased by the reception of ACCA-X and its uptake.’ ACCA-X is supported by online tutors who guide learners through exciting and interactive content that is designed to support individuals gain financial literacy skills. ACCA believes in flexibility to enhance access to the profession which is one of the main reasons why ACCA-X was developed. The courses meet the varying needs of students with their career ambitions and fits with their lifestyles. This innovative way of learning ensures that, through global delivery,
people can qualify for ACCA and pursue their careers in any country in the world. Reza Ali, concludes: ‘We are delighted to have developed free learning opportunities for students to do our fundamental papers and then progress to a full ACCA Qualification should they want to. We are proud to be continuing the tradition of providing more open access to the accountancy profession as set out by ACCA’s founders in 1904. These courses firmly place ACCA at the helm of 21st century accountancy and business education.’
