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When applying to become an Approved Employer with ACCA, you need to show evidence that your organisation is ready and able to provide good practical training for trainees and members. The types of evidence you need depend on the level of approval you're applying for and whether you're focusing on trainee development or professional development.
 


 

For the Trainee Development Stream:

Gold:
• Completed Practical Experience Supervisor (PES) verification form completed by your nominated PES and providing details of their qualification
• Completed Practical Experience Supervisor verification (PES) form identifying trainee roles where ACCA Performance Objectives can be achieved.
• Documented training/study policy, contract or other document clearly confirming that paid exam leave and additional study leave (may be paid or unpaid) is provided to ACCA students

Platinum:
• All required evidence for Trainee Development Gold, plus
• Documented training/study policy, contract or other document explaining what financial support or incentives are provided for ACCA trainees and confirming payment of the membership admission/subscription fee. 

For the Professional Development Stream:
• Example of employee development plan or other document showing that employees have the opportunity to identify and complete relevant development opportunities
• Documented learning and development policy or other document explaining the company’s approach to personal and professional development, and any processes for requesting development activity

At least one of the below:
• List of in-house or outsourced development opportunities available to employees
• Company policy on procedure for employees to access development opportunities.
• Communication to employees promoting opportunities.
• Budget allocation or spending for development opportunities

For the Practicing Certificate Development Stream:

For the Audit Qualification Development Stream

For the Sustainability Assurance Stream:

More information on the programme can be found here Approved Employer programme | ACCA Global

If you have a question relating to the evidence required as part of approval, or you need extra support, please use the Contact Us option below to get in touch with our team.