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BIA with ACCA at Vivekanand Education Society’s College of Arts, Science & Commerce

A BIA degree plus a globally recognised ACCA , right on your college campus.

Our Alumni Work at 200+ Companies Worldwide

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INTEGRATED COURSE OVERVIEW

Everything You Need to Know About BIA

A Bachelor’s in International Accounting (BIA) program focuses on preparing students for accounting roles in a global environment. The curriculum goes beyond standard practice, heavily emphasizing International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), cross-border tax issues and the ethical and legal frameworks of worldwide commerce. This specialization equips graduates with the financial analysis and auditing skills necessary to manage the finances of multinational corporations (MNCs) and succeed in international firms and regulatory bodies.
Who Can Apply?
TO ENROLL
  • 12th pass in any stream
  • Working professionals from any sector
CMA (US) MEMBERSHIP (OPTIONAL)
  • Passing scorecard for CMA (US) Part 1 and Part 2
  • Undergraduate degree or marksheet
  • 2 years of work experience in accounts, finance or related sectors

WHY CHOOSE FPA

Why FPA For Your
BIA Journey?

From expert faculty to placement support, every part of FPA is designed to take you from where you are to where you want to be.

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Earn A Dual
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9 ACCA Paper
Exemptions
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Only 4 Papers to
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Build Global Career
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Learn Industry Ready
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Not Sure If This
Course Is Right For You?

Our academic counsellors have guided 10,000+ students to make the right choice. Get a free, no-obligation session personalised to your goals and background.
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THE CERTIFICATION

What Is ACCA ?

  • ACCA is a most sought-after qualification in the UK, Europe, Middle East, South East and Australia
  • Founded in 1904, ACCA is one of the world’s oldest and yet most forward-thinking professional accountancy bodies.
  • World’s best qualified and most highly sought-after accountants,
  • 180 countries and offices in 50 plus countries
  • Ideal for Finance Manager, FP&A Analyst, Business Analyst and CFO track roles
THE COLLEGE

About Vivekanand Education Society’s College of Arts, Science & Commerce

Vivekanand Education Society (VES), established in 1962, is one of Mumbai’s most respected educational institutions, known for its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and student success. Located at Hashu Adwani Memorial Complex, Collector’s Colony, Chembur, Mumbai, the institution offers industry-oriented and future-ready programs designed to enhance employability and professional growth.
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Sindhi Society, Chembur, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400071
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BIA CURRICULUM

What You Will Study

Each semester builds on the last, covering both your BIA degree subjects and ACCA certification topics side by side.

BIA CURRICULUM

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Part 1 Semester 1
  • Financial Accounting – I (KL)
  • Cost & Management Accounting – I (KL)
  • History of Trade and Commerce in India
  • Innovative Financial Services
  • Business Communication – I
  • Environmental Science
  • Financial Literacy
  • Personality Development
  • Co-Curricular Course
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Part 2 Semester 2
  • Financial Accounting – II (KL)
  • Cost & Management Accounting – II (KL)
  • Business Management – I (KL)
  • Business Law
  • Business Communication – II
  • Indian Constitution
  • Business Ethics & CSR
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Co-Curricular Course
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Part 3 Semester 3
  • Financial Reporting – I (SL)
  • Performance Management – I (SL)
  • Business Management – II (KL)
  • Direct Tax – I
  • Modern Indian Language – Hindi
  • Taxation Literacy
  • Field Project
  • Co-Curricular Course
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Part 4 Semester 4
  • Financial Reporting – II (SL)
  • Performance Management – II (SL)
  • Financial Management – I (SL)
  • Direct Tax – II
  • Modern Indian Language – Hindi
  • Introduction to Economics
  • Community Engagement Program
  • Co-Curricular Course
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Part 5 Semester 5
  • Strategic Business Reporting – I (PL)
  • Strategic Business Reporting – II (PL)
  • Audit & Assurance – I
  • International Taxation – I
  • Indirect Taxes
  • FP/CEP
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Part 6 Semester 6
  • Strategic Business Leadership – I (PL)
  • Strategic Business Leadership – II (PL)
  • Audit & Assurance – II
  • International Taxation – II
  • Financial Management – II
  • OJT (On-the-Job Training)
ACCA CURRICULUM
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Part 1 Knowledge Level
  • Business & Technology (BT)
  • Management Accounting (MA)
  • Financial Accounting (FA)
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Part 2 Skill Level
  • Corporate & Business Law (LW)
  • Performance Management (PM)
  • Taxation (TX)
  • Financial Reporting (FR)
  • Audit & Assurance (AA)
  • Financial Management (FM)
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Part 3 Professional Level (Essentials)
  • Strategic Business Reporting (SBR)
  • Strategic Business Leader (SBL)
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Part 4 Professional Level (Optional Papers)
  • Advanced Financial Management (AFM)
  • Advanced Performance Management APM)
  • Advanced Taxation (ATX)
  • Advanced Audit & Assurance (AAA)
STUDENT JOURNEY WITH ACCA

Your 3 Year Roadmap

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Years 1 to 3

Study regular BIA courses alongside an integrated curriculum aligned to ACCA, earning up to 9 ACCA paper exemptions.
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Additional Skills

Advanced Excel, Financial Modelling, Power BI, Digital Marketing, Python, Gen AI for Accounting & Finance, and Corporate Soft Skills.
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Practical Exposure

Build real-world business and finance competencies through field projects, community engagement programs, and on-the-job training.
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Semester 5 & 6

Prepare for and appear for the non-exempt ACCA papers, accelerating your journey to becoming a qualified ACCA professional.
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Post Graduation

Continued academic support, exam preparation, mentorship and placement support to complete ACCA Affiliate and Membership requirements.

STUDENT SUCCESS STORIES

See What Our
Students Have to Say

Real stories from students who transformed their career goals into results with FPA.

Jash Kriplani - CFP® - Certified Financial Planner

Jash Kriplani

CFP® - Certified Financial Planner
"Clearing CFP with FPA's guidance was a turning point in my career. The faculty support and structured approach made all the difference."
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Jash Kriplani

CFP® - Certified Financial Planner
"Clearing CFP with FPA's guidance was a turning point in my career. The faculty support and structured approach made all the difference."
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Jash Kriplani

CFP® - Certified Financial Planner
"Clearing CFP with FPA's guidance was a turning point in my career. The faculty support and structured approach made all the difference."

Supportive Learning Experience

I have cleared my CFP. Much thanks to FPA. Jeetendar Sir has regularly offered timely support and guidance, as well as other faculty members and support staff. Would like to mention Sagar Sir, Yukti Ma'am and Aman Sir for their time, effort and patience with all students.

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Jash Kriplani

CFP

Making Complex Concepts Simple

I have taken a CFA level 1 class with FPA. Mr.Jeetender Peswani sir teaches basic first and then focuses on the primary topic. Being a non-finance background student, I understand everything that he explains. It is helping me alot. Also, he discusses many examples from the market, which helps me to enhance my general knowledge.

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Janhavi Kashalikar

CFP

Strong Concepts & Great Mentorship

I'm a student of financial planning academy and Pranit sir is really very good teaching. He is really excellent teacher, mentor and guide. His way of teaching is truly good and he makes us understand the concept really well. I'm so glad that I joined FPA for CMA (US).

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Nishtha Chawla

CMA (US)

Exceptional Faculty & Doubt Support

I've been associated with FPA since the month of July 2020. I enrolled for CFP certification. The quality of faculty over here especially Jeetu Sir and Yukti Ma'am is exceptionally great. They solve your doubts during and after the lectures. They help you in every way possible. Surely going to recommend FPA to anyone, who is looking for pursuing CFP Certification.

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Vedant Kelkar

CFP

Supportive Faculty, Brighter Future

FPA is undoubtedly the best. Trust me when I say every single penny is worth it when you consider FPA. The teaching faculty has been very supportive. They have opened many opportunities for me to grab and am really thankful to them.

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Nikita Thakur

CPA

Excellent Support & Career Growth

I’ve started Part 1 with Yash sir and he has been a great teacher. And I’m under the best guidance of Pranit sir, he’s always there for motivation and helps in solving any problems faced by students. He has helped me alot by motivating me and making me believe I can pursue this course. And Be CMA US qualified.

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Vaibhav Gupta

CMA (US)

A Rewarding Learning Experience

Studying at FPA has been an incredible experience. They have the finest teaching staff and the faculty is extremely helpful. The mocks and examinations conducted cover all the elements of the paper and are helpful in gaining trust before the actual exam.

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Payal Patel

CPA

Best-in-Class Teaching Experience

Absolutely the best teaching, I have ever experienced in my education career. Jeetendar peswani sir is the absolute coach one must look up to. If you are planning for CFA, his expertise in teaching hard concepts in a very easy-to-understand way makes learning more comfortable. Also, the admin team is very helpful, they also provide you with the option to watch recordings of live lectures, even if you are attending offline classes.

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Surya Harikrishnan

CFA

Excellent Faculty & Support

FPA and its faculty are excellent. Especially Dhaval Sir and Zaheer Sir, both focus on clearing the concepts of each and every student for end number of times. Also, they make sure to improve students' performance by creating study plans, mocks, practice and doubt-solving sessions. Highly recommended!!

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Jill Lal

ACCA

Excellent Faculty & Support

My experience with FPA was very good. The quality of teaching was the best, but also it was not boring and more fun. For that, I would like to thank Zaher sir, who made all our concepts clear and was helpful in every way possible. I personally recommend FPA for all the professionals & students who are planning to pursue ACCA

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Moksharth Shah

ACCA
FAQS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BIA + ACCA program?
The B.Com in International Accounting (BIA) + ACCA program is an integrated course that allows students to earn a Mumbai University bachelor’s degree while simultaneously preparing for the globally recognized ACCA qualification.
How does the BIA programme integrate with ACCA?
Students complete enrollment with ACCA registration and conditional exemptions applied, then study regular BIA coursework alongside ACCA’s 9 papers that are exempted over six semesters. In Semester Five and Semester Six, students study for the 2 non-exempted papers and sit the ACCA exams after college exams, with the remaining 2 papers cleared at IPA in the quarters following graduation.
What is ACCA and why does it matter for this programme?
ACCA, founded in 1904, is one of the world’s oldest and most forward-thinking professional accountancy bodies, with more than 219,000 fully qualified members and 527,000 future members worldwide. It has students in over 180 countries and offices in 50-plus countries, making it a truly global qualification that’s highly sought-after in the UK, Europe, Middle East, South East Asia and Australia, and increasingly in demand in India as well.
What are the benefits of pursuing BIA + ACCA?
Students gain a dual qualification, receive up to 9 ACCA paper exemptions, develop industry-relevant skills, and access career opportunities with Big 4 firms, MNCs, banks, and consulting companies.
What additional skills do students gain alongside the academic curriculum?
ACCA affiliates typically earn Rs 4–10 lakhs per annum as fresh graduates in India. Senior ACCA members working at Big 4 or MNCs earn Rs 15–30 lakhs+. Salaries vary by city, company, and specialisation.
What career opportunities are available after completing BIA with ACCA?
Huge opportunities exist at Big4 firms like EY, Deloitte, KPMG and PwC, top banks like Morgan Stanley, State Street and UBS, as well as MNCs like TCS, Maersk and Accenture. The programme also offers excellent career opportunities in analytics, consulting and MNCs with high growth potential.
Does FPA offer online ACCA coaching?Does FPA offer online ACCA coaching?

Yes. FPA Edutech offers both classroom (Mumbai, Pune, Thane, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad) and online ACCA coaching with a live LMS platform. Recorded lectures are available even for offline students, allowing flexible revision anytime.