ACCA Qualification Practical Experience Requirement (PER)
In order to become an ACCA-qualified accountant you will need to complete the practical experience requirement (PER) as well as passing your exams and the professional ethics module.
It is a key component of the ACCA Qualification and will help you to:
- apply in practice the knowledge and techniques gained through your studies towards the ACCA exams
- observe and be involved in real-life work situations that help you to develop the skills, attitudes, and behaviours that you will need to possess as a qualified accountant
- develop your judgement, encouraging you to reflect on the quality of your work and how you may improve your work performance in the future.
Employers expect ACCA members to show high levels of knowledge and ability in the workplace, and to behave ethically.
The PER provides a framework for ACCA trainees to gain this knowledge and ability. It does this by setting you a range of performance objectives to achieve and ensuring you gain enough experience in one or more relevant roles, demonstrating that you have the abilities and maturity required to become a member - making you a more valuable employee.