The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is the professional organization of accountants in greater global prestige which promotes, develops, and supports more than 188,000 member professionals worldwide.
It offers certifications to promote professional development and shares knowledge and technical expertise with the aim of safeguarding the quality and integrity of the accounting profession.
ACCA certifications are recognized by more than 7,100 employers worldwide.
It was founded in 1904 and is currently headquartered in London, with more than 100 offices across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Oceania.
This organization recognizes educational institutions that share ACCA’s commitment to education in areas related to International Financial Reporting Standards and provide a high level of support to their students throughout their studies.
The accreditation process requires educational institutions to meet a series of objectives, including the overall management of the institution and, more specifically, the management and delivery of courses related to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
The accounting graduate programs at Universidad ORT Uruguay been evaluated in accordance with ACCA’s global best practices, which are widely recognized and respected.
By granting a university the status of Registered Learning Partner, ACCA recognizes its graduate accounting programs as courses that provide students with the necessary training to earn the Certificate in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
For this reason, graduates of the Specialization Diploma in Accounting, theMaster’s in Taxation and Accounting Standards – IFRS, and theMaster’s in Accounting and Finance have the option of obtaining this international certification without pursuing additional studies by taking an online assessment in Spanish.