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ACCA Applied Knowledge - Business and Technology

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Phase 1: Business environment and structure (Areas A-B)You are here

Cover types of organisation, stakeholders, PESTEL, Porter's forces, organisational structure, culture, governance, and sustainability.

30
hours
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Phase 2: Accounting, functions, controls and technology (Area C)

Study the role and history of accounting, business functions, internal controls, fraud, financial systems, and the impact of technology.

25
hours
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Phase 3: People - leadership, teams and communication (Areas D-E)

Learn leadership and motivation theory, team development, recruitment, training, appraisal, personal effectiveness, and communication.

30
hours
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Phase 4: Professional ethics plus mocks (Area F)

Master the fundamental principles, ethical threats and safeguards, CSR, and sit timed objective-test mocks under exam conditions.

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Estimated total study time
105 hours
That's about 11 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the ACCA BT Exam?

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Age
Education
Open to registered ACCA students; no prior accounting knowledge is assumed for the Business and Technology exam.
Experience
No work experience is required to sit BT; practical experience is needed later to qualify as an ACCA member.
Additional Requirements
  • Register as an ACCA student before booking the exam
  • Book the on-demand CBE through an ACCA-approved licensed test centre or via remote invigilation where offered
  • Comply with ACCA exam regulations and the code of conduct

ACCA BT Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

6-10 weeks for most candidates studying part-time; the exam is available on demand, so candidates book when ready.

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

ACCA-approved licensed computer-based exam centres and ACCA remote invigilation where available

Remote Testing Available
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Retake Policy

BT is an on-demand exam with no fixed annual attempt limit; candidates may rebook and pay the exam fee again after an unsuccessful attempt, subject to ACCA scheduling rules.

Total Cost Breakdown

Total Estimated CostExam entry plus ACCA registration and subscription; check the ACCA fees page for current amounts
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What You'll Study

12 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide

ACCA BT Exam Details

ACCA Applied Knowledge - Business and Technology

Administered by Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

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50% (50 marks out of 100)
Passing Score
Section
Questions
2
Hours
Exam entry fee set by ACCA per the current fees schedule and varies by region and session; check the ACCA fees page for the latest amount
Exam Fee
Study time: Most candidates spend around 60-130 hours preparing for BT, depending on prior business knowledge
Prerequisites: No prior accounting knowledge required; part of the Applied Knowledge level, often taken first in the ACCA Qualification
Valid for: A BT pass does not expire and counts permanently toward the ACCA Qualification

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) content outline

A: Business organisation and its external environmentSyllabus area A

Purpose and types of organisation, stakeholders, and political, legal, macroeconomic, microeconomic, social, technological, environmental and competitive (PESTEL) factors.

B: Organisational structure, culture, governance and sustainabilitySyllabus area B

Formal and informal organisation, structures, span of control, organisational culture, corporate governance, and sustainable business practices.

C: Business functions, regulation and technologySyllabus area C

Relationship between accounting and other functions, financial information and systems, internal controls, fraud, and the impact of advances in technology.

D: Leadership and managementSyllabus area D

Leadership, management and supervision, individual and group behaviour, team formation and development, motivation, learning and training, and appraisal.

E: Personal effectiveness and communicationSyllabus area E

Personal effectiveness, consequences of ineffectiveness, competence frameworks, sources of and techniques for resolving conflict, and communicating in business.

F: Professional ethics in accounting and businessSyllabus area F

Fundamental ethical principles, threats and safeguards, corporate codes of ethics, corporate social responsibility, and ethical conflict resolution.

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