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Sohar University has attained a significant professional accomplishment with the certification of its Bachelor in Accountancy Program beginning May 2023 by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), validating the program’s conformity with globally recognized professional standards.
In conjunction with this accreditation, ACCA has sanctioned exemptions for certain professional courses subsequent to a comprehensive academic and quality assurance evaluation. The exemptions were conferred on various occasions, indicating the University’s ongoing collaboration with ACCA and its dedication to sustaining professional congruence.
Under the sanctioned exemption framework, qualifying students who successfully finish designated courses within the Bachelor in Accountancy Program may receive exemptions for essential ACCA modules, including Applied Knowledge Level (Business and Technology, Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, Corporate and Business Law), Financial Reporting, Audit and Assurance, Financial Management, and Performance Management, contingent upon cohort eligibility criteria.
The sanctioned ACCA exemption results are as follows: Audit and Assurance (AA), Financial Management (FM), Financial Reporting (FR), Performance Management (PM).
Sohar University Vice Chancellor, Dr. Hamdan Sulaiman Al Fazari asserted that “this accomplishment underscores Sohar University’s enduring dedication to academic excellence, professional accreditation, and worldwide standards. Compliance with ACCA standards allows graduates to minimize the requisite professional examinations post-graduation, facilitating a more streamlined route to ACCA accreditation and improving employment in both domestic and international markets aligned with Oman Vision 2040 in producing globally industry-relevant workforce”.
The accreditation enhances Sohar University’s capacity and drive to cultivate proficient accounting professionals and solidifies its status as a premier institution providing professionally recognized programs in accordance with international norms. Sohar University reiterated its dedication to sustaining ongoing engagement with ACCA to guarantee continuous compliance, academic distinction, and enhanced professional prospects for its students.
The ACCA accreditation of Sohar University’s Bachelor of Accountancy program, which includes eight (8) module exemptions, enhanced the value and provides students with a faster and more cost-effective pathway to achieving a globally recognized professional qualification. The exemptions reduce the number of ACCA examinations required, enhancing graduate employability and international career mobility. This accreditation also confirms that the program meets ACCA’s rigorous academic and professional standards, strengthening Sohar University’s reputation for delivering high-quality, industry-aligned accounting education and reinforcing its global standing.
The accreditation ensures that the curriculum remains industry-relevant, up to date, and aligned with professional and ethical requirements, thereby strengthening graduates’ technical competence and employability. Overall, ACCA accreditation creates a clear and accelerated pathway from academic study to professional certification, while enhancing the reputation and attractiveness of the Bachelor of Accountancy program.