Ethics and Professional Skills Module (EPSM)

Applied Skills

Applied Skills builds on existing knowledge and understanding to develop the strong, broad and practical finance qualities
required of strategic professional accountants in any sector or industry. There are six exams:

Applied Knowledge

The Applied Knowledge level will give you a broad understanding of essential accounting techniques including effective
business operations, management accounting and financial accounting. The qualification is divided into three parts:

Foundations in Accountancy

The Foundations in Accountancy qualifications are the perfect place to start if you are new to accountancy or if you’re already
working in finance but have no qualifications. You’ll be starting at the right level to suit your ability and will gain a solid platform
of essential skills, knowledge and behaviours to underpin your financial career

Strategic Professional

Develop the technical expertise, ethics and professional skills you need to make an impact
in the workplace. Every element of the Strategic Professional level has a real-world focus:

Essentials Options This is an opportunity to specialise in an area that’s relevant to your career goals