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Frequently asked questions
Please refer to the link on the 'see also' section on the left for Practical Experience Requirement (PER) FAQs.
If you are applying on the STR requirements before the end of 2008, please see the following frequently asked questions:
I have lost contact with my previous employer and can not get my experience verified - will ACCA accept any other form of evidence?
All trainees are strongly encouraged to complete their STRs on a regular basis and should always remember to do this before leaving an employer. We appreciate however, that on occasion trainees may not be able to have their records signed off or obtain a reference at a later date. Such cases will be considered on an individual basis and applicants are advised to provide the following documentation with their membership application:
- a letter of reference from your current employer (and covering at least 12 months relevant experience)
- a letter of testimonial from your previous employer which clearly states: start and end dates; job title; and duties undertaken
- any partially completed STR forms
Do referees need to be members of professional bodies?
We prefer that a referee is an ACCA member, or a member of an accountancy or auditing body recognised by law in your country of employment. However, we will accept a reference from a non-qualified person providing they work at a senior level within a finance function and have a substantial amount of accounting and finance experience and knowledge. In such cases, however, we may also request further back-up documentation.