Ramkumar Raman, an 18-year-old Indian boy in the UAE has become the youngest affiliate with a global body for professional accountants.  A graduate from the Indian High School, Dubai, Ramkumar Raman has to complete three years of qualified work experience in order to attain the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) membership.

Raman has been recognised by officials in the ACCA Middle East as the youngest ACCA affiliate ever registered among all other candidates, affiliates and members. ACCA candidates generally start their qualification journey at the age of 18. The examinations are split into three levels namely – The Knowledge module, Skills module and the Professional module totally making 14 papers. These papers are attempted over a span of three years.

Founded in 1904, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants is the global professional accounting body offering the Chartered Certified Accountant qualification.

Founded in 1904, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants is the global professional accounting body offering the Chartered Certified Accountant qualification.