Strategic Business Leader (SBL)

• Completion of Previous Levels: Candidates must complete the ACCA Applied Knowledge and Applied Skills levels or hold relevant degree-level qualifications for potential exemptions. 

• Ethics and Professional Skills Module: Completion of this module is mandatory for candidates registering for the ACCA Strategic Professional level. 

• Practical Experience: Candidates need at least 36 months of relevant work experience and must achieve nine performance objectives. 

• Develop Strategic Leadership Skills: Gain the knowledge and expertise required to lead organisations, manage teams effectively, and drive strategic initiatives in complex business environments. 

• Master Governance and Risk Management: Learn to implement robust governance frameworks, manage organisational risks, and ensure compliance with ethical and regulatory standards. 

• Enhance Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Apply analytical and innovative approaches to solve real-world business challenges, develop strategies, and drive organisational transformation. 

• Integrate Technical and Ethical Knowledge: Combine technical expertise with ethical leadership to support sustainable decision-making and promote corporate responsibility. 

• Prepare for Leadership Roles: Build the confidence and skill set necessary to excel in senior management positions and pave the way for ACCA membership and career advancement. 

The Strategic Business Leader course is ideal for professionals and learners aspiring to excel in leadership and strategic roles within accounting and finance. Below are the roles and individuals who can benefit from this course: 

• Senior Accountants 

• Finance Managers 

• Financial Controllers 

• Business Consultants 

• Strategy Analysts 

• Audit Managers 

• Aspiring Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) 

• Leadership: Focuses on developing leadership skills, setting the 'tone from the top,' and promoting a positive organisational culture.
   
• Governance: Covers the roles and responsibilities of directors, governance structures, and the importance of accountability and reporting to stakeholders.
   
• Strategy: Involves evaluating the strategic position of an organisation, assessing the external environment, and identifying feasible strategic options.
   
• Risk: Addresses the identification, assessment, and management of risks associated with strategic options and organisational operations.
   
• Technology and Data Analytics: Explores the application of information technologies and data analytics to analyse factors affecting the organisation's value chain and implement strategic options within a framework of robust IT security controls.
   
• Organisational Control and Audit: Evaluates management reporting, internal control, and audit systems to ensure compliance and the achievement of organisational objectives.
   
• Finance in Planning and Decision-Making: Applies high-level financial techniques in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of strategic options and actions.
   
• Innovation, Performance Excellence, and Change Management: Focuses on enabling success through innovative thinking, applying best-in-class strategies, and managing change effectively.
   
• Professional Skills: Emphasises the application of a range of professional skills, including communication, commercial acumen, analysis, skepticism, and evaluation, in addressing requirements within the SBL examination.
   
• Employability and Technology Skills: Demonstrates the use of appropriate digital and employability skills in preparing for and taking the SBL examination.