The ICAEW Chartered Accountant qualification, the ACA, is one of the most advanced learning and professional development programmes available. It is valued around the world in business, practice and the public sector.
Minimum Entry Requirements
To start the ICAEW Qualification, any recognised degree awarded by a UK or Irish university or college, 3 GCSES at grades A-C and 2 A Levels (or equivalent qualifications).
Key Facts
Specialised learning
You will need to complete a minimum of 30 units of Specialised Learning, keeping you at the cutting edge of the profession and facilitating early career specialisation.
Professional skills and experience
You must develop your professional skills, ethics and professional scepticism and complete 450 days of professional work experience.
Number of exams
Up to 14, depending on exemptions.
How long does it take?
Three to four years on average.
Qualification structure
You can view further details about of the ICAEW Next Gen structure by clicking here.
Certificate level
- Accounting Fundamentals
- Assurance and Risk Fundamentals
- Business Insight and Performance
- Sustainability and Ethics
- Tax Fundamentals
- Business Law
Professional level
- Fundamental Case Study
- Corporate Reporting, Data and Assurance
- Assurance, Risk and Reporting
- Tax Compliance and Planning
- Business and Digital Strategy
- Corporate Finance Strategy
Advanced level
- Strategic Case Study
- Technical Case Study
Further information
To find out more please visit the ICAEW Website.