ICAEW Qualification

ACA stands for Associate Chartered Accountant and is the professional qualification from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW). It is regarded worldwide as a premier financial business qualification.

As the largest professional accountancy body in Europe – with over 132,000 current members working in business and public practice in 160 countries, ACAs are well recognised and valued throughout the UK as well as internationally.

Entry Requirements

Students should possess a degree, NVQ, AAT, CAT or two A Levels, or the equivalent overseas qualification. Part qualified ACCA or CIMA candidates will be considered.

Course Aims and Objectives

The ACA qualification opens doors to a wide range of employers from established multinationals to entrepreneurial local organisations. Your diverse training will enable you to successfully establish your own business, to lead public sector, not-for-profit or charitable organisations or to specialise in a technical aspect of accountancy such as corporate recovery, forensic accountancy, corporate finance or taxation.

Course Structure

The ICAEW Qualification has three stages. Some students may be exempt from certain stages of the course.

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