ICAEW ACA

Professional body qualification

ICAEW ACA

ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales); ACA (its chartered accountancy qualification)

Needed to become an ICAEW chartered accountant. It is not a legal requirement for most accounting jobs.

Awarding body

ICAEW

Level

Professional qualification in three levels: Certificate, Professional, Advanced

Where it applies

UK (ICAEW)

Exams

14 exams: 6 Certificate, 6 Professional and 2 Advanced case studies. Credit for up to 12 exams is possible.

Entry

• You train under a training agreement with an ICAEW authorised training employer.

Also required

• 450 days of practical work experience under a training agreement, normally over 3 to 5 years

Exemptions

Credit for prior learning can cover up to 12 exams.

Continuing development

Members must meet ICAEW's continuing professional development requirements.

Assessment and registration fees

• ICAEW's fees were not part of our verified research, so no figure is shown. Training employers often pay them — check with the employer.