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Start your ACA training with ICAEW. Find out why a career in chartered accountancy could be for you and how to become a chartered accountant.

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Why become an ICAEW Chartered Accountant?

Discover more about what a career in chartered accountancy involves and whether it could be the right career path for you. Explore the variety of work available and how you can make an impact in the world around us.
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How to become a Chartered Accountant

To qualify as an ICAEW Chartered Accountant you must complete the ACA, a highly-respected professional qualification that requires students to complete at least three years on-the-job training while passing a series of exams.

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Find the right route for you to complete the ACA qualification and become a chartered accountant with ICAEW.

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Start your ACA training

To become a chartered accountant you must complete 450 days of on-the-job training alongside the study elements of the ACA qualification. To do so you will need to secure a training agreement with a company or accountant authorised by ICAEW.

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