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The role of the person responsible for training (PRT) only exists in a subsidiary office within a training office group. The PRT carries out the same functions as a qualified person responsible for training (QPRT).

Within a training office group, the QPRT will take overall responsibility for training across the whole group. A PRT is needed in each subsidiary office within a training office group and will carry out the same responsibilities as a QPRT. 

Who can become a PRT? 

To become a PRT, you must:

  • be a member of an IFAC full membership body, or other equivalent recognised body at the discretion of ICAEW;
  • have at least two years of membership of your professional body; 
  • be an experienced individual, ideally a partner, director or equivalent within your organisation; and
  • be based at the subsidiary office. It is important that effective communication between the QPRT and PRT takes place. 

Responsibilities of a PRT

The PRT carries out the same responsibilities as a QPRT. They are responsible for:

  1. Ensuring all ACA students have a signed, up-to-date training agreement in place. 
  2. Updating and cancelling ACA training agreements.
  3. Conducting six-monthly reviews or, appointing and training counsellors, to assist them with conducting six monthly reviews.
  4. Conducting a final sign-off at the end of a training agreement to confirm a student is fit and proper for ICAEW membership.
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