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:
- Ensuring all ACA students have a signed, up-to-date training agreement in place.
- Updating and cancelling ACA training agreements.
- Conducting six-monthly reviews or, appointing and training counsellors, to assist them with conducting six monthly reviews.
- 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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