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With competitive pricing, a diverse range of entry routes and one of the most advanced qualification and training programmes available which develops trusted and agile business partners, the ACA is considered the qualification of choice for employers looking to strengthen their organisation.

The benefits

  • Effective and agile business partners

ACA training creates leaders, creators and big thinkers who can look beyond the numbers and are equipped with the technical knowledge and commercial skills needed to work across all aspects of management, finance, and accounting.

  • Suitable for every organisation

From accounting firms to Premier League football teams and entrepreneurial start-ups, over 7000 organisations in 70+ countries have already chosen to offer ACA training. The ACA is suitable for every organisation regardless of its size or the sector it operates in.

  • A diverse range of entry routes

With six entry routes available to choose from, your organisation can offer ACA training to school leavers, graduates, experienced professionals and career changers. No matter your business’ needs, there an option for you.

  • Technology in the ACA

Driving efficiency, security and innovation in your business, the ACA will provide your employees with the knowledge and skills they need to harness the technologies you need to future proof your business, including data analytics, blockchain and cyber security.

  • Attract and retain top talent

As one of the most advanced learning programmes available, offering the ACA is an attractive recruitment tool that will help your organisation stand out as an employer of choice for the candidates you want to attract.

  • Flexible training that fits around your organisation

Every element of the ACA has been designed with flexibility for organisations in mind. We've partnered with 160+ Partners in Learning across the world to provide you with flexible tuition options including classroom, virtual and hybrid learning. ACA exams can also be sat in exam centres or remotely to suit both your and your employee’s needs.

  • Trusted business advisers

With ethics woven into every element of ACA training, ICAEW Chartered Accountants are known for their questioning minds and integrity. Develop employees you and your clients can always trust to do the right thing.

Imagine more with the Next Generation ACA

The role of the accountant is changing. To ensure ICAEW Chartered Accountants are prepared for the future, we will be introducing changes to our qualifications from September 2025.

Meet our employers

Thousands of organisations across industry, practice and the public sector are already training the next generation of chartered accountants. Meet our employers and discover why they chose to train the ACA.

The ACA qualification provides the technical background for trainees who want to establish themselves as successful financial accountants.

Financial Reporting Manager, LadBible

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