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Career paths

Explore possible career paths for you, including audit roles, corporate finance, portfolio careers, starting a practice and volunteering.

Audit careers

Audit is a regulated area in the UK. Find out more about gaining audit rights in the UK as an individual.

Webinars and conference

Find out more about the annual Audit & Assurance Conference, browse and sign up for upcoming webinars, as well as recordings of past webinars to watch on demand.

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Becoming a CFO

CFO to CEO

Many business leaders have made the transition from CFO to CEO, demonstrating the feasibility and benefits of this career path.

Charity trustee

ICAEW's Charity Community supports finance professionals in their roles as charity advisers, finance leaders and volunteers.

Join the Charity Community

Supporting finance professionals in their paid and voluntary roles in or with the charity and voluntary sector. Membership is free and open to everyone, including non-ICAEW members.
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Corporate finance careers

Articles from our dedicated Corporate finance careers hub, where leading figures and up-and-coming professionals who have developed their careers share their experiences.

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) roles

ICAEW Sustainability Certificate

ICAEW’s Sustainability Certificate equips accountants and other finance professionals with the practical knowledge and skills to integrate sustainability reporting into their organisations.
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Finance function roles

Explore some of the variety of specialisms and roles available to accountants working in the finance function for businesses, including Finance Business Partner, Finance Manager, Financial Accountant, Financial Analyst, Financial Controller and Management Accountant.

Forensic accountant

ICAEW's Forensic & Expert Witness community provides events, webinars and training for community members.

Join the Forensic & Expert Witness Community

Essential resources, news and support for forensic accountants and expert witnesses. Membership is open to everyone, including non-ICAEW members.
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Interim and portfolio roles

Join the Portfolio Careers Community

Practical support and guidance for anyone in an independent role, from those making the first step to those who have established portfolio careers. Membership is free and open to everyone, including non-ICAEW members.
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Insolvency practitioners

You don’t have to be an ICAEW Chartered Accountant to qualify and be licensed as an insolvency practitioner (IP) with ICAEW. We offer a comprehensive programme of support for insolvency practitioners, including the ICAEW Certificate in Insolvency and the ICAEW Restructuring & Insolvency Community.

Become an ICAEW licensed IP

Find out how to apply for an ICAEW insolvency licence.

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Moving between audit, practice and business

NED roles

Find out more about the role and responsibilities of a non-executive director.

Join the Corporate Governance Community

Stay up to date with the latest news and developments in corporate governance, to help you in your role as a board member, NED or corporate governance professional. Membership is free and open to everyone, including non-ICAEW members.
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Partner in practice

Find out more about the career path to becoming partner in an accountancy practice.

Self-employment or starting a practice

Startups

Advice for accountants considering working for a start-up.

Tax advisers

Specialist tax advisers often work within accountancy practices, advising a variety of clients on their tax affairs. You could specialise in particular tax areas, such as real estate, mergers and acquisitions or VAT.
Support and content from ICAEW's Tax Faculty

Tax Faculty

Tax is a fast-moving and ever-changing world. Our expert staff and volunteers, and consultation work with government, means we can bring you the latest developments and expert opinions. Join today to access our resources and keep on top tax form.
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Volunteering

As a chartered accountant, you have valuable skills to offer from the day you qualify. Our dedicated ICAEW Volunteers portal helps connects you with charities looking for volunteer roles. We also have information on volunteering at schools and universities.
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ICAEW Volunteers

Find the latest volunteering opportunities on our dedicated portal and ‘give back’ through volunteering, trusteeships, and governance in education.
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