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The future of accountancy is here

ICAEW is enhancing the ACA to ensure future ICAEW Chartered Accountants are equipped with the technical and professional skills to lead in a rapidly evolving business landscape.

The qualification of choice

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Built for the future of work 

Made for business and practice, the updated ACA qualification is leading the way in the key areas of sustainability, technology and ethics. 

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Designed to adapt 

Created to react quickly to change, the introduction of Specialised Learning in the ACA will keep trainees at the forefront of the accountancy profession. 

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Trusted for almost 150 years

The evolution of the ACA ensures ICAEW Chartered Accountants are equipped for the modern workplace, backed by the prestige and rigour the ACA is known for. 

Next Generation ACA

The ACA

Developed in consultation with employers, students and education experts, the Next Generation ACA creates forward thinking leaders ready for the modern business landscape.

The three components of the ACA

Comprising three complementary elements, the updated ACA qualification equips trainees with the complete set of skills needed to thrive in our rapidly changing business landscape. 

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Business, finance and accountancy exams

The ACA features the most supportive, dynamic, reflective and comprehensive business, finance and accountancy syllabus on the market, providing students with the foundations for lifelong career success. 

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Specialised Learning

With a state-of-the-art learning and development platform, Specialised Learning can be tailored for different roles and sectors, while responding quickly to reflect changes in the external environment. 

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Professional skills and experience

Developing professional skills and gaining real-world experience are central to the ACA, equipping students to succeed as they prepare for ICAEW membership. 

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Leading the way in sustainability, technology and ethics

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Introducing the Next Generation ACA: Ethics

Ethics is at the core of the Next Generation ACA, ensuring students deliver on the responsibilities of being an accountant and continue to build trust in the profession.
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Introducing the Next Generation ACA: Sustainability

A growing focus on sustainability is changing the work of accountants – and the Next Generation ACA ensures students are well-equipped for these new responsibilities.
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Introducing the Next Generation ACA: Technology

Technology continues to evolve rapidly – and the flexibility of the Next Generation ACA qualification ensures that trainee accountants will be keeping pace.
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Train the ACA

Discover how ACA training works, the benefits it can bring to your business and how you can become authorised to train the ACA.

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Employer support hub

Visit the dedicated support hub to support your role as an Authorised Training Employer, including more information about transitional arrangements.

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For ACA students

Access student resources to support you through the ACA and find out how the changes we’re making to our qualifications could impact you.

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Contact us

If you have a question on the Next Generation ACA, please contact us.

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Employers

If you are an ICAEW Authorised Training Employer, please contact your Business Development Manager.

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Students

If you are an ICAEW student, please contact the Student Support team.

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Partners in Learning

If you are an ICAEW Partner in Learning, please contact the ICAEW Learning team.

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