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Launch Your Professional Journey

Events and Resources

Access free resources and events to help progress your professional development.

What's on this page?

If you are a school leaver, university student or even a career changer, see what our upcoming skill sessions have to offer and how they enable you to start your journey to becoming an ICAEW Chartered Accountant on the front foot. 

Career advice is a great way of enhancing your knowledge and getting you ready for applying for your first job.

  • What is a virtual session?
    ICAEW's early careers team host online events to give a better understanding of accountancy and what a career in accountancy looks like. They also aim to support the professional development of those who attend. 
  • What will you learn?

    The sessions include:

    • An expert from ICAEW talking to students about school leaver, apprenticeship, work experience, and graduate opportunities. 
    • Trainee and qualified ICAEW Chartered Accountants sharing their stories about their career, giving you top tips to succeed.
    • Q&A sessions with local employers offering school leaver and graduate opportunities. 
    • Collaborating and networking with likeminded individuals across the country. 
    • Hearing about recruitment opportunities for students interested in early careers opportunities. 
  • Why should you attend?

    You will have the chance to learn about the career, gain tips on how to succeed in the recruitment process, and network with business professionals.

    As an ICAEW Chartered Accountant you are able to take ownership of your career, inspire change, and make a meaningful impact.

    Be inspired and learn more about the opportunities in the sector from exceptional people; trainee and qualified ICAEW Chartered Accountants from both local and national employers as well as representatives from ICAEW.

    There are a variety of paths to a great career in accountancy and we are here to help you explore your options. Whether starting straight from school or after university as a graduate.

Online events

ICAEW's early careers events are free for you to attend. 

Personal finance

Cut through the jargon and get to the bottom of what economics and finance is all about and how it relates to your everyday life. From becoming familiar with key economic concepts, to understanding the stock market, the Personal Finance series by ICAEW will help you develop key skills that will support you in your personal and professional life.

Enhance your skills

ICAEW have a variety of articles you can read to help you get started in your career.

Find your route

Ready to get started but not sure what route is best for you? Take the virtual quiz to see what option might work best for you.

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Get started with your training to become an ICAEW Chartered Accountant and search roles available to you on ICAEW Training Vacancies.

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Online resources

We have a number of online events that you can attend to help get you ready for your career.

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