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Working as an ICAEW Chartered Accountant

The work you can do

Imagine diving into the financials of a cutting-edge fashion brand, influencing how schools allocate their budgets, or even helping to bring criminals to justice. Discover where ICAEW can take your career.

Sectors you could work in

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Audit and Assurance

If you are adaptable, analytical, enjoy working within a team and a good communicator, a career in audit and assurance might be for you.

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Business

With a passion for fashion or an interest in engineering you can use your financial skills to support companies working in any sector.

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Charity

You can make a difference while making a living by using your financial skills at an organisation in the charitable or voluntary sectors.

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Corporate finance

Choose a career in corporate finance to see how organisations source funding, handle capital and complete takeovers.

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Forensic accounting

You can investigate financial crimes as an ICAEW Chartered Accountant specialising in forensic accountancy.

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Insolvency

ICAEW Chartered Accountants help firms to recover from financial troubles and support them through insolvency.

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Public sector

ICAEW Chartered Accountants play a vital role in the running of local authorities and influence decision making at the national level.

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Tax

If you have an interest in law and are looking forward to working in a fast paced sector then a career in tax might be for you.

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What will your training look like?

Discover the ACA

The ACA is a structured pathway to becoming an ICAEW Chartered Accountant. The qualification comprises four elements that provide students with a combination of finance knowledge, accountancy skills and real-world business experience.
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Why choose ICAEW to train with?

Why ICAEW and ACA?

Imagine helping businesses make crucial decisions, playing a pivotal role at the forefront of an industry you’re passionate about, and driving sustainable change from within. As an ICAEW Chartered Accountant, you do all this and more.
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