The ICAEW chartered accountancy qualifi cation, the ACA, is one of the most advanced learning and professional development programmes available. Its integrated components provide an in-depth understanding across business, fi nance and accountancy. Combined, they help build the technical knowledge, professional skills and practical experience needed to become an ICAEW Chartered Accountant. Each component is designed to complement the other, which means that students can put theory into practice and can understand and apply what they learn to their day-to-day work.

ICAEW constantly reviews the content of the ACA qualifi cation to refl ect real life business challenges. Over the next decade, sustainability, technology and ethics will be the three key themes impacting every accountant and business they serve. We work closely with employers, tuition providers, academics and examiners to ensure that the ACA equips the chartered accountants of the future with the skills and knowledge they need to meet these challenges and to be successful. Sustainability, technology and ethics have been integrated throughout the qualifi cation, delivering forward-thinking business leaders ready for the challenges of tomorrow’s world.