- Course Level : Advanced
- Duration : 60 - 90 Hours Per Subject
- Total Fees : 85,000 ( All levels )
- Certificate : Yes, after passing the exam
- Pre-recorded Sessions : yes
ICAEW ACA Qualification
ICAEW is a global organization with members in over 147 countries. They provide country-specific resources and networking opportunities around the world.
As a respected and influential institution, the ICAEW plays a vital role in setting and maintaining high standards for the accounting profession. It serves as a regulatory body, ensuring its members adhere to stringent ethical and professional guidelines. By upholding these standards, the ICAEW instills confidence in the public and business community, establishing chartered accountants as trusted and competent financial professionals.
Membership in the ICAEW is highly regarded and signifies an individual’s expertise and dedication to the field of accounting. There are local committees, dedicated regional council members and knowledgeable local contact members. ICAEW can support you wherever your career takes you.
Who can do ACA qualification?
You don’t need a degree in accounting, finance or business to study for the ACA. This diagram shows a breakdown of what ACA students have studied, most are from a non-accountancy background.* Many employers actively seek diversity in their recruitment, so having a non-accountancy degree is welcomed.
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What is the Training an Exam schedule?
There are four integrated elements to ACA training. With an emphasis on professional development and nurturing skills, the qualification covers far more than technical accountancy. It’s designed to develop leadership potential, and its content is reviewed annually to ensure you’re kept informed about the latest developments in finance, accounting and business.
There are four integrated elements to ACA training. With an emphasis on professional development and nurturing skills, the qualification covers far more than technical accountancy. It’s designed to develop leadership potential, and its content is reviewed annually to ensure you’re kept informed about the latest developments in finance, accounting and business.
1. Ethics and Professional scepticism
Ethics and professional skepticism are an essential part of being a chartered accountant. You’ll follow a structured program to ensure you know how to apply them, focusing on integrity, objectivity and independence.
2. Professional Development
Demonstrate your competence in seven key professional skills (such as communication, teamworking and decision-making) by providing examples from your work experience.
3. Practical Work Experience
You need to record 450 days of relevant ‘on-the-job’ work experience during your period of approved training. If you have completed an internship or placement year with one of our authorised employers, you may be able to count up to 12 months’ experience towards your ACA training.
4. Accountancy, Finance and Business Modules
There are 15 modules, each with its own exam. These modules are staged across three levels: the first introduces you to core concepts; the latter two build on your growing technical knowledge and experience.
ACA Training
The ACA equips you with in-depth knowledge across a range of topics in accountancy, finance and business. The 15 computer-based exams are designed to complement the practical experience you will gain, so you can put your knowledge into practice. The exams are split across three levels:
Certificate Level
- Accounting
- Assurance
- Business, Technology and Finance
- Law
- Management Information
- Principles of Taxation
Professional Level
- Audit and Assurance
- Business Planning
- Business Strategy and Technology
- Financial Accounting and Reporting
- Financial Management
- Tax Compliance
Advanced Level
- Case Study
- Corporate Reporting
- Strategic Business Management
Course details
Course Duration
- 60 - 90 Hours per level
- 15 Total Modules: Covering Certificate, Professional, and Advanced Levels.
Study Materials
- We offer study Material
Course Fees
- Certificate Level: AED 20,700
- Professional Level: AED 41,300
- Advanced Level: AED 23,000
- Total Fee: AED 85,000
Learning Management System
- Full access to Pre-recorded Sessions
- Mock Tests & Exams
- Full study Material
- Online & Offline Sessions
- Flexible learning
International Trainers
- Certified Industry Experts
- Highly qualified Trainers
Easiest Fee structures
- EMI Payments
- Flexible terms
Exam Schedule
It is possible to start the ACA on your own as an independent student. However, you’ll still need to secure a training agreement to acquire the necessary practical work experience. Your employer will guide you on the pace and order that you complete the modules, except for the Case Study, which you have to take last. 90% of ACA students complete their training and exams in four years or less.
The exam schedule varies across the levels:
Certificate Level
Certificate Level exams can be taken in any order, but you must pass every exam, or receive credit for prior learning to complete this level.
- Each exam is 90 minutes long
- 55% pass mark at each exam
- Maximum 4 attempts at each exam
Professional Level
These exams are available to sit every March, June, September and December.
- Each exam is 2.5 - 3 hours long
- 55% pass mark at each exam
- Maximum 4 attempts at each exam
Advanced Level : Corporate Reporting and Strategic Business Management
This is your final exam which you will attempt in the final year of your training agreement, once you have taken, or received credit for all other exams.
- Each exam is 3.5 hours long
- 50% pass mark at each exam
- Unlimited attempt at each exam
Advanced Level : Case study
This is your final exam which you will attempt in the final year of your training agreement, once you have taken, or received credit for all other exams.
- Each exam is 4 hours long
- 50% pass mark at each exam
- Unlimited attempt at each exam
