London College of Accountancy

ICAEW Qualification
Background
The Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) qualification, offered by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW), is  recognised around the world as a top level financial business qualification.  With over 127,000 members,  ICAEW is Europe's largest professional accountancy body.

The ACA qualification chartered accountant, auditor and business analyst, in a wide variety of sectors including practice, commerce, industry and the public sector. It is highly regarded and often facilitates a pathway to career progression and above-average salaries.

Entry requirements

• Students must be at least 18 years old to enrol for an ACA course at LCA.
• Students will require 2 A-levels and 3 GCSE passes (including maths & English)

Alternatively, students may study for the AAT-ACA Fast Track after leaving school.

Exams
The ACA qualification comprises two stages:

• Professional Stage – 12 exams (6 computer-based and 6 paper-based)
• Advanced Stage – 2 exams & 1 case study

Exam dates

• Professional Stage (Application Modules): March, June, September and December
• Advanced Stage: July and November
• Knowledge Modules (Professional Stage) may be sat throughout the year as they are computer-based.

Exemptions
Students who hold qualifications such as relevant degrees, or who are ACCA or CIMA passed finalists may be eligible for  exemptions . 

You are advised to register with the ICAEW at least eight weeks  before the examination date.

ICAEW Syllabus
ICAEW introduced a new ACA qualification in 2007  designed to develop core technical, commercial and ethical skills and knowledge. LCA students can study all parts other than the final case study either full-time or part-time.  LCA tuition for the final case study is for those with an approved training contract.

For further information on entry requirements, ACA exam dates and registration and exemptions contact the ICAEW:
Email: careers@icaew.co.uk
Website: www.icaew.co.uk