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ICAEW ACA
QUALIFICATION
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ICAEW ACA QUALIFICATION
Great earning potential. Global recognition. Chartered profession.
If you think chartered accountants spend their lives confined to their desks, then think again. They are sitting on the boards of multinational companies, testifying in court and advising governments, as well as supporting charities and businesses from every industry all over the world.
Founded in 1880, ICAEW (the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales) is one of the oldest accountancy bodies in the world and has more than 178,500 members and students in 153 countries.
ICAEW Chartered Accountants are the largest source of business advice in the UK, reaching more than 1.5 million organisations. They undertake a large variety of work which can see them preparing financial statements and developing profit projections one day, and identifying strategic risks or advising on business improvements the next.
You can only become an ICAEW Chartered Accountant by completing the ACA qualification, which involves three years’ on-the-job training, a series of rigorous examinations and continuing professional development. This means that ICAEW Chartered Accountants are highly qualified individuals and in demand from all types of organisations, all over the world, and command an average annual salary of £51,000 in the first two years after qualifying.
Great earning potential. Global recognition. Chartered profession.
If you think chartered accountants spend their lives confined to their desks, then think again. They are sitting on the boards of multinational companies, testifying in court and advising governments, as well as supporting charities and businesses from every industry all over the world.
Founded in 1880, ICAEW (the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales) is one of the oldest accountancy bodies in the world and has more than 178,500 members and students in 153 countries.
ICAEW Chartered Accountants are the largest source of business advice in the UK, reaching more than 1.5 million organisations. They undertake a large variety of work which can see them preparing financial statements and developing profit projections one day, and identifying strategic risks or advising on business improvements the next.
You can only become an ICAEW Chartered Accountant by completing the ACA qualification, which involves three years’ on-the-job training, a series of rigorous examinations and continuing professional development. This means that ICAEW Chartered Accountants are highly qualified individuals and in demand from all types of organisations, all over the world, and command an average annual salary of £51,000 in the first two years after qualifying.
Accountancy with ICAEW. More than you’d imagine.
ICAEW Chartered Accountants work at the highest levels of business across all economic sectors. They hold positions within the finance departments of companies and not-for-profits all over the world. They work in accountancy firms, large and small, offering vital services to individuals and business clients. And they operate within public sector organisations helping to shape spending on education, health and other vital services.
Accountancy with ICAEW. More than you’d imagine.
ICAEW Chartered Accountants work at the highest levels of business across all economic sectors. They hold positions within the finance departments of companies and not-for-profits all over the world. They work in accountancy firms, large and small, offering vital services to individuals and business clients. And they operate within public sector organisations helping to shape spending on education, health and other vital services.
Reciprocal Membership Agreement
ISCA has signed Reciprocal Membership Agreements (RMA) with the following professional accountancy bodies:
Reciprocal Membership Agreement
ISCA has signed Reciprocal Membership Agreements (RMA) with the following professional accountancy bodies:
Our partners are ready to pass on their deep knowledge of the industries, in markets both locally and internationally, with a wide experience to service clients. We are very pleased and honoured that we are one of the firms in Singapore to be recognised by the ICAEW as an Approved Training Employer.
Paul Wan FCA
Managing Partner, Paul Wan & Co.
Working in practice.
Many chartered accountants work within accountancy practices providing their financial expertise to clients.
Accountancy firms vary in size from multinational giants, to small firms with a single office or a specialism in one area of finance, such as tax.
Regardless of the size of the company, working across a portfolio of clients means that chartered accountants enjoy a variety of work.
You could find yourself working with a new tech business start-up, a global retailer or a national charity.
They undertake work, including:
Working in practice.
Many chartered accountants work within accountancy practices providing their financial expertise to clients.
Accountancy firms vary in size from multinational giants, to small firms with a single office or a specialism in one area of finance, such as tax.
Regardless of the size of the company, working across a portfolio of clients means that chartered accountants enjoy a variety of work.
You could find yourself working with a new tech business start-up, a global retailer or a national charity.
They undertake work, including:
Working in industry.
All types of businesses from football clubs and fashion houses, to manufacturers and media companies, have chartered accountants working within their financial departments.
In-house accountants forecast and monitor revenue coming into and leaving an organisation, as well as having a broader operational role.
They undertake work, including:
Our work-study apprenticeship
Our 3-4 years training scheme comes with additional perks as compared to the tradition route of studying first and working later.
Our work-study apprenticeship
Our 3-4 years training scheme comes with additional perks as compared to the tradition route of studying first and working later.
Quality tuition
We work extensively with these providers because they have continuously produced quality candidates year on year. Receive sufficient tuition hours in a healthy lecturer-student ratio such that you can complete your technical knowledge.


Quality tuition
We work extensively with these providers because they have continuously produced quality candidates year on year. Receive sufficient tuition hours in a healthy lecturer-student ratio such that you can complete your technical knowledge.



Full flexibility and comprehensive support
Our firm has a mentor programme, and senior staff will be attached to you to help understand your requirements. Our training regime helps reinforce your understanding, such that we can tailor your practical experience assist in applying your technical knowledge.

Full flexibility and comprehensive support
Our firm has a mentor programme, and senior staff will be attached to you to help understand your requirements. Our training regime helps reinforce your understanding, such that we can tailor your practical experience assist in applying your technical knowledge.
Get the funding you need
Our firm sponsors all tuition, exam, and related training costs. We want individuals to reach their maximum potential as long as they have the right mindset and tenacity to succeed. Apply at our next intake to find out more details.


Get the funding you need
Our firm sponsors all tuition, exam, and related training costs. We want individuals to reach their maximum potential as long as they have the right mindset and tenacity to succeed. Apply at our next intake to find out more details.
Pathways to Membership
An overview of all the information you will need to successfully complete the ACA:

How is the ACA qualification structured?
The ACA qualification is made up of four elements which provide students with a combination of finance knowledge, accountancy skills and real-world business experience.
