Train for the ACA

Become a chartered accountant

The ACA is the leading business and finance qualification, and your first step to becoming a chartered accountant.

Entry routes

You can enter ACA training as a university graduate, school leaver or via the AAT-ACA Fast Track.

Training for the ACA

What ACA training involves, including how long it takes, where you can train, and training costs.

 

ACA profiles

Discover more about the variety of opportunities open to you with the ACA qualification.

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Credit for prior learning

If you have an accounting or business related degree or a professional accountancy qualification you may apply for credit.

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A career in...

If you have an accounting or business related degree or a professional accountancy qualification you may be able to apply for credit.

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ACA international

We offer training programmes in China, Cyprus, Greece, the Gulf, Malaysia, Pakistan, Romania, Russia and Singapore, as well as in the UK.

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