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.
ACA training
What ACA training involves, including how long it takes, where you can train, and training costs.
ACA international
We offer training programmes in China, Cyprus, Greece, the Gulf, Malaysia, Pakistan, Romania, Russia and Singapore, as well as in the UK.
Credit for prior learning
Credit for prior learning is our term for exemptions. If you have an accounting or business related degree or a professional accountancy qualification you may apply for credit.
A career in...
If you're still trying to decide on which area of business to focus your career, our 'A career in...' series will give you a better insight.
ACA profiles
Discover more about the variety of opportunities open to you with the ACA qualification.
Business, Accounting and Skills Education (BASE) competition
BASE is a national competition aimed at sixth form students designed to develop employability skills and introduce chartered accountancy as a desirable career path.
