What is the ACA?
ACA stands for Associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
The ACA is regarded globally as one of the leading business and finance qualifications, and is recognised and valued in practice, industry, commerce and the public sector.
How the ACA works
To achieve the ACA, you must complete a training contract which will last between three to five years, pass the Institute’s Professional Stage and Advanced Stage examinations and complete work experience requirements.
(The above diagram shows your progression route to becoming an ACA.)
Where can I train?
As well as the UK, the Institute offers ACA training in many countries around the world, including:
Find a training contract
You will need to apply direct to authorised training organisations (ATOs) to find an ACA training contract. You can find a list of the training organisations who are recruiting in the training vacancies section of this site.
