ACA in India
The ICAEW and the ICAI (India) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 20 November 2008, whereby members of one body can join the other via advanced credit arrangements, subject to certain conditions.
Minimum entry requirements
Members of the ICAI who have obtained membership by complying with its training and examinations requirements can become a member of the ICAEW. You must maintain ICAI membership to be eligible for ICAEW membership, and comply with our CPD obligations and Code of Ethics.
ICAI members must complete the ICAEW’s Technical Integration Business Reporting and Technical Integration Business Change papers, Case Study and Structured Training in Ethics programme.
If you have two years of appropriate work experience, you will not need to take the Technical Integration papers.
How do I join the ICAEW?
To become a member of the ICAEW you must complete the following steps:
- 1. Register with the ICAEW
- 2. Apply for credit for prior learning
- 3. Purchase learning materials for required examinations
- 4. Undertake tuition
- 5. Register for your examination(s)
- 6. Sit and pass the examination(s)
- 7. Complete the Structured Training in Ethics Programme
- 8. Apply for ICAEW membership
Further details of your route to membership are contained in our progression route diagram (PDF 34kb/1 page), which will outline timings and your progression route.
Benefits of joining ICAEW
As an ICAEW member, you will be entitled to use the highly respected ACA designation, which is widely recognised throughout the world. You also gain access to our full suite of member support and benefits, including:
- Free and confidential telephone advisory lines, including technical, ethics, anti-money laundering and practice advisory services
- Access to ICAEW web site including help sheets and access to the vast range of external information and databases available via our Library & Information service
- Monthly email alerts containing all the latest business and accountancy news and hot issues
- A complimentary subscription to Accountancy Magazine
Further information can be found at www.icaew.com/members
Practising certificates and regulated areas
Please note that membership of the ICAEW does not by itself confer practising rights.
ICAI members who join the ICAEW will be eligible for a practising certificate on the same terms as other ICAEW members.
UK audit rights are controlled by the Professional Oversight Board and cannot be conferred on ICAI members joining the ICAEW.
Frequently asked questions
Download a copy of FAQ’s (PDF 83kb/8 pages) for ICAI members joining the ICAEW.
Further Information
- Student support
Email your enquiry to the Student Support team - Employers
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