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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: due to the global challenges caused by COVID-19, we have taken the difficult decision to cancel the June sitting for the Professional Level exams and will be postponing the July Advanced Level exams. We have also been advised that all PearsonVue owned exam centres in the UK are closed until further notice affecting those taking our Certificate Level exams, other countries have also been affected by such closures. For further information please visit our coronavirus hub.

What you need to know in order to apply for the ACA exams.

Applications for Professional and Advanced Level exams

Information about applying for the Professional and Advanced Level exams.

Applications for Certificate Level exams

The six Certificate Level modules are assessed electronically. To take one of these exams you will need to attend an ICAEW approved test centre.

ACA fees

There are fees associated with training to become an ICAEW Chartered Accountant. These include tuition fees, exam entry and learning materials.

Tuition providers Learning materials Permitted texts at ACA exams

Key resources

'How to' guides for ACA students ACA planner Exam resources ICAEW ACA computer-based exams support