From Formula One to innocent drinks, the ACA has given Alan Chan the confidence to take chances.

Jo Nolan, Project Manager for exams 2021 at ICAEW, answers everything you ever wanted to know.

Chekufeh Jash’s role as an NHS strategist is not a typical accountant’s one – but the ACA gave her invaluable skills.

Psychologist Daniel Goleman identified the key personal and interpersonal skills involved – and why EQ is just as important as IQ.

Being an ICAEW student has ignited Umair Javaid’s passion for sustainability.

Janet Hill believes the power to change is achieved by altering your mindset.

A key skill for personal and professional success, help is at hand.

Simie Khabra’s path to qualification taught her valuable lessons about resilience.

Find out more about the events, learning and networking opportunities on offer

Here are our top tips for improving your flexibility and adaptability.

Put your adaptability to the test with our quick quiz.

Nicola White, Training and CPD Manager at ICAEW, shares her top tips on approaching the technical competence skill.

Mark Protherough answers questions about the challenges the pandemic brought students in 2020.

These smart apps offer simple ways to help you become more organised and efficient.

From switching careers to studying the ACA, Chris Sutcliffe is a great believer in following your own path.

March sees the launch of our new Professional and Advanced Level exam software. Students who tested it share their thoughts.

Bransford and Stein’s IDEAL method can help you tackle even the most stubborn problems

At the age of 20, Dubai-based audit associate Taha Nadeem already has an impressive resumé behind him

Shaun Robertson, Director, Education and Qualifications, and Adam Birt, Head of Qualifications, Strategy and Development, talk us through 2021 developments

ICAEW Student Council (ISC) Vice Chair Daniel Gaukrodger tells us why ethics will be central to the future careers of students in the profession.

Ever wondered what sets the most successful professionals apart? It’s about working – and living – by a strong set of ethical principles.

Learning on the job with the AAT-ACA Fast Track offered Oliver Sullivan valuable experience and the support of his fellow trainees.

How often do you do the right thing when you find yourself in a tricky situation? Put your principles to the test with our quick quiz.

Different individuals have different personalities, and testing how these character traits mesh could determine the make-up of a team. We look at the thinking behind the most popular tests.

ICAEW Student Council Chair 2020-2021 Fiyza Awan tells us why it’s so important to encourage young people from diverse backgrounds to join the profession.

The ability to communicate well is one of the most crucial Skills for Success. In the second of our series, we share five top tips for improving your face-to-face communication.

Liana Charalambous found that getting through exams took hard work and commitment, so she helped resurrect her student society to support other students.

Volunteering offers opportunities for you to give something back and develop much sought-after professional skills in the process.

Are you match fit? In the first of our new Skills for Success series, we look at 10 ways to improve your teamwork skills.

Our shortlisted entrants to our One Young World competition tell us how accountants can help address some of the most important issues of today.

Students can be concerned about the threat of redundancy. Fortunately, there is plenty of support and guidance available if it happens to you.

Accountancy is an intelligent profession. People spend years learning accountancy. So, why do we bombard each other with hot air and rely so much on jargon?

One of the hardest parts of studying for the ACA while working in Westminster was juggling work, study, exams and her social life, says Isabel Healy

ICAEW student Minyue Ma talks about becoming a chartered accountant in China, and watching classic movies to improve her English.

Listen to the latest episode of ICAEW’s More Than a Number podcast as it examines the impact of coronavirus and explores its longer-term legacy.

Not all ACA students start with a training agreement, but there’s a wealth of support on offer from ICAEW for independent learners.

It sounds obvious but attend something, even virtually, says April Warrier, audit manager at RSM UK, and you’ll feel more engaged immediately.

ICAEW Chartered Accountant Wee Sheng Teh is a financial analyst at Royal Bank of Canada in Malaysia. He speaks of his experience juggling more than just studies.

Rebecca Wight, ICAEW Course Leader and Lecturer in Professional Accountancy, provides her tips on successfully studying online during the pandemic.

Retaking an exam is rarely a pleasant experience, but well structured, thought out revision can make the process less stressful, and ultimately more successful.

The head of assessment at ICAEW explains how every ICAEW CFAB and ACA Certificate Level exam is tested and checked to ensure consistency and quality.

Understanding the expectations of your employer will help you make the most of your ACA training agreement and lay the foundations for your future career.

Enhance your technology know-how for free via the online courses available to ICAEW CFAB and ACA students from ICAEW and partner organisations.

Carol Handa, chartered accountant and finance director at St Modwen Properties, shares her viewpoints on what it takes to succeed.

Daire Keating, managing director, cards, Austria & Ireland at DCC Retail & Oil, shares his five pieces of wisdom for accountants.

Steven Thomas embarked on a career change in his 30s, swapping a busy role running a large supermarket for the Civil Service Fast Stream and the ACA qualification.

Staying focused while you’re working and studying at home during lockdown can be a challenge. Read our 8 tips on how to stay motivated during the summer.

Beth Staff took a big leap from the Ministry of Justice to cyber-security start-up Tessian. Here's how she’s made it work.

After a 30-year career with PwC, Lynn Pamment is the new comptroller and auditor general of Jersey. Here she shares a personal view on her career to date.

Mai Thi Hong Nhung became the first Vietnamese-born person to start and finish the ACA qualification in her home country. Read her story.

The annual One Young World summit brings together talented young people. Learn about its impact on the lives of previous ICAEW Ambassadors.

Being a great chartered accountant isn’t just about the hard skills – you have to be a good team player, too. We asked these business and accountancy experts for their tips on how to excel.

ICAEW Chartered Accountant Andy Nunn is co-founder of Buzzbike, a subscription bicycle service based in London. Here’s how his accountancy background has propelled him forward.