At just 33, Emily Smith is MD and FD of two successful manufacturing firms, and ICAEW Manufacturing Community Chair. Here’s her career journey so far.

As ACA student Ashwini Poopalasingham reflects on 10 of the most important things she’s learned from her first year of training.

To celebrate Black History Month, ICAEW members, students and staff share how organisations can create inclusive working and social environments.

Should you sit your exams remotely or in an exam centre? Leaders at ICAEW responsible for exams running smoothly, help you decide.

ICAEW’s Chartered Stars Mariee Payne and James Skilton share their experiences of attending the 2022 summit in Manchester.

A room of fresh faces doesn’t need to fill you with fear. With just a few top tips, you can be confident at any event.

Ethics is a vital part of your training. Caroline Fox, ICAEW Ethics Moderator, explains what it involves.

Managing your mental and physical health is crucial to professional and personal success. Now is the perfect time to focus on your wellbeing.

LADbible Group became an ICAEW authorised training employer in 2021. Its current ACA students, Nathan Forrest and Sam Croston, share their experiences so far.

In the third of our series of guides, tutors share their insights on the exams.

For ICAEW CFAB student Xoliswa Elizabeth Mnyanda, the secrets of success are discipline, motivation – and the confidence to be who you are.

Whether you’re preparing for a trainee position or switching roles, employers share their top tips for making sure everything goes smoothly.

Alex Collins explains what sets the Level 7 Accountancy Professional apprenticeship apart and shares his top tips for success.

From the world around us to personal tips, podcasts are a great way to stay informed and inspired. Here are some of our favourites.

ACA student and audit trainee Ashwini Poopalasingham tells us how she’s finding the step up to Professional Level.

Two students share their experiences of joining the profession amid ICAEW's focus on social mobility.

ICAEW Student Council Chair and Vice Chair discuss their plans and priorities for 2022-2023.

ICAEW CEO Michael Izza tells us about his career and vision for the future of the profession.

The ACA is not all about exams: get to know your online training file and make a habit of updating it regularly.

Winning ICAEW prizes led to an unexpected but rewarding career change for Kieran Doe: sharing the secrets of his success with other ACA students.

In the second of our series of guides, tutors share their insights.

Three of this year’s ICAEW prize winners tell us how it feels to win an award and the secrets of their success.

Newly qualified member Chris Chung tells us about his training experience and what being a chartered accountant means to him.

Popular culture may not always present the kindest stereotype of accountants, but here are some of our favourite memorable characters.

In our final round table, two ACA students share their experiences of studying for and sitting their Advanced Level exams.

Get insight from tutors and the ICAEW assessment team.

Caba mental health expert Kirsty Lilley shares how you can build resilience and try again when things don’t go according to plan.

Workplace mentoring schemes are well established as a tool to support career development. And with International Women’s Day on 8 March, we focus on their role in overcoming gender bias.

For ACA student Ashwini Poopalasingham, her third Certificate Level exam turns out to be a far more positive experience.

Struggling to get a good night? We asked caba counsellor and sleep specialist Miro Cansky for his advice.

Diagnosed part way through ACA training, Matilda Stevens believes her challenges have made her even more determined to succeed.

We asked students, tuition providers and ICAEW’s own exam team for their dos and don’ts of last-minute preparation.

Student Ben Currie is looking to play a part in creating an inclusive profession where people are comfortable and confident to be themselves.

Six-monthly reviews are a key part of your ACA training. We asked a Senior Training and CPD Manager for top tips to get the most out of them.

To mark National Apprenticeship Week, we speak to two newly qualified members who followed the Level 4 and Level 7 route to completing the ACA.

Revising by simply reading the same information over and over again? Try these proven strategies to boost your learning (and save you time).

How were the first two exam sittings using the new Professional and Advanced Level exam software, and how can future students learn from the experience?

For Colin and Julie Hutson and their son Sam, their thriving practice in Northallerton, North Yorkshire is very much a family affair.

How should you go about setting motivational, achievable goals that will give you the best chance of success over the next 12 months?

Our experts answer students’ questions on how to approach a retake, and what’s coming next.

What does it mean to bring your authentic self to work? Taha Ayyaz, Anna Spencer-Gray and Soo Fern Lee, share their experiences and advice.

The benefits of forging an inclusive culture are clear, but we still have some way to go.

ICAEW and Steps’ diversity and inclusion workshop used drama to create a safe space for people to discuss their experiences.

Organisations should prepare to employ a wide range of methods and approaches, and to work year-in, year-out on such a large and complex issue.

Audit trainee and ACA student Ashwini Poopalasingham admits her first Certificate Level exams experience was a huge wake-up call.

A third-year trainee in not-for-profit audit, Aaron Thompson is involved in a variety of voluntary initiatives. His mission is simple: to help people.

Understanding your learning style – and borrowing tips and tricks from others – could help boost your study success.

The work/life/study balance is challenging during exams and busy periods. A CABA mental health expert shares advice on avoiding burnout.

Five members share their thoughts on ICAEW membership, and how the ACA has been central to their success.

How can you keep yourself motivated and make sure you reach that finish line? Help is at hand with our top tips.

Our experts answer students’ questions on how best to approach the ACA exams.

In our second round table, three students share their experiences of studying for and sitting their Professional Level exams.

ACA student Ashwini Poopalasingham tells us about her decision to go into accountancy, and her story so far.

Laura Dymott started out in audit before discovering the fascinating world of forensics, and no two days are ever the same.

ICAEW Technical Manager and Excel expert David Lyford-Tilley shares his top tips on making the most of what Excel has to offer.

Our experts answer students’ questions on how best to study and prepare for the ACA exams.

When Chris Xia joined EY as an audit trainee, manager Arnab Datta helped make her daunting new world survivable.

Audit teams have had to adjust to remote working, finding innovative solutions. Is a virtual model here to stay?

Kamidu Ravindra became a Chartered Accountant in Sri Lanka before completing the ACA. Being a member of ICAEW has opened doors.

ICAEW CFAB is not just a stepping stone to the ACA; it can take your career in a whole new direction.

Are leaders born or made? While some find it natural, good leadership is a combination of skills that anyone can master.

In this round table, we chat to students around the world about their studying and exam experience.

Two ACA students and ICAEW’s Communities Manager talk allyship and how we can all create a more inclusive profession.

Hybrid working flexibility brings opportunities, but also challenges – especially for those starting out in the profession.

Your use of social media is an important aspect of professional conduct. Every post leaves a digital footprint, so tread carefully.

Juggling work, studying and exams is one of the biggest challenges students face. Boost your efficiency with our top tips.

Four prizewinners tell us how they feel about their achievement, and their top tips for exam success.

For employers, commercial awareness is a key requirement. Here’s how to improve your knowledge of the business world.

With their soft drinks startup Sipp’d, business partners Oli Sinclair and Ash Patel have swapped audit for apple season.

We chat to the ISC Chair, Dan Gaukrodger, and Vice Chair, Sam Hutson, about their plans for the next year.

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.