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Sophie: Finding balance, confidence and community through the ACA
Sophie Armstrong has always been drawn to numbers, not necessarily to maths itself, but to the problem-solving that came with it. With various accountants in her family, the choice was obvious: accounting offered the perfect balance between analytical thinking and working with people.
Building a future of accountancy: Alex Hatton’s ACA journey
Alex Hatton’s natural affinity for maths and problem-solving has shaped his trajectory into accountancy and ultimately led him to where he is today: at the beginning of his journey as an ACA Level 7 accountancy professional apprentice.
Six ways to master your six-monthly review
Six-monthly reviews are a key part of your ACA training, so it’s important to get the most out of them. We asked Senior Training and CPD Manager Nicola Mower for her top tips.
10 ways to be a star team player
Are you match fit? In this article, we look at 10 ways to improve your teamwork skills.
2026 Office jargon...and how to avoid it
Accountancy is an intelligent profession. You spend years of study, and learning the technical skills, but here’s the question we put to you: why do we rely so much jargon? Why do we still bombard others with hot air?
Student Insights podcast
In the latest episode, host Jag Dhaliwal explores what it’s like to work as a chartered accountant in charities and the public sector.
Essentials
Mastering the ACA and your exams
- How to master your practical work experience
- 6 ways to master your professional development
- The lowdown on… the Ethics Learning Programme
- Six ways to master your six-monthly review
- Five ways to master your online training file
- How to master your Audit Qualification
- How to master your Level 7 end-point assessment
- How to approach exam retakes
- The lowdown on… the exam disruption appeal
Exam guides: the inside track on...
- Audit and Assurance, Financial Management and Tax Compliance
- Accounting, Assurance and Business, Technology and Finance
- Business Strategy and Technology, Financial Accounting and Reporting, and Business Planning
- Principles of Taxation, Law and Management Information
- Corporate Reporting, Strategic Business Management and Case Study
Mastering ICAEW CFAB
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My ACA Journey: meet Ashwini Poopalasingham
We meet Ashwini for coffee to discuss the challenges and rewards of the ACA qualification, strategies for maintaining a work-life balance, and future career goals.
My membership journey: the New Members’ Ceremony
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Having completed his ACA training in 2021, Chris attends the New Members’ Ceremony at Chartered Accountants’ Hall and shares his experience of becoming an ICAEW member.
View from the top: Jack Moore
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Jack Moore of Nottingham-based Page Kirk Chartered Accountants explains what it’s like to make partner at age 29 and also be named one of Accountancy Age’s 35 Under 35.
What’s it like to… be a Level 7 apprentice
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Sunny Yang is two years into his apprenticeship and also chair of the London Students Society. He shares his experience so far and why he’s passionate about social mobility.
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My ACA journey series
Ashwini Poopalasingham has started studying for the ACA and we are following her throughout her journey. Read her journey to date and keep an eye out for more to come.
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