Review visits

Review visits are designed to: 

• provide additional support and practical advice; 
• update you on training issues; 
• gain feedback from you on how ACA training is going; and 
• ensure you continue to meet our training standards. 

Ahead of a review, we will contact the qualified person responsible for training (QPRT) or Authorised Training Principal to advise that a review is due. Our training managers will carry out the review either at your offices or virtually.

You will typically receive a visit from a training manager at least once every three years. An employer may also be selected for a review and support visit if there has been a change in the circumstances of your organisation (for example, a change of business activity or change of QPRT). 

Please note that reviews are mandatory to retain your status as an ICAEW Authorised Training Employer / Principal. 

Preparing for a visit 

We do not intend to burden you with excessive processes or forms to complete, but you will need to have some key documents ready. The training manager will request to see: 

• your signed training agreements; and 
• the QPRT’s or Principal’s record of CPD activity. 

You may also like to remind yourself of our training standards ahead of a visit. 

After the visit 

You will receive an email confirming that your authorisation to train ACA students is retained.  

We will also ask you to complete a short feedback questionnaire to help us to improve our service.