The four elements of the ACA qualification
The ACA exams
There are 15 ACA accountancy, finance and business exams, designed to complement your student’s practical experience as they progress through the qualification.
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Professional development
Your students must complete seven professional development ladders to prepare them for various situations throughout their career.
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Practical work experience
Your students must complete a minimum of 450 days of practical work experience as part of their training, which normally takes between three and five years.
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Ethics and professional scepticism
Your students must complete an Ethics Learning Programme and series of Ethics in Practise scenarios, helping them to make the right decisions.
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Your roles and responsibilities
Learn about what is expected of you and your students, as well as the roles and duties of the QPRT, PRT, counsellor, student manager and authorised training principal.
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Training agreements
Your student will need to sign a training agreement. Access information and guidance on setting up, amending and cancelling a training agreement.
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Registering a student
Your student will need to register with us. View guidance on the registration process for new students and students who are already part-way through training.
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Online training file
You will need to monitor and review your students’ progress via their training file. Access the training file and learn how to use it.
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Six monthly reviews
You will meet with your students every six months to review their progress. View guidance and resources for employers on six-monthly reviews.
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Final sign off
At the end of a training agreement, you will need to sign off your students’ training file. View information and guidance on conducting a final sign off.
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