About the ACA

Combining business, finance and accountancy training with tailored learning and real workplace experience, the ACA creates future finance leaders to shape and grow your business.

• Designed for the future of work
  Made for business and practice, the ACA leads the way in sustainability, technology and ethics.

• Trusted for almost 150 years
  Designed for the modern workplace, backed by world-class prestige and rigour.  

• Built with the profession, for the profession
  Developed in consultation with employers, students and education experts to reflect our rapidly changing world. 

• Attract and retain talented employees
  Stand out as an employer of choice for the candidates you want to attract. 

• Diverse entry routes
  Develop school leavers, graduates, experienced professionals and career changers. 

• Flexible training options
  Flexible exam and tuition options available from our 160+ providers across the world. 

Business, finance and accountancy exams

Equipping trainees with technical and professional expertise. 

The ACA exams deliver a comprehensive understanding of business, finance and accountancy, updated annually to reflect real-world change. The 14 ACA exams: 

• Are fit for the future of the profession, integrating sustainability, technology and ethics throughout. 
• Prepare trainees to succeed in the workplace, building technical expertise alongside critical thinking, leadership and communication skills. 
• Support attainment with a smooth and supportive learning journey from the foundation through to the advanced levels. 
• Prepare trainees to tackle real-world challenges with realistic scenario-based case studies. 

Specialised Learning

Tailored learning that keeps trainees ahead. 

An interactive e-learning platform empowers students to tailor their training and stay ahead of emerging trends. Trainees will complete a minimum of 30 units of Specialised Learning, which: 

• Suits a variety of industries, roles and careers with a wide range of sector-specific and skills-based courses. 
• Adapts to your business needs, deepening knowledge in key areas such as Excel, finance business partnering and treasury. 
• Keeps trainees at the cutting edge of the profession with regularly updated content on emerging issues and trends. 
• Equips trainees for the workplace, developing professional skills like communication, project management and problem-solving. 

Professional skills and experience

Preparing trainees for the modern workplace. 

Students will build transferrable professional skills in five key areas while applying what they learn in practice. Completing a minimum of 450 days of work experience, the ACA’s professional skills and experience requirement: 

• Enables trainees to make an impact from day one, developing core skills in communication, critical thinking, leadership, emotional intelligence and professionalism. 
• Will take your organisation into the future with trainees gaining the ability to adapt and succeed in modern business environments. 
• Builds commercial awareness and sound professional judgement.