Exam resources and permitted texts for Next Generation ACA

Exam resources for the Next Generation ACA will be available from 1 July 2025.

When purchasing your ICAEW learning materials, you will need to purchase the relevant permitted texts for that module. You will be able to view the publications in your ICAEW Bookshelf. 

Below you can view exactly what you will need to purchase for the relevant module and a breakdown of costs associated with these publications:

• Permitted texts for Next Generation ACA exams in 2026

For exams with permitted texts, you will have a tab in the exam that takes you to the publication. This can be opened alongside the question and answer and will have a search functionality. You will not be able to view any annotations you made prior to the exam.

The exams are set on the relevant permitted text we provide in the exam. Therefore, you must not bring any physical materials to the exam, including out of date versions of permitted texts. 

For open book exams such as Fundamental Case Study and Advanced Level exams, you will have a link to your ICAEW Bookshelf that will allow you to view all purchased learning materials. You can also take any relevant hard copy notes into the exam, subject to space restrictions.