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Permitted texts for exams

Permitted publications for the Next Generation Professional Level and Advanced Level exams.

When purchasing your ICAEW learning materials, you will need to purchase the relevant permitted text that is relevant to the module. You will be able to view the publications in your ICAEW Bookshelf. As the ICAEW learning materials are updated each year, take care to refer to the correct year and editions for prices and ways to order.

How to order

Visit the bookstore to purchase your learning materials and permitted texts. You should use your ICAEW account login details to access the ICAEW Bookshelf via the Bibliu app or browser. Please refer to the production schedule to find out when the learning materials are available to purchase. 

More information on the ICAEW Bookshelf can be found here

Certificate Level

Module Components Price (per module)

Accounting Fundamentals

Assurance and Risk Fundamentals

Business Insight and Performance

Business Law

Sustainability and Ethics

Tax Fundamentals

Workbook and question bank

No permitted texts for Certificate Level

£45

Professional Level

Module Components Price (per module)
Assurance Risk and Reporting

Workbook and question bank

Permitted text(s):

  • Standards and Guidance for Auditors for exams in 2026
  • The IFRS ® Accounting Standards – required 1 January 2025. 3 Vols
  • IFRS ® Sustainability Disclosure Standards June 2023

£64

Permitted text(s): TBC 

Business and Digital Strategy Workbook and question bank £64
Corporate Financial Strategy Workbook and question bank £64
Corporate Reporting, Data and Assurance

Workbook and question bank

Permitted text(s):

  • Standards and Guidance for Auditors for exams in 2026
  • The IFRS ® Accounting Standards – required 1 January 2025. 3 Vols
  • IFRS ® Sustainability Disclosure Standards June 2023

£64

Permitted text(s): TBC

Fundamental Case Study

Workbook and question bank

As an open book exam, you will have a link in the exam taking you to your ICAEW Bookshelf meaning you are able to access all purchased ICAEW learning materials and permitted texts.

£64
Tax Compliance and Planning

Workbook and question bank

Permitted text: 

  • Hardman's Tax Rates and Tables 2025/2026 Edition 1

£64 

Permitted text: TBC

Advanced Level

The first Advanced Level exam sitting is in July 2027. This information will be published in 2026.