Resources to support you with data analytics software within the Professional Level Audit and Assurance exam.
Data analytics software (DAS) has been introduces in the ACA exams, starting with Audit and Assurance from March 2021. You will need to be familiar with how the software works and its various functions. It is therefore important that you work through the relevant explanatory guidance notes, using the practice datasets that we have created. You should then attempt the practice questions. If you are already familiar with data analytics software, or once you have worked through the explanatory guidance notes, you may wish to refer to the user guide instead.
Resources
These resources can only be accessed by ACA students and ICAEW Partners in Learning.
2025
- DAS quick start guide
- Audit and Assurance practice data set
- Audit and Assurance guidance notes
- Read the Audit and Assurance exam - data analytics software article
The practice questions can be found in the published question bank. Please use the following screenshots alongside these practice questions.
Past exam dataset
December 2024 and Xyra Chemicals dataset
September 2024 and Artchem Ltd dataset
March 2024 and Bekon Chemical Solutions Ltd
December 2023 and SalesShare Ltd dataset
September 2023 and Basesoft Ltd dataset
June 2023 and Associated Customers Services Ltd dataset
The exam questions and mark schemes can be found in the published question banks, these have been amended for the 2025 syllabus.
March 2023 and Carex Software Ltd dataset
December 2022 and Lifestyle Ltd dataset
September 2022 and Lightmode Ltd dataset
March 2022 and Kamen Recruitment Services Ltd dataset
December 2021 and Café Savoureux Lrd dataset
September 2021 and FoodEden dataset
Please note that this has not been updated to align with later syllabi.
Important information
You must logout of the practice Data Analytics Software after each time you use it.
Immediately before your remote invigilation exam you must ensure that you have cleared your Chrome browsing history (including any cookies). During your exam, you should access the Data Analytics Software only by clicking on the link in the exam software.
Metrics Module
When you open the Metrics module for the first time, you may be asked to answer four questions before you can access the module. You should select N/A for all questions.
Videos
Please note, these videos were recorded in 2021, therefore some visual aspects and functionality may be different. However, the principles and ways in which the DAS should be used to study and sit your exams have not changed.