The Fundamental Case Study exam brings together the knowledge from the first six Certificate Level exams with the professional skills and experience gained to date. It tests a student’s ability to apply accounting principles, critical thinking and problem-solving through a real-world case study.
Exam overview
Duration: 2.5 hours
Format: Workplace scenario with four tasks
Exam preparation
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Pilot exams
This pilot exam has been developed to provide an early example of what the exam will look like, how the syllabus content may be assessed and how questions will be formatted in the real exams.
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Useful tips and resources
| Exam guide: Fundamental Case Study | Follow our insights to give yourself the best chance of success at this Professional Level exam. |
| Fundamental Case Study exam: top tips for success | The Fundamental Case Study exam tests students’ ability to apply accounting principles, critical thinking and problem-solving to a real-world scenario. Whether you’re taking the exam for the first time or approaching a resit, read these practical tips from one of ICAEW’s expert examiners. |
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