Person responsible for training

Within a training office group, the QPRT will take overall responsibility for training across the whole group. A PRT is needed in each subsidiary office within a training office group and will carry out the same responsibilities as a QPRT. 

Who can become a PRT? 

To become a PRT, you must:

• be a member of an IFAC full membership body, or other equivalent recognised body at the discretion of ICAEW;
• have at least two years of membership of your professional body; 
• be an experienced individual, ideally a partner, director or equivalent within your organisation; and
• be based at the subsidiary office. It is important that effective communication between the QPRT and PRT takes place. 

Responsibilities of a PRT

The PRT carries out the same responsibilities as a QPRT. They are responsible for:

1. Ensuring all ACA students have a signed, up-to-date training agreement in place. 
2. Updating and cancelling ACA training agreements.
3. Conducting six-monthly reviews or, appointing and training counsellors, to assist them with conducting six monthly reviews.
4. Conducting a final sign-off at the end of a training agreement to confirm a student is fit and proper for ICAEW membership.

• Download the PRT roles and responsibilities guide