The ICAEW Chartered Accountant qualification, the ACA, is one of the most advanced learning and professional development programe available. It is valued around the world in business, practice and the public sector.
- Opportunity for Growth: Many ACCA students can double their salary during their training. Salaries for newly qualified ICAEW Chartered Accountants are at par with careers in law and banking.
- Higher Remuneration:Independent surveys show that ICAEW Chartered Accountants usually command higher salaries throughout their careers compared with other accountancy qualifications.
- Access to Top Jobs:Many ICAEW Chartered Accountants become partners or financial directors early in their careers, leading to a greater variety of opportunities, rewards and influence as their careers progress.
- Competitive Edge: Employers seek the experience with knowledge that comes with ICAEW.
- Credibility: Employers and Colleagues regard you with a presumption of expertise.
How to become an ACA
- Complete Advance level exam (Case Study can be attempted if you are in the final year of a training agreement or have completed your training agreement).
- To successfully achieve the ACA qualification, you must demonstrate that you have: completed 450 days of work experience at an ATE; passed 15 exam modules; undertaken professional development; and have advanced your ethical understanding and professional skepticism.
- ACCA members are required to complete a 24-month training agreement covering a minimum of 300 practical work experience days.
- If you have had previous work experience at an ICAEW ATE within the last two years, you may be entitled to claim credit for prior work experience (CPWE) for up to 8 months, potentially reducing your training requirement to 16 months.
ICAEW Fee Structure
ICAEW Registration Fee | |
Registration for new students | £185 + VAT will apply |
Independent students please note that the date of registration may change the fee paid for that year:
- When registering between 1 July and 31 October, there will be a half-year fee + VAT.
- When registering between 1 November and 31 December the full annual fee will apply, but in this instance, the first annual bill will be issued after 13/14 months.
Advance level Exam Fee | Payable to ICAEW (July 2024) | Payable to ICAEW (November 2024) |
Corporate Reporting & Strategic Business Management | ||
£180 per paper | £192 per paper | |
Case study | ||
£270 | £272 |
Credit for prior learning (Exemption Fee) | June 2024 | July 2024 |
Certificate Level exam (6 Papers) | £75 per paper | £80 per paper |
Professional Level exam (6 Papers) | £105 per paper | £112 per paper |
*Credit is not available for Advanced Level exams.
ACA dates and deadlines
You only have a limited time to book your place as exams are booked on a first come, first-served basis – so it is essential that you plan ahead. Make sure you know the date exam bookings open and close. All the dates you need for 2024 are also included in this year’s ACA planner.
We cannot accept late bookings or changes to an exam application after the booking deadline and any errors or omissions cannot be corrected after the booking deadline.
Professional Level
2024 key dates
SESSION OPEN DATE | SESSION CLOSING DATE | DATE OF EXAM | RESULTS RELEASED |
Monday 22 January, 10:00 (UK-time) | Friday 02 February, 17:00 (UK-time) | 11, 12, 13 March | Thursday 18 April |
Monday 22 April, 10:00 (UK-time) | Friday 03 May, 17:00 (UK-time) | 10, 11, 12 June | Thursday 18 July |
Thursday 25 July, 10:00 (UK-time) | Friday 02 August, 17:00 (UK-time) | 09, 10, 11 September | Thursday 17 October |
Monday 21 October, 10:00 (UK-time) | Friday 01 November, 17:00 (UK-time) | 09, 10, 11 December | Thursday 23 January 2025 |
March1, June, September and December exam sessions
Monday | AM | Audit and Assurance; |
PM | Financial Accounting and Reporting – IFRS2 | |
Tuesday | AM | Tax Compliance |
PM | Business Planning: Banking3– Not available in March Business Planning: Insurance3– Not available in March Business Planning: Taxation3 | |
Wednesday | AM | Business Strategy and Technology |
PM | Financial Management |
1 March: A limited number of exam venues open during the March session.
2 Financial Accounting and Reporting: You are required to sit and pass one of these exams. Please ensure that you apply for the correct exam.
3 Business Planning: you are required to sit and pass one of these exams, either the banking, insurance or taxation version. Please ensure that you apply for the correct exam.
Advanced Level
2024 key dates
SESSION OPEN DATE | SESSION CLOSING DATE | DATE OF EXAM | RESULTS RELEASED |
Monday 20 May, 10:00 (UK-time) | Friday 31 May, 17:00 (UK-time) | 22, 23, 24 July | Thursday 29 August |
Monday 16 September, 10:00 (UK-time) | Friday 27 September, 17:00 (UK-time) | 04, 05, 06 November | Thursday 12 December |
2024 Advance information
SESSION | EXAM | RELEASE DATE |
July | Case Study | Tuesday 28 May |
July | Corporate Reporting | Tuesday 28 May |
November | Corporate Reporting | Monday 09 September |
November | Case Study | Tuesday 10 September |
July and November exam sessions
Monday | AM | Corporate Reporting |
Tuesday | AM | Strategic Business Management |
Wednesday | AM | Case Study |
Please note: ICAEW reserves the right to vary examination dates, deadlines and times. Timetables for exams held outside the UK will vary, please check your admission details for confirmation.
Batches & Coaching Fee
CPSE ICAEW batch for July’24
Paper/s | Orientation Date | Commencement Date | Fee (in PKR) |
Corporate Reporting | 11th February 2024 | 12th February 2024 | 60,000 |
STUDY GUIDE FOR JULY’24 ATTEMPT
Our resources include access to lecture recordings until 30Th July 2024, as well as live Zoom meetings on alternate weekends with your tutor. We also provide comprehensive handouts to aid your learning.
CPSE’S ICAEW batch for November’24
Paper/s | Orientation Date | Commencement Date | Fee (in PKR) |
Corporate Reporting | Details coming soon! | ||
Strategic Business Management | |||
Case Study | |||
To learn more about our study resources, please contact us today. You can reach us at by email at info@cpse-global.com