Industry, business, commerce and even the public sector operate on the back of finance. Nothing happens without proper funding. Credible financial records and analysis are essential to successful financial operations.

Accounting is fundamental to the financial process whether it is accounts payable in a small business or auditing in a government department. Skilled accountants operate in an ethical, structured, highly technical environment to provide the accurate and credible information that business and government leaders require to make good financial decisions.

The ultimate certification of these professional skills is the Chartered Accountant. It is a long journey to Chartered Accountant. The ACA (ICAEW) certification is the first step.

The Associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ACA) is a world renowned certification. There is good reason for that. It is a demanding certification that demands a focused and dedicated effort within in a strict training regime for at least three years.

Entry into this certification process can come from any number of university paths, A levels, and other technical accounting pathways. However one enters, the process is a demanding one.

ACA certification rewards the successful completion of a training regime that lasts three to five years. During this time, the candidate must complete 450 hours of technical and functional training on the job.

This regime begins with a training contract in one of more than two thousand authorized training offices worldwide. Training provides practical work experience and guides the candidate through the qualification process.

Training prepares the candidate for two series of examinations. The candidate must sit for twelve professional examinations. These professional stage examinations test technical and functional skills.

The Advanced Stage examinations that follow are only three- two technical papers and a case study to cap the qualification process.
Once certified the ACA recipient joins a distinguished society of accounting professionals that are among the most recognised group of accounting professionals in the world.

You can keep up to date with developments at the institute by visiting their web site ICAEW Offical Site .

ACA(ICAEW) certified accountants enter jobs in every sector of the economy all over the globe providing the technical skill that keeps the world’s economy running smoothly.