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  • 1. Why a career in chartered accountancy?

    Chartered accountancy offers world-leading training and a varied global career.

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  • 2. Find your route

    Find the right route for you to complete the ACA qualification and become a chartered accountant with ICAEW.

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  • 3. Start your training

    To become a chartered accountant you must complete 450 days of on-the-job training with a company or accountant authorised by ICAEW.

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  • 4. Search for a training vacancy

    Take your first step towards a highly rewarding career

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6,000 vacancies

On offer each year at c5000 authorised training employers around the world

£49,900 salary

The global average for ACA-qualified accountants in the first two years of their career

Meet ICAEW's students and members

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  • "Laura

    I’m one of those irritating people who has found the job they love and want to stay in forever.

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    Laura de Poitiers

    Finance Manager, Belu Water Ltd

    London, UK
  • "Drew

    I chose not to go to university because I felt that getting relevant work experience while studying the ACA would stand me in better stead.

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    Drew Williams

    ACA Trainee, EY

    London, UK
  • "Zoe

    I love working in areas which I’m passionate about – fashion and ecommerce.

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    Zoe Wong

    Head of Finance, Depop

    London, UK

Find your route

There are a number of different routes to becoming an ICAEW Chartered Accountant. You can start your journey straight from school, while you're at university or after you have graduated. Find out which route is right for you.

Find your route