Members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) and those with other professional qualifications or experience (such as ACCA) can study for the ACA in Bangladesh.
Register as a studentICAEW is the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. Founded in 1880, we support more than 150,000 ICAEW Chartered Accountants in 155 countries. Our members have successfully completed our qualification, the ACA.
The ACA equips you with in-depth knowledge across finance, accountancy and business and is recognised by employers around the world. Our members hold influential positions across the globe.
Members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) and members, students or affiliates of other international professional bodies (such as ACCA) can join ICAEW via the Top- up route.
For ICAB members the ACA is a combination of exams and ethics training. Together, these elements give you the expertise and added-value skills that help define a chartered accountant.
ICAB members that have completed the Tax Planning & Compliance Exam since 2015, will be able to apply for 12 out of 15 credits for prior learning, but they must successfully complete the outstanding modules to complete the ACA qualification and become an ICAEW Chartered Accountant:
*ICAB members that completed the Tax and Compliance Exam before 2015 will be eligible for 11/15 CPL and will need to complete Business planning in addition to the three subjects above.
ACCA students, affiliate and members could be eligible for credits for prior learning for up to 12 out of the 15 ACA exam modules.
This would mean that to become an ICAEW Chartered Accountant you would need to complete any remaining ACA exams, practical work experience, professional development and ethics training.
Please note that students, affiliates, and members of other professional bodies (such as ACCA) who are not eligible for credit for all 12 ACA exams cannot complete the Certificate Level and Professional Level exams in Bangladesh. However, Advanced Level exams are available.
In Bangladesh, exams are held in Dhaka. All exams must be pre-booked. Details of the exam venue will be sent to you approximately two weeks before the examination date. Exams are also available via Remote Invigilation.
If you have any questions regarding your application, ICAEW’s student support helpline will be able to help you:
Student Support Team
+44 (0)1908 248 250
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As a student there are exemptions available for up to 12 of the 15 ACA exams and these can be claimed by applying for Credit for Prior Learning (CPL).
As a member of another professional accountancy body, you may be eligible to join us through one of our reciprocal agreements.
If you want to train for the ACA in another country, you must ensure you are entitled to work in that country. It is your responsibility to understand what work visa you need and how to secure one. ICAEW cannot support you in this process, but your potential employer might be able to offer advice.