Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

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Want to make positive impact in the world? Accountancy offers diverse opportunities to shape and influence change in businesses, economies, and societies across the globe.

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Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

Shape your future career with ICAEW

Want to make positive impact in the world? Accountancy offers diverse opportunities to shape and influence change in businesses, economies, and societies across the globe.

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This is accountancy

ICAEW Chartered Accountants are highly skilled innovators who empower businesses, strengthen communities, build sustainable economies, and lead with integrity.

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Virtual Work Experience

Step Inside Accountancy

Embark on a journey into the dynamic world of accountancy with ICAEW’s virtual work experience programme and learn more about the endless opportunities a career in accountancy can bring.

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How to become a chartered accountant

To qualify as an ICAEW Chartered Accountant you must complete the ACA, a highly-respected professional qualification that requires students to complete at least three years on-the-job training while passing a series of exams. You can start your training by completing ICAEW's Certificate in Finance, Accounting and Business (ICAEW CFAB), which is made up of the first six modules of the ACA, before going on to complete the rest of the qualification.

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School leaver opportunities

Becoming a chartered accountant is the gateway to a career spent creating positive change and shaping economies, communities and the world around you. In this guide, we will show you how to begin your journey, what it involves, and the many paths available to you.

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