ACA Certificate

Entry requirements

If you’ve studied AAT, or studied a relevant degree at university (accountancy, economics, business), you can progress straight onto studying ACA. Some companies allow you to start ACA training, providing you have a 2.1 degree (or 2.2 with some businesses), in any discipline.

If you're a graduate, you can apply for up to eight paper credits so you're exempt from the following ACA (ICAEW) exams:

• Accounting
• Assurance
• Business Finance and Technology
• Law
• Management Information
• Principles of Taxation
• Business Strategy and Technology
• Financial Management

If you're an AAT student who has completed the Intermediate and Technician Levels, you may be able to apply for credits for the following:

• Accounting
• Assurance
• Business, Technology and Finance
• Management Information
• Principles of Taxation

Learn more via the ICAEW website.

Months of entry

January, July

Course content

The Certificate Level of the ACA qualification will introduce you to the fundamentals of accountancy, tax, finance and business.

The ACA Certificate Level is designed to empower you as a learner. We'll help you build confidence and resilience in the workplace while developing your accountancy skills and technical knowledge.

With our learner-centric approach, you'll stay motivated and engaged as you progress towards the globally recognised Certificate in Finance, Accounting and Business (CFAB). You'll also develop effective exam techniques to ensure you perform your best in assessments.