ICAEW
ICAEW ACA Courses
Plan your ACA journey with Roots Global Institute. Explore the new syllabus, ACCA exemptions and Pathways eligibility.
Your route to ICAEW
What is ICAEW ACA?
ACA is ICAEW’s chartered accountancy qualification. Next Generation ACA has 14 exams, at least 30 Specialised Learning units, and professional skills and experience requirements. Your route depends on your start date and prior qualifications.
Next Generation ACA:
- 1
Certificate Level — 6 exams
- 2
Professional Level — 6 exams
- 3
Advanced Level — 2 exams from July 2027
ICAEW ACA subjects & tuition fees
Choose Your ACA Exam
Check your syllabus route before booking. The cards below cover existing Advanced exams; ask about Next Generation tuition and package fees.
Existing Advanced Level — transition exams
3 existing exam coursesExisting Advanced Level
Corporate Reporting
Apply reporting and assurance judgement. Final CR sitting: July 2027.
- Study mode: Recorded + Weekly Live · Live Online
- Duration: Ask for the next course dates
Existing Advanced Level
Strategic Business Management
Apply strategy and financial judgement. Final SBM sitting: November 2027.
- Study mode: Recorded + Weekly Live · Live Online
- Duration: Ask for the next course dates
Existing Advanced Level
Case Study
Analyse a business case and write advice. Final existing Case Study sitting: November 2026; check eligibility and booking status.
- Study mode: Recorded + Weekly Live · Live Online
- Duration: Check final-sitting support
Membership Route
1 membership support routeMembership Route
ICAEW Pathways to Membership
For eligible professionals with 5+ years of full membership. Requires an eligible sponsor and passing the Examination of Experience.
- Study mode: Recorded + Weekly Live · Live Online
- Duration: Timing depends on eligibility and submission
Benefits
Build skills for modern finance roles
- Develop reporting, assurance and business judgement
- Explore study options alongside work
- Check ACCA exemptions with ICAEW
- Practise case analysis and clear business advice
Outcomes
Skills for your next career step
- Build reporting, strategy, digital and ethical decision-making skills
- Work towards ACA membership; all ICAEW requirements must be met
Study options
How you can study
Live online classes
Interactive tutor-led classes. Ask about the next intake, timetable and recordings.
Recorded / self-paced
Study at your own pace. Confirm available papers, materials and access period.
Micro-Campuses / Learning Hubs
Classroom tuition, revision workshops and mock exams at the Roots Global E campus.
FAQs
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Related programmes
Foundations in Accountancy (FIA)
ACCA Qualification
Plan your ICAEW ACA studies
Ask about eligibility, exemptions, tuition fees and the right syllabus for your next exam.