1. BUSINESS WITH CONFIDENCE icaew.com Routes to the ACA Fiona Hodgkin Head of Client Relationships

2. BUSINESS WITH CONFIDENCE icaew.com © ICAEW 2013 Routes to the ACA ACA Graduate AAT Top UpSchool leaver CIOT/ACA Joint Programme Open degree/ACA Programmes CFAB M.o.U Top- Up Higher Apprenticeships Employer led degree/ACA Programme

3. BUSINESS WITH CONFIDENCE icaew.com © ICAEW 2013 Evolved ACA exams ADVANCED LEVEL Case Study Corporate Reporting Strategic Business Management PROFESSIONAL LEVEL Business Planning: Taxation Business Strategy Audit and Assurance Financial Accounting and Reporting Financial Management Tax Compliance CERTIFICATE LEVEL AccountingAssurance Business and Finance Law Management Information Principles of Taxation

4. Routes to the ACA A levels Non relevant degrees Certificate level CFAB AAT Relevant degrees Other professional bodies – PQ Professional level Top up programmes Other professional bodies Advanced level Reciprocal arrangements Pathways to membership Membership

5. CAT to ACA “ACA is one of the leading finance and business qualifications available to date, and gaining the ACA advantage would certainly open multiple gateways for me to progress in my career. I’ve always had a passion in the accounting field and once I was offered the opportunity of a lifetime, I knew what I had to do. “ KAMINI THIRUTHONDER (ACA BDO Audit Manager

6. BUSINESS WITH CONFIDENCE icaew.com © ICAEW 2013 KPMG Full time intensive course “Having spent 10 years serving as a British Army Officer, undertaking both highly challenging yet rewarding jobs all over the world, I wanted to cement my practical financial experience with a highly respected and highly recognised qualification, which would give me the essential knowledge to succeed in any area of business or public sector. There was no competition, completing ACA will ensure that I have the knowledge required to be highly successful as a professional accountant but also ensure I obtain a highly rewarding and challenging second and final career” GEMMA PAGE ACA STUDENT KPMG

7. BUSINESS WITH CONFIDENCE icaew.com © ICAEW 2013 CFAB to ACA “CFAB and the ACA is a qualification which gains instant recognition globally. Besides, good qualifications come with good perks as well. I would definitely recommend this course to any future aspiring accountants.” LEE HUEY MIN (CFAB) PwC Associate

8. BUSINESS WITH CONFIDENCE icaew.com © ICAEW 2013 New Accountant of the Year at the British Accountancy Awards “I would highly recommend the Graduate Trainee programme to anyone looking to pursue a career in business, as the depth and breadth of knowledge one gains in the programme is unparalleled". RAYLENE WHITFORD KPMG graduate entrant 2008 Long-term career goal is to be first female CEO of an ethical oil company

9. BUSINESS WITH CONFIDENCE icaew.com © ICAEW 2013 ICAEW/AAT/MMU I was inspired to start my career in accountancy from a young age, as I watched my mother progress her career through AAT courses. After researching various qualifications, I noted that ACAs are highly regarded throughout the top levels of business and practice around the world. On the MMU course I gain valuable work experience in a busy accounting environment, whilst studying for my degree and ACA exams, which is sponsored by my employer. The course is interesting and challenging with excellent small groups for tuition. BETHANY ATKINSON A I Cherry, Preston

10. BUSINESS WITH CONFIDENCE icaew.com © ICAEW 2013 DENIS GULYARENKO Russian national trained with PwC Cyprus Whilst living in St Petersburg, Denis actively sought out an opportunity in Cyprus, to allow him to train the ACA. He got a training agreement with PwC in Cyprus and won three prizes as a student. Upon qualification he returned to Russia and is now working as a financial analyst for a leading construction company.

11. BUSINESS WITH CONFIDENCE icaew.com © ICAEW 2013 Higher Apprenticeship Higher Apprenticeship in Assurance/Audit allowed me to embark on career in business and gain practical experience, whilst studying for a highly recognised qualification. I would definitely recommend it to any school-leaver who wants to kick-start a career in Professional Services. ALEX LOWDEN Audit Trainee, BDO