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ACA courses

Unlock your potential to lead with the prestigious ACA qualification from ICAEW. Whether shaping financial strategies, managing risk, or driving business performance, the ACA course prepares you for diverse leadership roles across industries. With our ACA pass rates consistently above the global average and lifetime pass assurance, we back your success every step of the way.

Why BPP for ACA?

Almost 50 years of delivering accountancy qualifications

Pass rates 20% higher than the global average

Training talent from all four of the Big 4 accountancy firms

The ACA levels

Sharpen your technical skills in areas across audit, tax, and financial management, or master the strategic insight and advanced skills you need to lead.

ACA Certificate

Develop key accounting skills and a solid foundation in financial accounting and business principles.

ACA Professional

Sharpen your technical skills in areas across audit, tax, and financial management.

ACA Advanced

Master the strategic insight and advanced skills you need to lead with the final level of the ACA qualification.

Where will ACA take you?

Global credibilityOpen doors globally, equipping you with the skills to drive financial success and strategic decisions in any market
Leadership potentialPrepare to step into senior roles, leading financial transformation, risk management, and advisory services across various industries
Industry-wide demandICAEW ACA members are in high demand across sectors, from multinational corporations to public institutions

Delivered by industry leading experts

Sharmila Mohanathas - ICAEW Head of Programme

Sharmila started her career with Big 4 firm EY as a graduate trainee, where she specialised in external audit. She brings this invaluable experience and perspective to her role at BPP, where she is proud of maintaining consistently excellent pass rates across the board.

Laura Beswick - Director of Apprenticeships

Laura has a range of industry experience, including personal banking, client relationship management and business development. She is an active member of accounting and tax trailblazer groups, working closely with employers, industry bodies, and learners to ensure programmes reflect industry practices and future workforce demands.
BPP Momentum

A razor-sharp focus on exam success

Our Momentum approach is designed for exam success, with personalised study pathways and data-driven tracking to target areas for improvement. The result? Momentum has been consistently improving pass rates by 20% since 2013.

Trusted by leading organisations

BTMazarsNatWest GroupGrant Thornton

Other routes to ACA qualification

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Accountancy Apprenticeships

If you’re employed in a relevant role, you maybe able to gain the full ACA professional qualification via the apprenticeship route. Speak to your employer about using the Apprenticeship Levy to fund your training.

ACA FAQs

If you can’t find the answer to a question, our helpful advisers will be happy to help.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) qualification, known as the ACA (Associate Chartered Accountant), is a prestigious professional certification in accounting. It’s awarded by the ICAEW and is highly regarded globally for its focus on technical expertise, business acumen, and professional ethics.

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