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.
The ACA syllabus is changing and will be rolled out in stages from September 2025 until 2027. For more information, view our Next Generation ACA syllabus guidance.
Where will ACA take you?
Delivered by industry leading experts
Sharmila Mohanathas - ICAEW Head of Programme
Sharmila began her career with Big 4 firm EY as a graduate trainee, specialising in external audit. She brings this experience to her 16-year career at BPP, where she has held roles including Tutor, Faculty Manager, and now Head of ICAEW Programmes, leading ACA design, delivery, and client relationships.
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.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
Other routes to ACA qualification
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.