Qualify as an ICAS Chartered Accountant (CA) and unlock a world of opportunities spanning everything from finance and accounting, to broader business skills and beyond.
- Earn the prestigious ICAS CA qualification, valued by the world's top employers
- From leading businesses to championing sustainability, the CA badge is your passport to a world of exciting opportunities
- ICAS is a global organisation, offering the opportunity to train across the UK for the internationally-recognised CA qualification
- Earn while you learn - gain technical expertise and real-world experience in a secure profession paying competitive salaries
The prestigious ‘CA’ badge indicates that an accountant has reached the highest level, undertaken the ICAS programme of rigorous training and examinations in accountancy, business and ethics, and committed to a process of continuous professional development.
Qualify for business and beyond
The CA is a complete business qualification that’s highly respected internationally, so you could go on to work anywhere in the world, at the highest levels of accountancy, finance and business, at a charity, government body or cutting-edge tech firm.
CAs do more than you might think - from leading business to championing sustainability, there's a CA career for you. Furthermore, for those with an entrepreneurial streak, becoming a CA provides the key skills to launch a successful business.
The ICAS CA qualifies you for a range of professions including
- Accountancy
- Finance
- Management
- Entrepreneurship
Competitive salaries and job security
The variety of roles the ICAS CA qualifies you for, and the constant need for top-level accountants, means that chartered accountancy is a highly recession-proof profession with fantastic long-term prospects.
There will always be a demand for the skills of CAs in business. ICAS CAs in their early career average salaries between £29k – £65k.
A mix of hybrid study and paid training
- Three-year duration
- Supported study
- A competitive salary
- Detailed workplace experience
- A training vacancy that fits you
The route to CA qualification usually takes three years. Whilst studying and passing exams with us, you’ll also work a training agreement with an ICAS-authorised employer. This approach allows you to quickly put your newfound theoretical skills to the practical test, gain invaluable real-world experience and earn a competitive salary.
We offer an array of training opportunities, with everyone from small local companies to large multinationals, and learning and exams are delivered across the UK through a flexible blend of online and face-to-face support and resources.
We’re committed to helping our students gain high pass rates so, no matter where or how you train, you’ll receive the first-class ICAS experience.
What we are looking for
- ambitious and self-motivated?
- looking to launch an extraordinary career?
- no accountancy experience necessary
Our trainees come from a variety of backgrounds, because in order to become an ICAS CA you aren’t required to have any previous experience in accountancy or business.
All you need is a good degree pass, (all types accepted, including international degrees), an interest in business, a commitment to hard work, and the ambition to launch a truly extraordinary career. Find out more.
