Overview of programme
You will soon be undertaking the ACA qualification, administered by the Institute of Chartered Accountants for England & Wales (ICAEW). Becoming a qualified member of the ICAEW typically takes three years and consists of 15 examinations, 450 days of practical work experience, and compliance with ethical and professional scepticism requirements.
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This guide is designed to tell you everything you need to know about your ACA Course.
Professional qualification
The ACA Qualification is split into three Levels – Certificate, Professional and Advanced.
Certificate level
The Certificate Level consists of 6 papers to introduce the basic concepts around key topics
such as Accounting, Assurance and Tax. They are tested via computer based exams which are predominantly multiple choice, some papers have longer questions. The pass mark is 55%.
Professional level
The six Professional Level papers build on your knowledge from Certificate Level and start to test your ability to apply knowledge to client scenarios. The pass mark is 55%.
Advanced level
At the Advanced Level, there are three papers; Corporate Reporting, Strategic Business
Management and Advanced Case Study. These papers have a pass mark of 50%.
Online resources
MyKaplan
Your ACA qualification learning materials are all accessed through the MyKaplan portal. You will receive access to this through an email invitation, once you have been enrolled on your first course. You can access this system from work or home via your desktop, tablet or handheld device.
There are numerous resources you can access on MyKaplan, including:
- Introduction to study guides
- Course Materials
- Recordings of your online lectures
- Online tutorials breaking down the syllabus
- E-Learning segments
- Mini mock and full mock assessments
- Exam and revision technique
Other considerations
ICAEW Requirements
As you are completing the ICAEW ACA qualification, you will be required to also complete the following to comply with the ICAEW’s requirements:
- You must accumulate and show evidence of at least 450 days of Practical Work Experience (one working day is seven hours). Practical Work Experience (PWE) is work experience of a financial, business and/or commercial nature
- Complete the ICAEW online Ethics Learning programme including the Ethics assessment which can be accessed from your online training file.
Support
Tutor
Your Kaplan tutors are industry experts and will support you with any part of your
professional qualification.
Outside of the classroom we also have our dedicated Academic Support team to support with technical subject matter related queries. They can be contacted via Live Chat, Request a Call-back or email. Contact details for tutors and Academic Support will be provided through MyKaplan at the start of your course.
Deloitte Support
Your Deloitte Coach (you may also see this as referred to as an Early Careers Coach) and/or Exam Manager will support you through your professional qualification. They will monitor your course attendance, review your performance in mock / real exams as well as oversee your progress throughout the qualification.
Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo)
If you require specific support due to a diagnosed condition Kaplan can support you with additional resources. If you need clarification on reasonable adjustments you may be eligible for, or require support in your reasonable adjustment applications to any professional bodies for your exams, please contact deloittestudentservices@kaplan.co.uk who will be able to refer you to our SENCo.
Next steps
The next section outlines key tasks for you to complete ahead of joining the firm. Please read the following checklist carefully and ensure you complete these tasks before your start date:
- Register with ICAEW once you have received your actual grades (degree or A-level). You will receive guidance from Deloitte on how to complete your ICAEW student registration via email.
- If applicable, apply for exemptions/credit for prior learning, and/or access arrangement with the ICAEW.
If you wish to enquire about your Kaplan courses please email deloittestudentservices@kaplan.co.uk