Life as a CA student
Train with ICAS to become a Chartered Accountant (CA) and you’ll embark on an exciting career in accountancy, business, finance and beyond.
Discover what life as a CA student with ICAS looks like and what you can expect from training to become a CA.
Study at your own pace
Create a study routine that fits into your work and life. As a CA student, you have the freedom to study at a pace and place that suits you best using Advantage, the home for everything you'll need.
Connect, collaborate and deepen your knowledge
Self-study days lead to our interactive, tutor-led workshops, where you can:
- Connect and collaborate with classmates to work through activities, solve problems and share thinking.
- Deepen your knowledge through discussions, practice scenarios and case studies.
- Get help and guidance from your tutor.
Get the support you need
As a CA student, you're supported from day one of your journey.
- Study guides: Each course comes with a study guide that summarises the key points and concepts of the course, giving you a head start on your revision notes.
- Course discussions: Our course discussions are always open, allowing you to ask tutors questions and get the help you need. Tutors will also check in regularly to find out how you're getting on.
- Assessment support and drop-ins: Join an online drop-in before your assessment to clear up any last-minute question and make sure you feel confident and prepared for the day.
- Wellbeing resources: You'll have access to a wellbeing helpline and a full suite of resources.
Flexible assessment options
We understand that assessments can be stressful. As a CA student, you can choose an assessment location that works for you and your employer – whether that’s at one of our assessment centres, at home or in the office.
Ready to become a CA with ICAS?
The next step to becoming a CA is to find a training agreement with one of our partner employers.
