Choose your training option
Organisations and the talent they seek come in many shapes and sizes, which is why we offer a variety of ways to train a CA. Discover how you can hire the best talent straight from school, recruit from the top universities, and benefit from government-funded apprenticeships.
Direct entrants
- Who?
School or college leavers who are educated to a good Higher or A Level standard but might lack knowledge of accountancy or finance. (Everything they need to know is covered by the CA syllabus and their training.)
- How long?
Normally around 5 years, but our flexible 3-to-7-year window lets the employer decide.
- Where?
Available to employers anywhere in the UK.
- How is it funded?
Normally fully funded by the employer.
Graduates
- Who?
They’re from a variety of backgrounds because, whilst a good degree is an ICAS requirement, it needn’t be in accountancy or business.
- How long?
They normally complete the syllabus in 3 years, but our flexible approach lets the employer decide.
- Where?
Available to employers anywhere in the UK.
- How is it funded?
Normally fully funded by the employer.
Level 7 apprentices
- Who?
They’re from a variety of backgrounds because, whilst a good degree is an ICAS requirement, it needn’t be in accountancy or business.
- How long?
They normally complete the syllabus in 3 years, but our flexible approach lets the employer decide.
- Where?
Available to employers in England.
- How is it funded?
Partially funded by the UK Government.
RGU Graduate Apprentices
- Who?
School leavers or graduates who train for their CA qualification whilst working towards a BA (Hons) degree in Accounting with Robert Gordon University.
- How long?
This programme takes 5 years to complete.
- Where?
Suitable for employers in Scotland. (Most of the degree study is conducted online but students are occasionally required to attend Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen.)
- How is it funded?
Partially funded by Skills Development Scotland.
Professional entrants
- Who?
Someone with at least 5 years of experience in a financial environment who’s seeking to advance their career.
- How long?
They normally complete the syllabus in 3 years, but our flexible approach lets the employer decide.
- Where?
Available to employers anywhere in the UK.
- How are they funded?
Professional entrants usually pay their own learning and assessment fees.
CA CTA tax students
- Who?
Someone seeking to fast-track and combine their studies for the ICAS CA qualification with the Chartered Institute of Tax CTA (Chartered Tax Advisor) qualification.
- How long?
The programme allows students to fast-track their CA and CTA studies, achieving both sets of designatory letters in as little as 3 years.
- Where?
Available to employers anywhere in the UK.
- How are they funded?
Normally fully funded by the employer.
Special entrants
- Who?
Members of another international accountancy body.
- How long?
This depends on their previous qualification and experience.
- Where?
Available to employers anywhere in the UK.
- How are they funded?
Normally fully funded by the employer.
Register your interest to get started
To begin the process of training an ICAS CA, please register your interest and we’ll be in touch to guide you through the next steps:
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Why you should train a CA
- Explore some of the ways in which an ICAS CA will add value to your organisation.
- Discover how strong ethical values set our CAs for professional success.
- Learn what makes ICAS CAs the best option for a range of businesses, industries and organisations.
