ACA
What can I achieve with an ICAEW ACA qualification?
05 Jul 2021
The ICAEW Chartered Accountant qualification, the ACA, is one of the most advanced learning and professional development programmes available. It’s recognised around the world and can open doors to amazing career opportunities.
The ACA qualification is valued by businesses worldwide, but what roles could you go into? Let us show you a few to get started.
Audit and assurance
Auditors assess a client’s systems and records for accuracy, honesty, and risk. Audits are retrospective, independent, checks on an organisation’s financial situation. They can be a legal requirement and are usually carried out as part of a team at the client’s premises.
If you have analytical, numerical and interpersonal skills, and can work flexibly and in a team, then audit and assurance might suit you. Specialising in audit and assurance means that you will be able to work in any professional services firm.
In-house chartered accountant
Chartered accountants work within companies forecast and monitor revenue coming into and leaving an organisation, as well as having a broader operational role, such as providing advice on business risks.
In-house accountants provide insights and data upon which business-critical decisions are made, helping to shape the company and its commercial strategies.
If you have commercial awareness, numerical, strategic planning, and analytical skills, then being an in-house accountant might suit you well. Working within a commercial organisation gives you the opportunity to focus on the growth and development of a single business, while earning a very competitive salary.
Forensic accounting
Forensic accountants use their expertise in finance to investigate fraud and other financial misrepresentation. In this role you would be analysing financial information to enable lawyers to prosecute criminals, such as those funding illegal activities, and with insurance companies and other clients to resolve disputes.
As a forensic accountant you would be looking beyond the numbers and dealing with the business realities of situations. This is to identify criminal activities, such as money laundering activities and the illegal sale of arms.
The skills you need include problem solving, attention to detail, and how to apply the law to anything you’re presented with. This role offers incredible job satisfaction, and a very competitive salary.
Tax regulation
Tax regulation is not only complex, but it is constantly evolving. As a tax accountant you would be helping clients, whether businesses or individuals, to make sure they are meeting their legal obligations.
Your responsibilities would include tax planning activities, as well as ensuring regulatory compliance and adherence to corporate governance procedures.
You need to have incredible attention to detail, numerical skills, and good time management, as tax deadlines are immovable. You’d also need to be able to apply tax law to any situations you are faced with. This role gives you the opportunity to work with a variety of clients, and to work in a sector that evolves and provides new challenges.
Interested in ICAEW ACA?
This list is in no way exhaustive - there are so many roles you could do with an ACA qualification. If you’d like to know more, see our ACA pages for further information.
ACA
What can I achieve with an ICAEW ACA qualification?
05 Jul 2021
The ICAEW Chartered Accountant qualification, the ACA, is one of the most advanced learning and professional development programmes available. It’s recognised around the world and can open doors to amazing career opportunities.
The ACA qualification is valued by businesses worldwide, but what roles could you go into? Let us show you a few to get started.
Audit and assurance
Auditors assess a client’s systems and records for accuracy, honesty, and risk. Audits are retrospective, independent, checks on an organisation’s financial situation. They can be a legal requirement and are usually carried out as part of a team at the client’s premises.
If you have analytical, numerical and interpersonal skills, and can work flexibly and in a team, then audit and assurance might suit you. Specialising in audit and assurance means that you will be able to work in any professional services firm.
In-house chartered accountant
Chartered accountants work within companies forecast and monitor revenue coming into and leaving an organisation, as well as having a broader operational role, such as providing advice on business risks.
In-house accountants provide insights and data upon which business-critical decisions are made, helping to shape the company and its commercial strategies.
If you have commercial awareness, numerical, strategic planning, and analytical skills, then being an in-house accountant might suit you well. Working within a commercial organisation gives you the opportunity to focus on the growth and development of a single business, while earning a very competitive salary.
Forensic accounting
Forensic accountants use their expertise in finance to investigate fraud and other financial misrepresentation. In this role you would be analysing financial information to enable lawyers to prosecute criminals, such as those funding illegal activities, and with insurance companies and other clients to resolve disputes.
As a forensic accountant you would be looking beyond the numbers and dealing with the business realities of situations. This is to identify criminal activities, such as money laundering activities and the illegal sale of arms.
The skills you need include problem solving, attention to detail, and how to apply the law to anything you’re presented with. This role offers incredible job satisfaction, and a very competitive salary.
Tax regulation
Tax regulation is not only complex, but it is constantly evolving. As a tax accountant you would be helping clients, whether businesses or individuals, to make sure they are meeting their legal obligations.
Your responsibilities would include tax planning activities, as well as ensuring regulatory compliance and adherence to corporate governance procedures.
You need to have incredible attention to detail, numerical skills, and good time management, as tax deadlines are immovable. You’d also need to be able to apply tax law to any situations you are faced with. This role gives you the opportunity to work with a variety of clients, and to work in a sector that evolves and provides new challenges.
Interested in ICAEW ACA?
This list is in no way exhaustive - there are so many roles you could do with an ACA qualification. If you’d like to know more, see our ACA pages for further information.
