Next Generation ACA Certificate
Get one step closer to becoming a chartered accountant in India by completing your ACA Certificate qualification with Kaplan. Learn from the biggest and most experienced ACA tutor team in the UK, with flexible learning methods designed to fit around your current lifestyle.
Created by the ICAEW, the leading global professional body in accountancy, the full ACA qualification is made up of three levels. The ACA Certificate is the first of the three, followed by the ACA Professional and the ACA Advanced.
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Many learners also choose to study the ACA Certificate as a standalone qualification called the CFAB (Certificate in Finance, Accounting and Business). However you choose to do your ACA, we offer a range of OnDemand, Live Online part-time study options that can be completed wherever you are in India.
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About ACA Certificate
Entry requirements
There are no formal academic requirements for the ACA Certificate level. This qualification is a strong and accessible starting point for learners to launch their career in accounting and finance.
You might be eligible for credit for some ACA exams if you have previously studied AAT or a similar degree at university level. The official ICAEW website contains information about exemptions for the ACA Certificate qualification.
ACA Certificate modules and course syllabus
The ACA Certificate level has been designed by the ICAEW to help learners develop a strong base of accountancy and finance knowledge, including how this applies to the wider business world.
These fundamentals are explored across six modules, which can be completed in any order:
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Compare study methods ›Accounting Fundamentals (AF)
EssentialYou'll learn how to use double-entry accounting to record transactions, adjust financial records, and prepare non-complex financial statements.
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Assurance and Risk Fundamentals (ARF)
EssentialYou’ll learn about the assurance process and the principles of ethics.
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Tax Fundamentals (TF)
EssentialYou'll learn about taxation and how to work out income tax, National Insurance contributions, capital gains tax, corporate tax, VAT and stamp taxes.
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Business Insights and Performance (BIP)
EssentialYou'll learn how businesses operate, and how finance helps businesses accomplish their targets.
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ACA exams and assessments
There is a mandatory, computer-based assessment for each of the six Certificate Level modules.
You can attempt your Certificate Level exams at any time of the year, subject to centre availability. This allows you to study for your qualification when it’s most convenient for you.
Once you feel confident in your knowledge of the syllabus and ready to sit your exams, you must travel to your nearest ICAEW approved test centre. For Indian learners, this will be the Pearson Professional Centers in New Delhi.
Upon successful completion of all six modules, you will receive an ICAEW Certificate of Achievement, marking the end of the ACA Certificate level. You can then move on to your ACA Professional and afterwards, your ACA Advanced.
How long does it take to pass your ACA Certificate?
It takes the majority of learners 12 months to complete their ACA Certificate, though this timeframe can vary based on individual study habits. After finishing your course, you can use this certification as a standalone qualification or move on to your ACA Professional.
Become ACA Qualified with Kaplan
Kaplan is one of the most trusted ACA providers in the world, operating in over 30 countries. We’ve been helping finance and accountancy professionals take the next step in their careers for over 85 years, winning countless awards as we go.
Many learners in India consistently choose Kaplan as their preferred ACA provider for a number of reasons:
Our pass rates are exceptional
With Certificate Level pass rates that are consistently above the institute's global average, Kaplan gives you the best chance of becoming ACA-qualified in India first time.
We're award winners
It's not just our high pass rates that have won accolades. We've also been recognised for the quality of our remote learning packages, winning the 2023 Learning Technologies Award for Best Online Learning Programme for OnDemand and Excellence in the Design of Learning Content in 2024.
Our lecturers have years of industry experience
Our tutor support team have firsthand working industry knowledge, so they can share everything they know with learners in India during their ICAEW course.
We offer round-the-clock tutor support
Our lecturers are available 7 days a week to offer practical support and guidance, whether that’s with general syllabus revision or specific exam feedback.
We provide realistic mock exams
With regular testing and extensive tutor feedback, we make sure you go into your ACA exams 100% prepared to succeed.
Study materials and learning resources
Both Kaplan’s OnDemand learners and those attending timetabled classes will receive their own Kaplan workbook. This comprehensive study guide covers key areas of the ACA Certificate syllabus and is integrated with Kaplan content online.
Live Online learners: Will also receive ICAEW's workbook and question bank, which are needed for every subject and contain all the technical content you could be examined on. These are available in an eBook format only.
If you are studying for your ACA Certificate through Kaplan’s flexible OnDemand study method, you will need to purchase ICAEW’s workbook and question bank separately. You may also need other materials, known as permitted texts.
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MyKaplan: You also get access to Kaplan’s online learning platform, MyKaplan, where you can find a wealth of resources to prepare for your ACA exams - all included in the price of your course.
Within the MyKaplan platform, you can view all your ACA Certificate course materials in one place, reach out to your Kaplan tutors and even test your knowledge with instant feedback. You can also connect with other ACA learners from around the world on our forum and find answers to FAQs.
Learn on the go by using MyKaplan on your mobile, tablet or through the MyKaplan mobile app.
Regular testing and practice mock
Go confidently into your ACA Certificate level exams with regular assessments and exam practice throughout your course. Continuous testing has been proven not just to help learners develop effective exam-taking strategies, but build resilience before sitting down for the real thing.
- Online learning modules: Interactive modules that guide you through every area on your syllabus available through MyKaplan
- Knowledge checks: Check the depth of your understanding with 10 multiple-choice questions set on MyKaplan during the Knowledge phase.
- Progress test: See how well you have retained information with 20 multiple-choice questions set on MyKaplan after several online learning module days.
- Practice mock: Simulate your real ACA exams with mock examinations taken during the Exam Preparation phase of your course. Get automated feedback on MyKaplan and focus on areas you found difficult or could improve.
Kaplan's flexible approach to studying
We know how hard it can be to balance your studies with a busy schedule. Our OnDemand and Live Online study methods have been created with varying degrees of flexibility in mind, so you can choose when and where to study for your ACA Certificate qualification in India.
OnDemand
Kaplan's ACA Certificate OnDemand course is our most flexible study method for Indian learners. Study for your ACA qualification anywhere, at any time with engaging and interactive resources free from the constraints of a fixed class timetable. OnDemand learners get access to unrivalled guided tutor support, just like in the classroom: seven days a week.
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Live Online
Join other learners from around the world at the same time each week with Kaplan's interactive Live Online classes. This study method is perfect for those who benefit from the structure and support of a traditional scheduled classroom course. Ask questions to the largest and most experienced ACA tutor team in the UK in real-time, and catch up with session recordings afterwards.
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