Chartered accountancy – get the facts!

All businesses, large or small, in any sector, need an expert to manage the finances, ensure the figures add up and understand the impact of economic changes over time. They need someone who can speak the ‘language of business’ and understand the factors that influence the strategic direction of an organisation.

So if working at the heart of business appeals to you, then why not consider becoming an ICAEW Chartered Accountant?

The ACA qualification

"ACA qualification has a very important part in an Ernst & Young employee’s life, being integrated in our continuous professional development program.

As we work with a variety of clients, from dynamic entrepreneurial companies through to established multinationals, ACA is providing our students with a great understanding of business and a variety of opportunities that allow them to explore different parts of our worldwide organization and develop a valuable portfolio of skills and knowledge."

Ernst & Young, Romania, ICAEW Authorised Training Employer

To become an ICAEW Chartered Accountant you need to study the ACA qualification. Recognised in Romania and around the world as a premium professional qualification, it is respected across all industry sectors from business and finance to charities and not for profit organisations.

It’s challenging but rewarding and you don’t need to have a relevant degree to study the ACA! What you will need to do is prove to an employer that you have the drive, motivation and potential to succeed at the highest levels of business.

Find out more about the ACA in Romania

The ACA – what’s involved?

To study for the ACA qualification, you need to apply for a training agreement with one of ICAEW’s Authorised Training Employers. The training agreement typically lasts around 3 years and combines study with full time employment – a great way to earn while you learn! You’ll gain practical experience in a range of business areas, as well as developing your management and interpersonal skills. Training agreements ensure that ACA students achieve consistently high pass rates.

The ACA has both computer based assessments and written exams and the advanced stage is an open book case study. You’ll join a global student network, with access to high quality study resources, on-line support and social networks to help you achieve your potential.

At the end of your training agreement you’ll become a member of ICAEW and use the letters ACA after your name. You’ll also join the elite ranks of business leaders who head up many of the world’s top international businesses as an ICAEW Chartered Accountant.

The Certificate in Finance, Accounting and Business (CFAB)

"Obtaining the CFAB qualification has given me great confidence, especially at the graduation event, which was attended by many people from lots of different companies. It has shown me that the industry has taken a great interest in this certificate and I feel more confident now that training for the ICAEW qualifications will further add value to my career."

CFAB Graduate, Ernst & Young, Romania

The Certificate in Finance, Accounting and Business (CFAB) develops the key business skills to help advance your career in any industry or sector. With modules on business, finance, law and management decision-making you’ll find this is just the sort of essential information that is valued by employers around the world.

Not only that, but CFAB has no entry requirements, and can be studied at a time to suit you:

• It is modular, has flexible learning options and you could complete the certificate in approximately a year
• Assessments are computer-based and can be taken at any time during the year
• You have access to a wide range of resources to support you while you study

And if you do decide that a career in business and finance is for you, CFAB covers the first six modules of ICAEW’s premier chartered accountancy qualification - the ACA.

So, if you want to advance your career – choose CFAB.