Who are we? ICAEW is the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. Founded in 1880, we support more than 150,000 ICAEW Chartered Accountants in 155 countries. Our members have successfully completed our qualification, the ACA. Register to receive our newsletter The ACA qualification The ACA equips you with in-depth knowledge across finance, accountancy and business and is recognised by employers around the world. Our members hold influential positions across the globe. Find out more about ACA How is the ACA structured? £182,700 average annual earnings of ICAEW members in the Asia Pacific region* * Source ICAEW salary survey 2015 Registration process When you register as an ACA student with ICAEW you will need to register as a student at and send the following supporting documents to applications a copy of your ICAI membership certificate; and a letter of good standing from ICAI. More information If you have any questions regarding your application, ICAEW’s student support helpline will be able to help you Student Support Team +44 01908 248 250 Contact us Join us from another professional body As a student there are exemptions available for up to 12 of the 15 ACA exams and these can be claimed by applying for Credit for Prior Learning CPL. Find out more As a member of another professional accountancy body, you may be eligible to join us through one of our reciprocal agreements. Eligible professional bodies Training internationally If you want to train for the ACA in another country, you must ensure you are entitled to work in that country. It is your responsibility to understand what work visa you need and how to secure one. ICAEW cannot support you in this process, but your potential employer might be able to offer advice.