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ICAEW ACA Certificate Level

ICAEW ACA Certificate Level exams (Next Generation ACA)

The first six on-demand exams of the ICAEW chartered accountancy qualification (ACA).

Facts checked 21 October 2026

Duration
1h 30m–2h
Delivered through
Pearson VUE
Results
About 24 hours after the exam, in your online training file or the MyICAEW app.

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Overview

Certificate Level is the first stage of the ACA. It has six computer-based exams that can be taken at any time of year. They are delivered by Pearson VUE at test centres or by OnVUE remote invigilation.

Who it is for

  • ACA students in a training agreement with an employer
  • ICAEW CFAB students
  • Students in Pakistan training for the ACA
  • Graduates who do not have credit for these exams

Versions

Next Generation ACA Certificate Level

Accounting Fundamentals; Assurance and Risk Fundamentals; Business Insight and Performance; Business Law; Sustainability and Ethics; Tax Fundamentals.

Where it is accepted

  • Progress to the ACA Professional and Advanced Levels
  • ICAEW CFAB
  • ACA training in Pakistan, including for ICAP members and ACCA students or members

Always check the current requirements of the university, employer, regulator or visa authority you are applying to.

Test format

ICAEW ACA Certificate Level sections
SectionWhat it involves
Six Certificate Level examsComputer-based. 1.5 or 2 hours each. On demand all year (Tax Fundamentals from December 2025).

Total time: 1.5 or 2 hours per exam

Scores and validity

Scoring
Pass mark is 55%.
Validity
Passes count towards the ACA. Maximum four attempts per Certificate Level exam (with stated exceptions).

How long results take is shown at the top of this page.

Fees

Fees are set by the test owner, were checked on 21 October 2026, and can change. Confirm the price when you book. GAPICT never takes exam fees.

On test day

Identification

Two forms of ID at a test centre (one with photo and signature). One form of ID for OnVUE.

Arrive early, bring only what the test owner allows, and expect identity checks and a photo at check-in. Read our test day guide and exam day FAQs.

How to book

Exam seats for ICAEW ACA Certificate Level are booked and paid on the test owner's own system. Delivered through: Pearson VUE.

  1. 1

    Log in at access.icaew.com/pearsonvue with your ICAEW account and choose a Pearson VUE test centre or OnVUE. Students in a training agreement should check with their employer first.

  2. 2

    Create or sign in to your account on the official booking site.

  3. 3

    Choose your exam, then a test centre, date and time.

  4. 4

    Pay the exam fee to the test owner and keep your confirmation email.

  5. 5

    Check the ID rules and arrive early on test day.

Book on official ICAEW ACA Certificate Level website (opens in a new tab)

You book and pay in your Pearson VUE account. Rescheduling deadlines (often 24–48 hours) and fees are set by each exam programme.

GAPICT cannot take bookings for this exam. Exam seats are booked and paid on the test owner's system.

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ICAEW ACA Certificate Level FAQs

Are the old Certificate Level exams still available?
No. They were withdrawn on 31 March 2026. Students must now sit the Next Generation ACA exams.
Can I cancel or reschedule?
Yes, online up to 24 hours before the exam for a refund. After that, no refund is given.
Can I get credit instead of sitting the exams?
Students with relevant degrees or qualifications may claim credit for up to 12 ACA exams. Do not sit an exam you have credit for.
Do I need access arrangements approved first?
Yes. Apply 21 days before your intended exam date and do not book until they are confirmed.

Sources

Facts on this page were checked against these official sources on 21 October 2026. If anything here differs from the test owner's website, the owner's website is correct.

ICAEW ACA Certificate Level and related names are trademarks of their owners and are used here only to describe the test. GAPICT is independent of Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), is not endorsed by it, and is not currently an authorised centre for this test.

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