A future-fit syllabus

A future-fit CA syllabus

Our syllabus is designed to keep pace with advances in technology, data and sustainability, empowering Chartered Accountants (CAs) to lead the economies of tomorrow.

Knowledge

An introduction to the foundations of accounting.

We’ll build your core knowledge over five essential courses:

• Assurance
• Business Management and Finance
• Business Law
• Reporting and Performance 1
• Taxation

Skills

Applying technical knowledge to real-world situations. 

We’ll help you take the next step, turn theory into practice and build your professional understanding with:

• Reporting and Performance 2
• Advanced Reporting and Performance
• Advanced Assurance
• Corporate Finance and Modelling
• Data, Risk and Technology

Employers can also create a personalised learning journey for their students by selecting one of four in-depth electives:

1. Advanced Tax
2. Data Analytics
3. Innovation for Growth and Transformation
4. Sustainability for Accountants

Integration

Bringing everything together. Calling on what you’ve learned so far, you’ll demonstrate professional and ethical judgement and develop conclusions and recommendations through two courses:

• Case Study
• Professional Ethics

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