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FAR - Full Series
FAR - Full Series
Learn how to Ace the ACA Certificate Level exams
Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR)
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Frequently asked questions
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Which qualifications do you provide tuition for?
We provide tuition and materials for the ICAEW ACA exams. We do not provide tuition for ACCA, AAT, ATT, CTA, CIMA, ICAS or other qualifications.
Do you provide tuition for every ACA exam?
No. We focus on the ACA exams where we believe our tuition and materials add the most value for students. Some exams are relatively straightforward and can usually be prepared for using the ICAEW Workbook and Question Bank.
Where can I find information for each exam/subject/module?
Each exam has its own page (e.g. ARR, TCP, Case Study) where you can find full details of what we offer, including price and content. You can also watch the course introduction video which explains how the course works, a free sample class, and a sample for our PDF materials.
Do you provide tuition for Assurance and Risk Fundamentals, Business Law, or Sustainability and Ethics?
No. We do not currently provide tuition for these exams. They are relatively straightforward, and students can usually prepare by reading the relevant ICAEW Workbook chapters and practising the questions in the ICAEW Question Bank.
Do you provide tuition for Fundamental Case Study (FCS)?
No. We do not currently provide tuition for Fundamental Case Study (FCS). The exam relies heavily on Certificate Level knowledge, so students should revisit the relevant Certificate Level content, use the ICAEW Workbook and Question Bank, and perform basic analysis on the Advance Information.
Do you provide tuition for Business and Digital Strategy (BDS)?
Not currently. We hope to release a course by the end of 2027.
Can you advise me on ACA routes, training contracts or exemptions?
For questions about ACA routes, training contracts, exemptions or eligibility, you should contact ICAEW directly. ICAEW is best placed to advise on those matters. We provide tuition and materials for exam preparation.
Which order should I take the exams?
This depends on your personal circumstances e.g. subject preferences, work experience, how many exams you have to take at a time. Below is some general guidance.
Certificate Level
Most students start with Accounting Fundamentals. Assurance and Risk Fundamentals goes well with Accounting.
We suggest that Tax Fundamentals and Business Insight and Performance are taken after Accounting Fundamentals.
Accounting Fundamentals, Tax Fundamentals and Business Insight and Performance are the numerical and most challenging exams.
Professional Level
We suggest the you sit Assurance, Risk and Reporting before Corporate Reporting, Data and Assurance.
We also suggest that Tax Compliance and Planning is taken after Assurance, Risk and Reporting.
Corporate Finance Strategy and Business and Digital Strategy go well together.
Advanced Level
We suggest sitting Technical Case Study/CR before or at the same time as Strategic Case Study/SBM because advanced financial reporting is examined in Strategic Case Study/SBM.
How many exams should I take together?
This depends on your personal circumstances but most students sit 2-3 Professional / Advanced Exams together. We think two is probably ideal for most students.
Below is some general guidance.
Certificate Level
Most students start with Accounting Fundamentals. Assurance and Risk Fundamentals goes well with Accounting.
We suggest that Tax Fundamentals and Business Insight and Performance are taken after Accounting Fundamentals.
Accounting Fundamentals, Tax Fundamentals and Business Insight and Performance are the numerical and most challenging exams.
Professional Level
We suggest the you sit Assurance, Risk and Reporting before Corporate Reporting, Data and Assurance.
We also suggest that Tax Compliance and Planning is taken after Assurance, Risk and Reporting.
Corporate Finance Strategy and Business and Digital Strategy go well together.
Advanced Level
We suggest sitting Technical Case Study/CR before or at the same time as Strategic Case Study/SBM because advanced financial reporting is examined in Strategic Case Study/SBM.
Are you and ICAEW Partner in Learning?
Yes, we are an ICAEW Partner in Learning ACA tuition provider.
Are you an apprenticeship training provider?
No. We are an ICAEW Partner in Learning ACA tuition provider, but we are not an apprenticeship training provider. However, students or employers can purchase our courses and materials directly through our website.
Do you have any free content?
Yes, each course has a free sample class and there are free videos on the exam tips page.
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