1. UK- CA (Chartered Accountant)
In the UK, there are no licence requirements for individuals to describe themselves or to practice
as accountants, but to use the description "Chartered Accountant" they must be members of one
of the following organisations:
• the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW) (designatory letters ACA or FCA);
• the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) (designatory letters CA); or
• the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland (ICAI) (which is a UK body as it operates in Northern Ireland,
designatory letters ACA or FCA).
What Is CA?
CA stands for Chartered Accountants and were the first accountants to form a professional body,
initially established in Britain in 1854. Chartered Accountants work in all fields of business and
finance. Some are engaged in public practice work, others work in the private sector and some
are employed by government bodies.
Qualification To Begin CA Training
It does not matter if you have not studied accountancy or business before, you can still train to
become a CA. However, the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) is compulsory
for the CA training.
• Two A2 levels and three GCSE passes including Maths and English (most employers ask
for A or B grades) or their equivalents. You do not need an A-level in Maths. Equivalent
grades at International Baccalaureate level or equivalent school leaving certificate
qualifcations are also welcomed
All you need is a university degree or an international degree in any field but formally
recognized as a U.K. equivalent. Or you can be a full member of the Association of Accounting
Technicians. It will be an advantage if you are already experienced with figures, time
management, analysis and communication, but these are all skills which will be developed
throughout the training.
Other professional qualifications to CA
Accepted business sectors
The following professional qualifications meet our minimum entry requirements, therefore making you
eligible to train for the CA:
• Association of Business Executives (AMABE)
• Barrister at Law
• Institute of Actuaries (AIA)
• Chartered Engineer
• Chartered Institute of Bankers (ACIB)
• Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators (ACIS)
• Institute of Financial Accountants (AFA)
• Member of Hotel, Catering & Institutional Management Association (MHCIMA)
• Solicitor
Qualification For Membership
To become a CA, you start by applying for a three year training contract with an organization
that ICAS has authorized to train CA students. You will find an exciting and diverse range of

2. firms to work with – from public practice to business and industry. From huge multinationals to
smaller, dynamic companies and firms.
Many CA students will train in public practice, and the first three years you spend working will
be devoted to achieving your qualification. You´ll be given plenty of responsibility from the
outset – supervising junior staff, working with clients and be involved in many interesting and
challenging projects. This all helps your development as a successful business professional.
To study for the CA qualification you enter into a three year ‘training contract’. This contract is
in addition to your terms and conditions of employment and is a contract between you, ICAS and
your authorised employer. It acknowledges the commitment of your employer to provide
effective training and requires your commitment to contribute to the work of the employer.
CA students work for an ICAS authorised employer while they study. In order to be eligible for
membership of ICAS, a CA student must:
 Confirm they hold a recognised preliminary qualification
 Enter into a training contract with an ICAS authorised employer for the prescribed period,
normally three years
 Achieve a minimum of 450 days of technical work experience
 Study for and pass three stages of examinations (exemptions are available) Overall there are
15 examinations
 Complete a program in Business Ethics
 Each trainee will complete an Achievement Log to record competencies achieved – both
technical and specialist. It must be maintained by them over the period of the training
contract as a record of the experience gained.
Three stages For Membership Qualification
The CA qualification runs over three years and is broken down into the following levels:
Test of Professional
Test of Competence (TC) Test of Professional Skills (TPS) Expertise (TPE)
In this first level, we´ll teach you The second level is all about communication Combining your knowledge
the basics and technical skills in and working with your clients. We'll teach and skills from the previous
the following core areas: you how to respond to specific client needs, levels, you will work on
how to prioritise issues and communicate a multi-disciplinary case
 Business Law effective solutions in a concise and study, providing professional
 Business Management professional manner. business advice to people in
 Finance real life situations. By this
 Financial Accounting  Advanced Finance point you will have gained the
 Assurance and Business Systems confidence and expertise to
 Principles of Auditing  Financial Reporting exercise your own
and Reporting professional
 Taxation judgement.
In addition to successfully completing the Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting, candidates must
meet the following practical experience requirements to be admitted as a member of the Institute:

3. Three years full-time (or equivalent) experience in an organisation accredited by the Institute
Candidates must be in accredited employment whilst completing their graduate diploma studies and
accrue a minimum of three years for membership.
Mentored by a Chartered Accountant
A mentor must be a member of the Institute or one of the following overseas recognised bodies:
• The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales
• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland
• The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland.
• Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants
1. A legally constituted State Authority in the United States of America (the person having
CPA status) subject to appropriate service. Also having a Licence to Practice in the state of issue.
2. The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
3. The New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants of New Zealand (members of the College of
Chartered Accountants)
4. The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (only members who have completed the
HKICPA Qualifications Programme and trained under an Authorised Employer/Supervisor)
Demonstrated required levels of technical and non-technical competency outlined in the Candidate
Practical Experience Activity Log
Candidates must record and show evidence via a logbook that they have attained 100% competence in one
or across more than one (eg. 50% in Taxation and 50% in Audit and assurance) of the following technical
areas:
• Financial accounting and reporting
• Management accounting and control
• Taxation
• Business and commercial law
• Audit and assurance
• Finance and financial management
Candidates must record and show evidence via a logbook that they have attained 100% competence in
all of the following non-technical areas:
• Organizational and business areas
• Information technology
• Professional skill
• Professional values, ethics and attitudes
Candidates must submit a Final Mentor's Report, completed and signed confirming they have attained the
required level of workplace competence to be admitted into membership.
Business Degree
Program Name:

4. Accelerated Bachelor of Business Administration
Description:
The Accelerated Bachelor of Business Administration (ABBA)is a comprehensive three year
post-diploma degree that offers its students a high-quality, well-rounded education. Students
entering this program will have a two-year diploma from an accredited college in a business
related program. With faculty that represent both industry and academia, and opportunities for
students to network with the PEI business community, the UPEI School of Business aims to
provide students with all the skills required to achieve success in their business pursuits.
Credentials Awarded:
Bachelor of Business Administration
Requirements For Program
Prerequisites:
1. Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
2. Grade 12 English (ENG4U)
3. Grade 12 university-level Math (MDM4U, MHF4U or MCV4U)
4. Two of Grade 12 Social Studies, Language or Science courses
5. Two additional Grade 12 university-level or university/college-level courses
6. A two year diploma from Holland College (or similar college) in Retail Management, Business and/
or Accounting
Minimum Average Required: 70%
Institution Name:
University of Prince Edward Island
Overview:
The University of Prince Edward Island is located in the provincial capital of Charlottetown, a
friendly and culturally dynamic city of 32,000. With a legacy of 200 years of history and
architecture of its predecessor institutions, small size and mixed rural/urban environment, UPEI
has a distinctive character that combines tradition with leading-edge research and learning
opportunities.
UPEI offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate and professional programs in six faculties
in an atmosphere that provides students with a balanced environment of teaching, research and
community service. An unprecedented construction boom has resulted in several new buildings
and renovations, including state-of-the-art research facilities, residences, sports complex and
fitness centre, classrooms, and a new student centre. With programs geared specifically for the
transition from high school to university, UPEI does its best to nurture students’ interests and
make them feel at home.