A  fresh approach to accountancy training.

Another set of fantastic results!
100% Pass rates in September 2018 - well done everyone!
Recognised as an ICAEW Partner in Learning, working with ICAEW in the professional development of students.

CERTIFICATE LEVEL

The CFAB qualification (or certificate level) provides a route into the ACA qualification for school leavers with A levels.
 
There is no requirement for a training agreement so you can get started at any time.
 
We offer a range of classroom and online courses.
 
There are six modules which can be completed in any order:
 
- Accounting
- Assurance
- Business, Technology & Finance
- Law
- Management Information
- Principles Of Taxation

EXAMS

All ICAEW Certificate Level modules are tested as a computer based “e-assessment” of 90 minutes duration.
 
The pass mark is 55% and you receive your result by email the morning after you have sat your exam.
 
 
 

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

There are three levels which must be completed in order:
 
Certificate Level - CFAB
- Detailed above
 
Professional Level
- Audit & Assurance
- Financial Accounting & Reporting
- Financial Management
- Tax Compliance
- Business Planning: Taxation
- Business Strategy & Technology 
 
Advanced Level
- Corporate Reporting
- Strategic Business Management
- Case Study
 
 

EXAMS

All ICAEW Certificate Level modules are examined with a 1 hour 30 minute computer-based assessment, and may be taken in any order. 
 
All ICAEW Professional Level modules are currently examined with a computer based exam and may be taken in any order.

Professional Level exams are available in March, June, September and December.  The pass mark is 55%.   
 
ICAEW Advanced Level modules are examined with a computer based exam for CR and SBM but the case study remains a written exam until November 2018. They may be taken together or separately. Exams are available in July and November. The pass mark is 50%.
     
Please contact us for advice on how best to structure your studies. 

ICAEW CLASSROOM COURSES

With an ICAEW classroom course from First Intuition you get the very best levels of support to help you achieve first time exam success.
 
We write our own course notes which form the basis of our classroom sessions, in addition to providing the ICAEW study materials.
 
- Classroom sessions covering the entire syllabus
- Refreshments (tea, coffee, biscuits etc)
- All online resources
- Course / revision notes
- Tutor support by phone and email

 
"I studied at First Intuition for my Advanced Level ACA resits, having previously studied with a much larger training provider first time around. First Intuition were fantastic in providing a hands on, friendly learning environment with small classes and experienced tutors. I found out last week that I have passed my resits and I would thoroughly recommend First Inuition to anyone looking to study the ACA as their preparation for the exams was first class and their tutors more knowledgeable than you could ask for!"  Mark (PwC)
2019 COURSES AT A GLANCE​
All Certificate Level courses are provided for a January and September start date each year.
  1. March 2019
    PROFESSIONAL LEVEL
    Financial Accounting and Reporting Audit & Assurance Tax compliance Financial management Business strategy (blended)
  2. June 2019
    PROFESSIONAL LEVEL
    Financial accounting and reporting Audit and assurance Tax compliance Financial management Business Planning: Taxation Business Strategy
  3. September2019
    PROFESSIONAL LEVEL
    Financial accounting and reporting Audit and assurance Tax compliance Financial management Business strategy Business planning: Taxation
  4. December 2019
    PROFESSIONAL LEVEL
    Financial accounting and reporting Audit and assurance Tax compliance Financial management Business strategy Business planning: Taxation
  5. July 2019
    ADVANCED LEVEL
    Corporate reporting Strategic business management Case study
  6. November 2019
    ADVANCED LEVEL
    Corporate reporting Strategic business management Case study

ICAEW ONLINE COURSES

First Intuition Reading offers online courses for all the Certificate, Professional and Advanced Level modules, giving you the flexibility to study in your own time and at your own pace.
 
- Pre-recorded lectures covering the entire syllabus
- Detailed study guide helping you to plan and organise your studies
- Course notes, ICAEW study manual and question bank
- Online mock exam (Certificate level) or tutor marked mock exam (Professional and Advanced level)
- Online forums and examiner articles
- Tutor support by phone and email
For more information see our ICAEW online page

ICAEW BOOKING INFORMATION

You can book your ICAEW courses online, alternatively download and complete a booking form and return it to your First Intuition Reading study centre.

ICAEW DATES & PRICES

ACA CTA Joint Programme

The ICAEW and the Chartered Institute of Taxation have developed a joint programme which enables students to achieve both the ACA and CTA in 3 to 4 years.

The programme has been designed to provide a unique and efficient route for students who want to specialise in tax.

First Intuition, Reading, are delighted to work closely with Tolleys, the UK's leading tax course provider, to offer courses following the Taxation of Owner Managed Businesses (OMB) route.

Please contact Matt Dyson for more details and course information. 



Recognised as an ICAEW Partner in Learning, working with ICAEW in the professional development of students.