Becoming a CharteredAccountantwith PwC

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Be the one to get ahead

Chartered accountancy is one of the most diverse, exciting and secure careers, offering a wide range of career opportunities across all business sectors.

Regardless of one’s professional background or discipline, being ‘chartered’ means you are recognised as being the top of your chosen profession. It shows you have industry specific skills and experience, not just academic and theoretical knowledge.

Being a chartered accountant is so much more than just ‘balancing the books’. As a chartered accountant you will be respected for your understanding of complex financial information and trusted for your strategic business advice.

If you are looking for variety, opportunity, a highly rewarding career in business and finance. If you aspire at getting the best preparation to become a successful business leader, choose becoming an ACA qualified chartered accountant!

Why would you want to be a chartered accountant?

What is ACA?The ACA qualification is a professional qualification which gives you the opportunity to learn while in full time employment. It is a challenging qualification which will start you on a successful and exciting career path.

As a graduate, it takes around three years to complete combining business and professional experience, study and exams. Studying for the ACA qualification will be a required part of your job - you will therefore earn a salary at the same time as gaining your professional qualification.

On completion, you can join ICAEW as a member, be recognised as a chartered accountant and use the letters ACA after your name.

ACA entry requirementsThere are several ways to qualify as an ICAEW Chartered Accountant.

‘A’ Level Route √ 3 ‘O’ Levels/GCSEs in any subject at grades A-C √ 2 ‘A’ Levels in any subject

AAT - ACA Fast Track Route √ completion of the advanced certificate will meet the minimum entry requirements or √ obtaining the AAT diploma

Certificate in Finance, Accounting and Business (CFAB) √ completion of CFAB certificate

Graduate Entry Route √ a first degree in any discipline

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Knowledge modules

ManagementInformation Accounting Law Assurance

Principles of Taxation

Business and Finance

Application modules

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Financial Accounting

Financial Reporting

Audit and Assurance Taxation

Business Strategy

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Business Reporting Business Change

PROFESSIONAL STAGEYou start off by completing all of the professional stage exams which are split into two levels.

Knowledge LevelThere are six knowledge modules introducing you to the key principles of accountancy and business. Each has a 1.5 hour exam which is completed online.

Application LevelThere are also six application modules which are designed to build and test the knowledge that you have gained up to this level, and how you apply the knowledge in a practical way. Each has a 2.5 hour paper-based exam.

ADVANCED STAGEIt is at this stage that you really focus on the technical and strategic skills needed to become an ICAEW Chartered Accountant. There are two exams and a Case Study.

The exams cover the knowledge and experience you have gained through study and on-the-job experience. The Case Study applies all of this knowledge to a real-life business scenario where you will be challenged on miltiple areas of the ACA syllabus.

How do you get there with PwC?

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Why PwC Malta?PwC is the leading firm in the local market, having a diverse client base. The firm offers distinct student programmes and is an experienced and authorised training employer. The firm is always on the look out for talent: bright young people with clear ambitions who come from different disciplines.

How to apply?If you would like to learn more about PwC and the ACA programme contact Lisa or Stefania on+356 21247000 or email us on the address below.

If you would like to apply for the programme, we invite you to send your CV and a passport sized photo to Lisa Pullicino, PricewaterhouseCoopers 167 Merchants Str. Valletta, VLT 1174.

Alternatively you can send us an email on mt-recruit@mt.pwc.com

Apply for a training contract with PwC 1Get chosen during the PwC selection process2

Register as a student with ICAEW3Successfully complete the ACA training and experience with PwC 4

Steps to the PwC-ACA programme

Timeline What you will focus on Study & exam schedule

Year 3 June - July

Study and examination periodTechnical work experience

Case Study

Year 3 Dec – May

Technical work experience

Year 3Sept – Nov

Study and examination period Technical work experience

2 Advanced stage modules:Business Reporting, Business Change

ADVANCED STAGE

Year 2 July - Aug

Technical work experience

Year 2Feb – June

Study and examination period Technical work experience

2 Application modules:Advanced Taxation, Financial Reporting

Year 2Dec - Jan

Technical work experience

Year 2Oct – Nov

Study and examination period Technical work experience

1 Application module:Taxation

Year 1/2July – Sep

Study and examination period Technical work experience

2 Application modules:Business Strategy, Financial Management

Year 1 April – June

Study and examination period Technical work experience

2 Application modules:Financial Accounting, Audit & Assurance

Year 1Jan – March

Technical work experience

Year 1 Sep – Dec

Study and examination period

5 Knowledge modules: Accounting, Assurance, Management Information, Business Finance, Corporate & Business Law

PROFESSIONAL STAGE

PwC recruitment process PwC onboarding process

What will your ACA experience look like?

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