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83% pass rate 

Pass rate for FAE in 2023, well above average of other accountancy bodies
*Annual Report 2024

At Chartered Accountants Ireland, because all of our courses are run directly by us, you will experience a supportive environment and thriving student community throughout your studies.

  • All of your textbooks and materials, including the online Learning Journal – an essential guide that helps you map your progress are provided for you. No extra fees. 

  • On demand content for you to review lectures and course material

  • Online forums available to allow for peer engagement and lecture support.

  • ‘Ask Me Anything’ sessions (AMA)  scheduled throughout the year out mean students can ask the lecturer questions

  • CA Diary webinars at key stages of the year so you can ask the training questions about your CA Diary entries

  • Academic support available via phone/ email at all times from the Education team.

  • Mock exams are a valuable opportunity to practice and prepare for the final exams. For the majority of students, these exams are self-directed, unless you are training with a firm who has chosen to organise an in-house formal sitting.


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CASSI - The Chartered Accountants Student Society of Ireland

  • CASSI is an umbrella organisation that works to provide a link between all the local Chartered Accountant Societies in Ireland and the institute. 
  • CASSI provide a strong voice for students in in the profession.
  • Through this network students can take part in post-exam reviews and liaise with the education teams on matters such as programme quality and training.
  • CASSI operates regional societies in Limerick, Cork, Dublin, Galway, Sligo, the Midlands, the South East and Ulster.
  • Students are encouraged to join the student society that operates in their area.
  • The societies run a programme of social events such as charity balls, casino evenings, table quizzes, sporting competitions, guest speaker evenings and career focused events.
  • The CASSI flagship events are the annual weekend away and annual conference, which are hosted in October/November each year.



The Bottom Line 

The Bottom Line is a newsletter for students (current and aspiring!) of Chartered Accountants Ireland. The publication features social updates, interviews with students and recently qualified ACAs, exam tips from the experts and examiners, and a wealth of professional and personal development advice.




Thrive - Wellbeing Hub

Thrive is the Institute's wellbeing hub that provides access to emotional and wellbeing supports to the chartered accountant community.

The sole purpose is caring for the wellbeing of every student and member, and their families, for life. This hub delivers free support, information, and advice to enhance and support the wellbeing of our members and inspire them to be proactive in protecting their own physical and mental health.

All of our services are free to past and present Chartered Accountants, students and their family members.

Should you find yourself in a difficult situation, our wellbeing services can help you through life’s ups and downs.