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Entry routes

Chartered Accountants secure their qualification through a combination of professional exams and practical accounting experience. We offer a range of training routes that provide choice and flexibility to graduates, non-graduates, Accounting Technicians and experienced professionals.

Your starting point with us will depend on your prior educational qualifications. You can train via the Flexible Route or via a Training Contract. Read on for more information about these different routes.

What's your starting point?

College/University student

College/University student

After completing an undergraduate or masters degree is the most traditional route, to qualifying as a Chartered Accountant

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Considering a career change

Considering a career change

Are you eager to progress your career and gain the confidence and skills to lead in business, qualifying as a Chartered Accountancy can help you achieve your goals

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ATI member/student

ATI member/student

Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI) is our partner body. Secure your Success like many other ATI students who progressed to Chartered.

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School student

School student

If you're in school, you may be wondering if a career in Chartered Accountancy is for you. Chartered Accountancy offers a varied and rewarding career, allowing you to work in any sector across the globe.

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Member of another body

Member of another body

If you are a qualified member of another professional accountancy body, you could be eligible to join Chartered Accountants Ireland. We have various routes to membership, including reciprocal agreements.

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International student

International student

To study with Chartered Accountants Ireland, you must be a resident in Ireland to attend classes and gain the relevant work experience.

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Training options 


Flexible Route

Flexible Route

Our Flexible Route allows students to stay in their current job, study on their own terms and generate the relevant work experience now or further down the line. This route covers the same subjects, the same exams but critically, the education and experience elements do not have to run concurrently. Students don't have to be working in a relevant role when they begin their studies. This route is also a great stepping stone to help students find the career they've always wanted.

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Training Contract

Training Contract

The Training Contract route is a structured programme that combines working and training. Traditionally employers will hire recent college or university graduates. The contract typically lasts 3.5 years. During the period of the contract the Chartered exams are taken and the relevant work experience is acquired in order to qualify.

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