There are four essential elements of the ACA qualification that need to be successfully completed to be eligible for ICAEW membership. These are: the 15 examinations, practical work experience (PWE), professional development ladders (PD) and ethics and professional scepticism (ELP).
In addition, students must complete a training agreement for a minimum of three years and undergo regular appraisal/ progress reviews during that time with your employer. When you have completed these elements on your training file and your employer has completed the final sign off, you will be invited to ICAEW membership after your training records have been processed.