ICAEW ACA Training on the Isle of Man

Train for the ICAEW ACA qualification on the Isle of Man with NXT-LVL Training. As an ICAEW Partner in Learning based in Douglas, we offer personalised local tuition — face-to-face at The Nunnery, live online, on-demand, or blended — with marked mocks and dedicated tutor support, including guidance through the refreshed Next Generation ACA.

At NXT-LVL, you'll receive personalised attention from dedicated tutors who understand the demands of the ACA, with access to extensive study resources and structured support throughout your training.

• Four ways to study — face-to-face at The Nunnery in Douglas, live online (join in real time), on-demand recordings, or a blend of all three, plus comprehensive online support.
• Marked mock exams with personalised feedback to sharpen your exam technique.
• Direct tutor access — experienced tutors and early support if you start to fall behind.
• An ICAEW Partner in Learning — a locally owned, on-island team committed to building accountancy capability on the Isle of Man.

Entry requirements

Graduates with a degree (any discipline) can apply. School leavers can start with ICAEW’s CFAB (Certificate in Finance, Accounting, and Business), which forms the first six modules of the ACA.

Practical experience

450 days of relevant, supervised work experience with an ICAEW authorised training employer as part of a training agreement.

Number of exams

14 core exams spread across three levels (some exemptions may apply).

Specialised Learning 

Alongside exams, students complete 30 units of specialised learning, allowing early career upskilling and flexible development pathways.

Additional Requirements

The updated ACA embeds ethics, sustainability and technology across the syllabus and includes a requirement for ethics and professional skills development alongside exams and work experience.   

Certificate Level (6 modules)

Provides the core foundations required for a career in accountancy and business.

• Accounting Fundamentals
• Assurance and Risk Fundamentals
• Business Law
• Tax Fundamentals
• Business Insight and Performance
• Sustainability and Ethics

Professional Level (6 modules)

Develops applied technical knowledge, commercial awareness and professional judgement.

• Fundamental Case Study
• Assurance, Risk and Reporting
• Corporate Reporting, Data and Assurance
• Business and Digital Strategy
• Corporate Financial Strategy
• Tax Compliance and Planning

Advanced Level (2 case studies)

Assesses strategic thinking and real-world decision-making at a senior professional level.

• Technical Case Study
• Strategic Case Study

ICAEW has launched a refreshed ACA qualification from September 2025, designed to better prepare students for a rapidly evolving profession. This modernised qualification aligns closely with our approach at NXT-LVL, focusing on real-world skills, flexibility and long-term career development.

Transitional Arrangements - current students can complete the ACA through either the existing or updated qualification.

The Next Generation ACA focuses on three key pillars:

1) Technology:  Digital skills, data and systems thinking are embedded throughout the qualification. 

2) Sustainability: A new Sustainability and Ethics module at the Certificate Level reflects the profession’s growing responsibility in this area. 

3) Ethics: Increased emphasis on ethical decision-making across all modules.

For further guidance on how the Next Generation ACA may affect your studies or how NXT-LVL can support your journey - please get in touch with us or visit the ICAEW website.