Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Shape your future career with ICAEW
Discover the dynamic world of accountancy with ICAEW’s virtual work experience programme, Step Inside Accountancy and learn more about the endless opportunities a career in accountancy can bring.
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Shape your future career with ICAEW
Want to make positive impact in the world? Accountancy offers diverse opportunities to shape and influence change in businesses, economies, and societies across the globe.




Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Shape your future career with ICAEW
Accountants must take the lead on joining the dots between sustainability and finance information, performance and disclosures to ensure organisations can transform. Get a head start on your career today!
Virtual Work Experience
Who are ICAEW?
As one of the world’s leading providers of training and professional development, ICAEW offer aspiring accountants the opportunity to study the prestigious ACA qualification and become ICAEW Chartered Accountants. As an ICAEW Chartered Accountant you'll be part of a global network of over 172,000 business professionals, shaping the future of global economies and communities.
What is Virtual Work Experience?
Interactive online learning
Virtual Work Experience provides an engaging platform for you to explore different industries and careers remotely.
Practical skills development
You can complete real-world tasks and projects designed with top employers, helping you gain practical insights and workplace skills.
Flexible and accessible
Programmes can be completed at your own pace and often include live talks or webinars with industry professionals.
Ready to get started?
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Sign up
Complete a quick and easy registration to gain access to ICAEW’s virtual work experience programme – Step Inside Accountancy.
2
Start learning
Get to grips with the knowledge and skills needed to create a successful career in chartered accountancy. Complete the content at your own pace.
3
Boost your CV!
Gain a completion certificate to showcase your new skills and knowledge on your CV, social channels, or in job or study applications.

What do our students think?
"Your programme really excited me and made me so much more confident in wanting to pursue a career under accounting and finance."
"I liked how the tasks were practical and gave me a better understanding of the skills needed in the profession. It was also great to learn from real-life examples and explore whether this career path is right for me."
"Before this programme, I wasn't too sure about my career path and the route that I wanted to take. But this programme helped to reinforce what I wanted to do."


