Why study for the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) Professional Certificate?

With over 100 years of experience, ICAS has become a global community for accountants. The organisation has members from over 100 countries, operating in the UK and internationally. With over 21,000 members committed to promoting ethical standards in their profession worldwide, this certificate offers you a truly international reach. 

ICAS offers you the opportunity to gain your qualification CA through a variety of routes suitable for school leavers, graduates and professionals alike. You do not need any previous accounting or finance experience to take this route either. Where you start depends on how far along you are in your career path. Those who enroll right out of school start at the very beginning. Those with long-term goals to further their career choose to study for a qualification that gives them masters level qualifications and requires less time than a college degree. 

If you qualify as a CA at ICAS, you can expect to work in a variety of areas in the world of business and finance. However, if you have an entrepreneurial streak, the ICAS CA is also good enough to start your own business. 

What are the academic options after completing the ICAS CA?

After completing your ICAS Chartered Accountancy, you can further enhance your resume by adding more certifications to your name. Not only will this help you climb the career ladder faster, but it will also broaden the range of career options available to you.

For example, you could further your education to become a CISA (Certified Information System Auditor). This is a course that will complement your accounting skills and make you a competent, risk-based information systems auditor. Similarly, you can also train to become a CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), a globally recognized internal audit certification course offered by the Institute of Internal Auditors. 

Alternatively, you could study FRM (Financial Risk Management), a subject very similar to your alma mater. 

What careers can studying for the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland Professional Certificate lead to?

Getting a CA is no easy task. Employers recognize the arduous nature of this challenge and reward it sufficiently with excellent pay, and respectable positions. 

Here are some career options for those who undertake the ICAS Certification: 

• Chief financial officer 

• Finance Manager

• Investment Planner

• Forensic Accountant

• Bookkeeper

• Financial auditor

• Internal auditor

• Compliance auditor

• Audit manager

• Revenue tax specialist

• State income tax specialist

• Investment analyst

• Real estate analyst

• Corporate controller

How does the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland Professional Certificate help with becoming a CTA (Chartered Tax Adviser)?

Taxes are the bread and butter of every accountant's life. Hence, it is imperative that many Chartered Accountants realize the need to be a certified tax expert so that their career can really take off. 

Chartered accountants looking to specialize in tax can now take advantage of the partnership between ICAS and Chartered Institute of Tax (CIOT). The joint program offers two prestigious qualifications, CA for an accountant and CTA for a Chartered Tax Accounting professional with three areas of tax specialization: owner managed businesses, large businesses or indirect tax.

The Chartered Tax Accountant program is designed to prepare and train individuals who wish to pursue a career in taxation. This certification gives you strong business skills as well as an educational background in math and science that employers look for when interviewing potential employees of accounting firms or other tax-oriented businesses.

How expert Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) tutoring can help you

Teachers will take the time to assess your starting point then develop a personalised syllabus to work towards your objectives. Online classes will focus on your areas of weakness and on developing the confidence you need to achieve your goals. Lessons will also push students in areas that they are already comfortable in, encouraging constant improvement and developing positive learning habits.

Why Choose Spires’ Tutoring?

We only hire 4% of the teachers that apply to Spires and they are all professional and experienced school and university level educators. Many have qualifications from top universities and institutions in the UK, USA, and around the world. All have a Ph.D., MSc, Ma, BSc, or Ba in their chosen field.

We have a lot of repeat students and you can check out the high star ratings our clients leave. 

Because tutors set their rates via an auction system, our prices are more competitive than many other companies. Our online classroom is stable and fun to learn through. It has an interactive whiteboard and students can access recordings of classes at any time. They use webcam video chat when being taught.

Spires deals with all of the matching, scheduling, payments, and administration, we take all of the hassles out of organising support and allow students to focus purely on learning.

How does Spires’ online tutoring work?

You can find a professional tutor in four easy steps:

1. Use the Find A Tutor feature to create a post outlining your needs and requirements. You can choose from subject, level, price, and expertise.

2. Find your perfect tutor from our wide variety of skilled professors and educators. After you filter your search results using the Find A Tutor feature you can choose to ‘view profile’ of the best choices for your needs. 

You can then see reviews and star rating, including total hours taught for Spires and the price per hr.

3. Have your face-to-face class. This can be done whenever and wherever you are, it’s all online- neither you nor the tutor travels!

4. Replay the classes afterward for any missed information at your own pace and convenience. 

Private help is that easy!

Does it matter if the tutor is near me?

No, it doesn’t! It’s all done online whenever and wherever you are. All you have to do is pick your ideal mentor and speak to them to arrange the best time for you to have video lessons.It doesn’t matter at all if they are miles and miles (or kilometre and kilometre) away from you!

Who will my tutor be?

This is all up to you. You have a huge choice. You can look through our member tutor profiles, check student reviews and bids, their qualifications and backgrounds, hourly rates, hours taught, other subject they teach - and even check out if they have many repeat students. 

Then, communicate with your favourites to see if they are right for your needs and learning style. You can have a free video call by webcam, usually over zoom. Then you pick the person you’d like to help with your studies and schedule your first webcam lesson!

How many Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) tutors are available to give private lessons?

We currently have over 10 Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) Tutors with academic and professional experience specialising in a wide range of topics from GCSEs to postgraduate support, and everything in between.

What qualifications do tutors need?

All of our tutors must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree and have tutoring experience. Most have higher degrees on top of that, in specialised areas such as Master’s degrees or PhDs. All of our tutors are DBS checked or have had equivalent background checks.

What is the role of a tutor?

It is their responsibility to guide you to understand the subject you have chosen. Using their expertise in the chosen topic and their teaching experience they will help you to understand, analyse and use the content of the lessons to apply at a later date, whether it is at your chosen university, your career or in your day-to-day life.

How much does a private Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) tutor cost per hour?

Tuition is priced according to level:

1. School level: For Primary school, Secondary and Higher Education prices start at €25/hr

2. University level: For Undergraduate and Postgraduate tuition, prices start at €35/hr

3. Professional level: For Chartered Qualifications and Admissions Test tutoring, prices start at €45/hr.

The average price per hour ranges based on the tutors’ experience, expertise and student’s level.

How much is a Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) tutor per hour in London?

The average tutor price per hr is £40/$53/€45 per hour depending on a teachers’ experience and students’ level of study. This is higher than other areas in the UK due to the increased living costs that come with London life.

What happens when I send a message?

Once you’ve used the Find A Tutor feature to find your perfect Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) tutor, you can contact them with any questions you might an even meet in advance. A tutor should respond to you within 24 hrs with an answer and the hours they are available. If your selected teacher isn’t able to fit you into their schedule we will recommend others that fit your specifications. After a tutor replies, you can then schedule a free webcam meet and if you are satisfied you can go ahead and schedule your first lesson!

Can I arrange Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) revision help?

Yes, you can! Our database of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS)  teachers offers a wide range of specialisations and expertise. Just use the filter to search for ICAS  tutors for your level and browse through available candidates. You can read their description and reviews as well as communicate with them about your needs before you schedule a lesson.

Do you offer Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) admissions help?

Yes, we do! Our database of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) teachers offers a wide range of tutors offering admissions help at various levels such as UCAS, Oxbridge Entrance, and even IELTS and TOEFL preparation for non-native speakers.

Do you offer Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS)  lessons for adults?

Yes, we do! Our database of Institute of ICAS Tutors offers a wide range of specialisations and expertise. Just use the Find A Tutor feature to search for Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) tutors for your level and browse through available candidates.

You can choose from a wide range of specialisations whether you are preparing for a university entrance exam, looking to advance your career or just to brush up on your analytical and writing skills. We are confident you will be able to find what you are looking for from over a hundred professional academics in our network.

Is 'Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) tutor wanted' a suitable title for my advert?

Although this is maybe not the worst bad opening line, we strongly recommend that you give it some more thought. What do you need? What are you trying to achieve? Think about what level you are and what you need to improve on, whether you need help with GCSE level guidance, or help with a University admissions letter, put it in your advert.

For example, a great opening for many of our clients could be: ‘Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) support required’. The more details, the better the match!