In this episode of the ICAEW Student Insights podcast, host Jag Dhaliwal discovers what current ACA students need to know as the Next Generation ACA arrives in July 2025.

This episode covers:

• The new components of the Next Generation ACA.
• Dual running and transitioning to Next Generation ACA exams.
• Mapping of existing ACA exams and Next Generation ACA exams.
• Transitional arrangements for the Ethics Learning Programme.
• The resources and support available for all students.

Jag is joined in the studio by ICAEW’s Shaun Robertson and Hazel Powling.

Links

• ICAEW: Imagine more with the Next Generation ACA https://www.icaew.com/learning-and-development/aca/next-generation-aca
• ICAEW Next Generation ACA: Transitional arrangements https://www.icaew.com/learning-and-development/aca/next-generation-aca/transitional-arrangements
• ICAEW Student Insights https://www.icaew.com/insights/student-insights 

Host

Jag Dhaliwal

Guests

• Shaun Robertson, Director, Education and Qualifications, ICAEW
• Hazel Powling, Head of Qualifications Development, ICAEW

Episode first published: 2 June 2025

Podcast recorded: 19 February 2025