Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) / Exemptions

How to Apply for Credit for Prior Learning | ICAEW

If you have completed an academic qualification or have completed a professional qualification, you may be eligible to apply for exam credit towards the ACA qualification. Below are some of the accredited educational institutions and professional bodies that are eligible for CPL.

Professional Qualification

• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
• Chartered Accountants of Singapore

Academic Institution

United Kingdom

• University of London

Singapore

Universities

• Nanyang Technological University
  • Bachelor of Accountancy
  • MSc Accountancy

• National University of Singapore
  • All Undergraduate degrees

• SMU
  • Bachelor of Accountancy
  • Master of Professional Accounting

• Singapore Institute of Technology
  • Bachelor of Accountancy

Polytechnics

• Nanyang Polytechnic
  • Diploma in Accountancy and Finance
  • Diploma in Banking and Financial Service
  • Diploma in Business Practice (Accounting)
  • Diploma in Fund Management and Administration
• Ngee Ann Polytechnic
  • All Undergraduate degrees
• SIM Global Education
  • Diploma in Accounting
• Singapore Polytechnic
  • Diploma in Banking and Financial Services Diploma in Banking and Finance
  • Diploma in Financial Informatics
  • Diploma in Accounting & Accountancy
  • Diploma in Business Administration
  • Diploma in Tourism and Resort Management
  • Certificate in Accounting
  • Certificate in Business and Accounting
• Temasek Polytechnic
  • Diploma in Accounting and Finance

Other Institutions

Non Accounting Graduates