ICAJ / ACCA Qualification (Joint Examination Scheme)

What is ICAJ / ACCA Qualification (Joint Examination Scheme)?

ICAJ / ACCA Qualification (Joint Examination Scheme) is awarded by ACCA (UK) with ICAJ. It is a foreign qualification for people living in Jamaica. ACCA members can join ICAJ; licence to practise public accounting is through the Public Accountancy Board.

Careers it leads to

Chartered certified accountant, auditor, financial controller, tax adviser.

How to take it in or from Jamaica

Register with ACCA then with ICAJ (mandatory for Jamaica residents); tuition at local providers; computer-based exams in Jamaica.

How long it takes

3–4 years typical (typical; confirm with the provider).

Recognition in Jamaica

ACCA members can join ICAJ; licence to practise public accounting is through the Public Accountancy Board.

Contacts

• ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) – Caribbean
  Phone: +44 (0)141 582 2000 (global student line, per search result)
  Email: students@accaglobal.com (per search result)
  Website: accaglobal.com/caribbean/en.html
  Source: www.accaglobal.com
• Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica (ICAJ)
  8 Ruthven Road, Kingston 10
  Phone: +1 876 929 6082
  Email: students@icaj.org
  Website: icaj.org
  Source: www.accaglobal.com
• Public Accountancy Board (licensing of public accountants)
  Website: pab.gov.jm
  Source: pab.gov.jm

Related qualifications

• Foundations in Accountancy / ACCA Certified Accounting Technician
• CIMA (Chartered Global Management Accountant)
• CFA Program
• BSc Accounting / Banking & Finance