Case Study: Chartered Accountants Ireland achieves 24/7 secure, GDPR-compliant online exam delivery with ProctorU

Adding the Starship Enterprise Engine to a Ship that was Built in 1888

Chartered Accountants Ireland, established by royal charter in 1888 and responsible for roughly 25,000 exams a year, was delivering assessments on paper in traditional exam halls and facing limited test-center capacity, GDPR-driven operational burdens, rising venue costs, and growing demand for student accommodations. Needing to modernize a long-standing process, they evaluated digital options and engaged ProctorU to help transition to online delivery.

ProctorU implemented Live+ remote proctoring alongside Cirrus Assessments for online test delivery, enabling 24/7 exam availability that virtually eliminates seat-capacity constraints, contractually protecting exam delivery costs, and converting paper scripts into securely stored, GDPR-compliant digital records. The ProctorU solution reduced logistical and accommodation-related stress and costs while supporting Chartered Accountants Ireland’s scalable delivery of ~25,000 annual exams with improved accessibility and auditability.

Chartered Accountants Ireland

Ian Browne

Head of Assessments & Syllabus