Chartered Accountant

Accountancy Bodies
Organizations, established worldwide, to regulate the activities of accountants. Members are entitled to use various professional titles such as Chartered Accountant, Chartered Certified Accountant, or Certified Public Accountant. Membership is controlled by examination, and compliance with the body's regulations is expected.
Chartered Accountant (CA)
In the UK, a Chartered Accountant (CA) is a qualified member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS), or the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland (ICAI). Chartered Accountants provide a range of services including auditing, taxation, financial advice, and management roles in various industries.
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
The ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales) is a professional membership organization that promotes, develops, and supports more than 150,000 chartered accountants worldwide. It provides qualifications, educational resources, advocacy, and maintains high standards in accounting practice.
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS)
ICAS is the longest-established professional accountancy body in the world, founded through the merger of several regional accounting bodies in 1951. Members are recognized with the designation CA (Chartered Accountant).

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