Membership Benefits
The value of your ICAS membership
With a strong network of more than 21,000 members in 100 plus countries, we are a highly respected voice for the accounting profession. The value of your CA membership goes way beyond our reputation or being able to use the prestigious letters ‘CA’ after your name.
We lead, we educate, and we inspire our members, supporting you at every stage of your career. Whoever you are and wherever you want to go in your career, we’ll help you maximise your potential.
BE INSPIRED - Expert knowledge and insights at your fingertips
The CA magazine
Our flagship magazine covers the hot topics in accountancy and finance, interviews with prominent CAs as well as professional development opportunities and much more.
BE KNOWLEDGABLE - Stay informed wherever you are
Digital magazines
Our range of digital magazines are designed to educate, inform, and entertain CAs from every sector and community. Keep up to date with the latest news, important issues, and industry evolutions affecting you. Sign up to start receiving the monthly digital magazines straight to your inbox.
Policy leadership resources
ICAS offers policy leadership resources to all members. These resources include impactful research projects, guidance on policy and regulation updates, in-depth analysis of specialist issues and industry-leading consultations.
BE CONNECTED - Connecting you with like-minded professionals
International, regional and local events
ICAS runs an exciting events programme in the UK and internationally. Our events are open to all CAs whether you are working, on a career break or retired.
Informative social media channels
Connect and network with your peers and keep up to date with the latest industry news via our social media channels.
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BE WORLD-CLASS - Career support and development opportunities for world-class careers
Professional Development opportunities
ICAS has a wide range of training and personal development opportunities to ensure your professional development counts at every stage of your career.
Commitment to CPD
We actively encourage all our members to undertake CPD throughout their careers.
BE ETHICAL - Placing ethical leadership at the heart of professional responsibilities
Ethics and integrity are at the heart of the professional responsibilities of a CA. Beginning with the ICAS Code of Ethics, which applies to all our members, students and anyone employed or affiliated with us, we are committed to providing new resources and support for our members on ethics.
BE GLOBAL - Influencing the development of our profession at an international level
Setting international standards
ICAS has strong partnerships with other accountancy bodies around the world. These alliances ensure our member’ voices are represented at an international level. We contribute to advancement of our profession through our work with:
- The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB)
- The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC)
- The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB)
- The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB)
- The International Accounting Education Standards Board (IAESB)
BE CONSIDERATE - Supporting young people with the potential to become a CA or supporting CAs in need
Scottish Chartered Accountants Benevolent Association
CAs can also rely on us in times of professional and personal need, with experts always on hand to offer advice and the Scottish Chartered Accountants Benevolent Association (SCABA) ready to support CAs and their dependants should the need arise.
The ICAS Foundation
The ICAS Foundation aims to support academically talented young people from disadvantaged communities by helping them to take their first steps into a professional career in accountancy or finance.