Connect to the profession – your guide to getting started
As an ICAS Member you are now part of a global professional network that’s packed with opportunities and insight.
Now that you’re a Member of the ICAS global business network it’s time to start making new professional connections – to your peers and all the opportunities, expertise and insight.
From our exclusive digital community, to webinars, local Area Networks and mentoring opportunities, we offer a range of ways for you to connect to success.
Below you’ll find all the information and links you need to help you get started and make the most of your ICAS membership.
Connect to the network
CA Connect
CA Connect is the digital community exclusive to ICAS CAs. It links you to peers and mentors, facilitates debate amongst the profession and gives you access to the ICAS calendar of events and webinars.
UK Area Networks
Our UK Area Networks provide a local link between ICAS and its Members. They do this by organising webinars and events, helping you to navigate ICAS resources and by listening to your feedback.
International communities
We also have global CA communities everywhere from New York to New Plymouth, helping our international Members to network, share insights and stay up to date with the latest ICAS news.
Mentoring
By connecting with a professional mentor you can gain an invaluable opportunity to learn, collaborate and boost your professional development. And whether you’re looking to move up the ladder, make a change of direction or start your own business, we offer a range of mentoring opportunities to help you take that next step.
Be socially connected
Join us on social media to connect with the international ICAS network and stay updated with all that we’re doing to support you and the profession:
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Connect to ICAS
Our targeted email service sends selected industry and ICAS news, insights and essential information. Make sure you don’t miss these or any important future updates by adding us (updates@updates.icas.com) to your contacts, VIP, Primary or Safe-Senders list.
Connect to insights and expertise
Free webinars and events
Our free-to-attend webinars and events provide, inspiration, advice and connection. The Ask ICAS series focuses on technical topics and gives you direct access to subject-matter experts from across the industry, whilst ICAS Insights helps to expand your knowledge and connect you to a range of fresh perspectives. Then there’s the CA Summit, our annual virtual conference, which gathers inspirational speakers from the fields of finance, technology, culture and commerce.
Magazine and podcast
We aim to keep you informed and updated no matter where you are and in ways that fit with your busy lifestyle. You can download episodes of our CA Agenda podcast and connect to the brightest minds from the worlds of business, accounting and technology. And not only is our award-winning CA Magazine packed with high-quality, though-provoking content, it’s digitally optimised to provide an engaging experience, no matter your device or location.
Show that you’re connected
Your CA designation
Now that you’re an ICAS Member you can use the letters CA after your name – a professional designation that’s exclusive to ICAS Members in the UK.
Your ICAS Member logo
You can also display the ICAS Member logo as an extra way of demonstrating the expertise and integrity that’s associated with being an ICAS Chartered Accountant. Add it to your business cards, email signature, social profiles and other marketing materials.
The CAW logo
Through ICAS you're now also part of the 750,000-member Chartered Accountants Worldwide network. Use the CAW network-member logo to further promote your professional credentials in a competitive global market.
Everything you need to get started
At icas.com/newly-qualified you’ll find links to everything you need to get started, including a guide to our professional resources, plus information about CPD and your ethical obligations.