To make the right financial decisions, you need the right financial advice. Whether you need guidance on your personal finances, or detailed financial advice about your business, an ICAEW Chartered Accountant can help.
The chartered title is an internationally recognised professional designation indicating the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct, up-to-date technical expertise and the capabilities of a qualified professional.
Essential advice for new businesses
If you’re planning to start a new business, speak to an ICAEW Chartered Accountant and make the right decisions from the start. How are you going to set up your business – as a sole trader, a partnership, or a limited company?
ICAEW Chartered Accountants can be recognised by the ACA or FCA after their name.
They are taught to listen and question, to ensure that the decisions and recommendations they make are of the highest standard. Their high-quality advice, sound judgment and insight into the issues affecting your finances are second to none.
They have in-depth knowledge and technical expertise gained from rigorous academic training, and the ability to apply it to all financial situations. This gives them an independent perspective you can trust.
Above all, they are bound by a code of ethics ensuring their professionalism and responsibility to their clients. No matter how big or small your financial query, you can rely on an ICAEW Chartered Accountant.
How to find a chartered accountant
- Search for a firm
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Use our online directory of firms to search for an accountancy firm with at least one chartered accountant working for them*.
The ICAEW Directory of Firms is designed to give you easy access to almost 20,000 offices of accountancy firms*. From the landing page, follow the link that best describes who you are and you will be presented with information tailored to meet your needs.
A firm providing accountancy services to the public can only describe themselves as 'chartered accountants' if they meet ICAEW's definition of a member firm.
*Firms in the directory flagged as an 'associated firm' are an overseas organisation, which although associated with a member firm, does not usually include a member of ICAEW as either a partner or a director, or a member in the case of an LLP.
- Find an individual member
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Service over the holiday period
Premium Line will be closed over the Christmas period 28, 29, 30 December. Normal service will resume on 3rd January 2012.
If you would like to find an individual ICAEW member please call the ICAEW Membership enquiry line on 0906 614 0906 (UK only) calls cost 60p/min at all times. If you are enquiring from outside the UK please email membership.admin@icaew.com.
Please note that if you require confirmation of an ICAEW member or firm in writing, a charge of £24 will be implemented - for this service you can email the details to membership.admin@icaew.com.
- Buy the hardback directories
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The only official guide to ICAEW individual members and member firms in two essential resources.
Access over 134,000 ACA and FCA qualified chartered accountants worldwide and find over 19,000 offices of accountancy firms by name and location.
You can also identify languages spoken, specialised areas of practice and sector.
- Beware of misdescribers
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ICAEW regularly receives complaints - from ICAEW members and from members of the public - about individuals and organisations who describe themselves as 'chartered accountant(s)' or who use the letters ACA or FCA after their name when they are not entitled to. Always check their credentials carefully and, if in doubt, consult our online directory of firms.
- What makes ICAEW Chartered Accountants unique
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ICAEW Chartered Accountants:
- Have completed a minimum of three years’ in-depth training, including practical experience.
- Are members of ICAEW – The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
- Are committed to continuing professional development training every year to keep their knowledge and skills up to date.
- Are bound by ICAEW’s Code of Ethics.
- Are subject to ICAEW’s disciplinary procedures.
- Are required to hold a Practising Certificate and Professional Indemnity Insurance if they offer professional services to the public.
- Are part of ICAEW’s Practice Assurance scheme, which demonstrates their commitment to quality assurance, and upholding and developing the highest professional standards.
Buy the Official ICAEW Directories 2012 today!
The Official ICAEW Directories are now available and provide listings of individual ICAEW members and member firms from around the world. The directories are divided into two volumes, which can be bought individually or as a set.
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The Official ICAEW List of Members 2012 – over 136,000 individual ICAEW members and details of their qualifications.
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The Official ICAEW Directory of Firms 2012 – over 20,000 offices of accountancy firms by location with contact information and names of partners, directors and ICAEW members.