Chartered accountants are talented, ethical and committed professionals. ICAEW represents more than 210,000 members and students around the world. 98 of the top 100 global brands employ ICAEW Chartered Accountants.*
Serving the public interest
Founded in 1880, ICAEW has a long history of serving the public interest and we continue to work with governments, regulators and business leaders globally. And, as a world-leading improvement regulator, we supervise and monitor more than 11,000 firms, holding them, and all ICAEW members and students, to the highest standards of professional competency and conduct.
Promoting inclusivity, diversity and fairness
We promote inclusivity, diversity and fairness and we give talented professionals the skills and values they need to build resilient businesses, economies and societies, while ensuring our planet’s resources are managed sustainably.
Sustainable
ICAEW is working towards becoming net zero, demonstrating our commitment to tackle climate change and supporting the UN's Sustainable Development Goal 13.
Chartered Accountants Worldwide
ICAEW is a founding member of Chartered Accountants Worldwide (CAW), a global family that connects over 1.8m chartered accountants and students in more than 190 countries. Together, we support, develop and promote the role of chartered accountants as trusted business leaders, difference makers and advisers.
We believe that chartered accountancy can be a force for positive change. By sharing our insight, expertise and understanding we can help to create sustainable economies and a better future for all.
* includes parent companies. Source: ICAEW member data at March 2025, Interbrand Best Global Brands 2024 All other figures are as at 31 December 2024
Partnership with CIPFA
CIPFA and ICAEW announce fast-track pathway to dual membership
CPFA and ACA accountants will have the opportunity to gain dual membership and designation in 2024 as CIPFA and ICAEW announce accelerated route for newly-qualified chartered accountants as part of their commitment to closer working.
Our strategy
Acknowledging ICAEW’s numerous past achievements it is time to re-energise the Institute as we move towards our 150th anniversary in 2030 and beyond. We will do this by reinforcing our position as the pre-eminent global membership body for chartered accountants. Our aim is to enable people everywhere to do business with confidence. Our updated strategy, Direction 2030, provides the framework within which we will deliver on this aim.
Governance and standards
Governance
Our Council, Board and Committee structure governs us. These governance bodies are all formed of representative and lay members through a mixture of elected and appointed positions.
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Charter and bye-laws
This section contains documents relating to ICAEW’s governance, including the Royal Charter and Bye-laws that regulate ICAEW’s affairs.
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Values and standards of behaviour
Our ethical behaviour is fundamental to maintaining ICAEW’s reputation, promoting trust and inspiring confidence in it and its members.
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Who we work with
Partnerships are central to the way we do business. By building long-term relationships with successful organisations we are able to benefit our members.
Our related parties
A list of all the subsidiaries and associate companies of the Institute of Chartered Accountants England and Wales (ICAEW).
Chartered Accountants' Hall
Chartered Accountants’ Hall, which is also known as One Moorgate Place has a range of facilities that can be used for private events, the location for your next meeting or a place to study. There is a suite of meeting rooms filled with natural daylight and technical equipment to suit your needs, as well as beautiful function rooms available for celebratory events and the One Moorgate Place Club.