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Shape the future of the profession

Learn more about the ICAEW advisory groups and apply for roles.

Applications to ICAEW advisory groups for 2026/27 are now closed

Why apply?

These appointments provide opportunities for you to input into our supervision, qualification, services to members and our policy voice. By applying to join an advisory group you can help us chart the future of the profession – from equipping members in the skills to deliver sustainability to ensuring the profession builds trust and confidence.
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Make your voice heard

Share your insights and experience on the topics that matter most to you. Our advisory group applications are open to everyone.

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Support the profession

Take part in promoting the interests of our members, the next generation of accountants and the public.

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Define our future

Guide our strategy as we work towards building a world of sustainable economies.

About the roles

We are recruiting for volunteers across all our advisory groups. These are for individuals looking to make a contribution to the wider profession by using their unique experiences and perspective to inform and shape our policies.

Full role profiles for each position we are recruiting are available on the advisory group subpages below.

What you can expect:

  • Share insights and expertise to help other members and the profession.
  • Meet fellow ICAEW members in the same field as you.
  • Time commitment of 2-10 days a year.
  • Meet in-person or virtual attendance possible for the majority of meetings.

Who we are looking for

Our advisory groups work best with a diversity of insights.

We welcome applications from:

  • Individuals at any stage in their career, including newly qualified, career-breakers and recent retirees.
  • Individuals from any accountancy background across all specialisms and sectors.
  • Both ICAEW members and non-members.

What are the ICAEW advisory groups?

Information about ICAEW's various advisory groups is available below. These groups provide invaluable expert insight and knowledge to develop ICAEW policy and work.

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Practice

Our advisory groups bring together the experience and expertise of members working in practice to inform our understanding of the issues they face. Their insights help us respond to emerging challenges, strengthen our engagement with practice members, and ensure our support reflects the realities of day-to-day practice.

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Business

Our advisory groups provide valuable insight and practical perspective on issues affecting members across the business community. Their input helps us understand evolving member needs, shape our priorities, and ensure our support remains relevant, focused and impactful.

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Education and Training

We are committed to educating the chartered accountants of tomorrow, with a focus on building sustainable cohorts of future business and professional leaders. We work with universities, schools and other educational establishments to support recruitment activity for employers and our commitment to social mobility.

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Governance

Our Governance committees support ICAEW Board and Council to ensure ICAEW meets our Charter objectives and to manage the affairs and business of ICAEW.

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Public Sector – Not for profit

ICAEW supports strong financial leadership and sustainable public finances across the public sector, promoting transparency, accountability, governance and ethics in the use of public money.

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Regulatory and Disciplinary Committees

Our regulatory and disciplinary committees oversee ICAEW’s Professional Standards Department’s activity in its role as an improvement regulator. They oversee applications to carry out regulated work, monitor compliance with regulatory requirements, oversee disciplinary cases to maintain professional conduct and help to shape the regulatory landscape.

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Strategic priorities

ICAEW’s strategic themes focus on the issues shaping the future of the profession, guiding work to support members, influence policy, strengthen trust, and deliver positive outcomes for business, the economy and society.

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A key reason I enjoy working on ICAEW committees is the ability to share ideas and learn from other professionals – this has been a huge benefit of being on the Economic Crime Sub-committee. Another is the opportunity to assist in shaping guidance and policy, which is part of the evolution of the profession.

Angela Foyle, Head of Risk Management and Economic Crime, BDO

Meet the Chairs

Pippa Glover
Philippa Glover Chair of the ICAEW Members & Commercial Board and Deputy Finance Director (Assurance), University Of Warwick.

Christabel Cowling
Christabel Cowling Chair of the Technical Strategy Board and Audit Partner, Head of Regulatory and Public Policy, EY LLP

Sotiris Kroustis
Sotiris Kroustis Chair of the Education and Training Board and Audit Partner, Head of Public Policy, PwC LLP

Matthew Stroh
Dr Matthew Stroh Council Member, Constituency representative and Azets Audit Partner