Student societies and groups

Get involved with your local society or network

As an ACA student, you automatically join your local ICAEW student society or student network free of charge. They are run by students for students. Regardless of the size of the organisation that you work for, it is up to you how you choose to utilise your society or network.

Get involved

Your local society or network is actively organising events and activities - here are just some of the reasons to get involved

• an ideal opportunity to meet people who are also studying for the ACA from a wide range of industries and organisations - nationally and internationally
• develop leadership and communication skills through skill-based seminars such as CV writing, assertiveness, body language and negotiating for success
• further your career through seminars and presentations - topics include 'working in business' and 'working abroad'
• join in with ACA exam revision sessions
• attend a wide range of social events from football tournaments and pub quiz nights through to new member parties and annual ball and dinners

Find out more

Are you an international student? From China to Gibraltar, Vital spoke to ACA students around the world to find out how getting involved with their regional student society has helped them.

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How to join an ACA student society or network

An ACA student automatically becomes a member of their local ICAEW student society when they register on a training agreement. Student societies are run by students for students and are supported by regional teams to provide opportunities such as exam revision sessions, personal development seminars and networking events.

Who represents you?

ICAEW Student Council (ISC) is made up of representatives from student societies and networks around the world.

• Find out more and get involved