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ICAEW Communities

Information, insights, guidance and networking opportunities on a range of industry sectors, professional specialisms and at various stages throughout your career. Free for ICAEW members and students.

Contents

A

A man holding a tablet computer, and a woman holding a disposable coffee cup, sitting outdoors on a stone bench in a park-like setting. They are looking at something on the tablet screen.
Academia & Education
Free to join

B

A man and a woman in formal business attire standing indoors near large glass windows, shaking hands in a professional setting.
Black Members
Free to join
An archery target with concentric coloured rings, mounted outdoors against a backdrop of blue sky with scattered clouds. A single arrow is embedded in the target, striking near the center.
Business and Finance Professional
Professional designation application

C

A pair of blue sneakers on asphalt, positioned between two large white arrows painted on the ground, one pointing left and the other pointing right, symbolizing a choice or decision point.
Career Breakers
Free to join
Several hands holding large, colourful jigsaw puzzle pieces, arranged together on a grassy surface, symbolizing teamwork and collaboration.
Charity
Free to join
A yellow construction hard hat placed on a desk alongside rolled-up architectural plans and a black calculator, suggesting a work setting related to engineering, construction, or design.
Construction & Real Estate
Free to join
A modern conference room with a long glass-top table surrounded by black leather chairs. Large floor-to-ceiling windows in the background reveal a city skyline with tall buildings under a bright sky.
Corporate Governance
Free to join

D

A close-up of a hand interacting with a smartphone screen displaying colourful financial charts and graphs, against a blurred background of lights. The image suggests data analysis or stock market tracking.
Data Analytics
Free to join
Several hands arranged in a circle on a wooden surface, with palms and fingers touching to form a unified shape, symbolizing teamwork, unity, and collaboration.
Diversity & Inclusion
Free to join

E

Several large wind turbines standing on a green grassy field under a bright blue sky with scattered white clouds, representing renewable energy and sustainability.
Energy & Natural Resources
Free to join
A person seated at a workstation in front of multiple large screens displaying various video feeds and graphics, resembling a control room or monitoring setup. The individual is using a laptop, and the environment suggests a high-tech or broadcast operations setting.
Entertainment, Sport & Media
Free to join
A colourful wooden abacus placed on a wooden surface, featuring multiple rows of beads in vibrant colours used for counting or basic arithmetic.
Excel
Free for ICAEW members. £138 + VAT for non-members

F

A red agricultural combine harvester working in a golden wheat field, creating a clear path of harvested crop. The image is taken from above, showing the contrast between the uncut wheat and the freshly harvested section.
Farming & Rural Business
Free for ICAEW members. £138 + VAT for non-members.
A person holding a smartphone in one hand, with a bright triangular beam of light projected from the phone toward the person’s eyes. The background is softly lit in warm tones.
Forensic & Expert Witness
Free for ICAEW members. £138 + VAT for non-members.

G

A cargo ship sailing on deep blue water, viewed from above. The vessel is loaded with colourful shipping containers arranged in neat rows, creating a striking contrast against the surrounding ocean.
Global Trade
Free to join.
Formerly known as the Exporting Community

H

A close-up view of a laboratory microscope with a gloved hand adjusting the objective lens. The image highlights the precision equipment used for scientific research or analysis, with metallic components and a glass slide visible under the lens.
Healthcare
Free for ICAEW members. £138 + VAT for non-members.

I

A close-up of a magnifying glass and a pen resting on a sheet of paper filled with printed numbers, likely financial or accounting data, symbolizing analysis, auditing, or detailed examination.
Internal Audit
Free for ICAEW members. £138 + VAT for non-members.

M

An industrial robotic arm in bright orange colour positioned over a metal work surface, equipped with a precision gripper tool. The setting is a modern manufacturing or assembly facility, with machinery and structural elements visible in the background.
Manufacturing
Free to join

N

Hands holding graduation caps and rolled diplomas with golden ribbons raised against a clear blue sky, symbolizing academic achievement and celebration.
New members
Free resource supporting a community of leading global accountancy professionals

P

A close-up of a chessboard with a dark king piece prominently in the foreground, positioned on a light square. In the background, other dark chess pieces, including pawns, are slightly out of focus. The board features alternating light and dark squares, symbolizing strategy and decision-making.
Personal Financial Planning
Free to join
A person walking up steps while carrying a silver metal briefcase in one hand. The individual is dressed in dark clothing, and other people in similar attire are visible in the background, suggesting a professional or business setting.
Portfolio Careers
Free to join
Formerly known as the Independent Advisers & Consultants Community
The Palace of Westminster in London, featuring its iconic Gothic architecture and the Elizabeth Tower (commonly known as Big Ben) with a clock face visible. The building is set against a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.
Public Sector
Free to join

R

A wooden block tower game with one rectangular block partially pulled out from the stack, highlighting a moment of tension or strategy in gameplay. The blocks are light-coloured and arranged in alternating layers on a smooth surface.
Restructuring & Insolvency
Free for ICAEW members. £138 + VAT for non-members.
Hands typing on a laptop keyboard while holding a credit card, placed on a wooden table. A smartphone lies nearby, and a coffee cup is positioned in the background, suggesting an online payment or e-commerce activity in a casual workspace setting.
Retail
Free to join
Three active, middle-aged people jogging together on a paved path lined with trees in an outdoor park setting. The background shows greenery and sunlight filtering through the trees.
Retirement
Free resources to help you manage the transition to retirement and make the most of your options

S

Three terracotta pots arranged in a row on a wooden surface, each containing a hyacinth plant at different stages of growth. The plant on the left is a small bud, the middle one is partially bloomed, and the right one is in full bloom with vibrant blue flowers. A blurred green lawn is visible in the background.
Small and Micro Business
Free to join
Hands gently holding a small plant with green leaves and roots surrounded by soil, symbolizing growth, care, and environmental sustainability. The background is softly lit, creating a clean and natural setting.
Small Practitioners
Free to join (ICAEW members only)
A wooden gavel resting on a table next to two stacked books, with a bronze balance scale in the background. The scene suggests themes of law, justice, or legal proceedings, set against a softly blurred indoor backdrop.
Solicitors
Free for ICAEW members. £138 + VAT for non-members.
A group of people standing in a circle outdoors, raising a colourful globe together toward the sky. The background shows a bright, clear sky, symbolizing global unity, teamwork, and diversity.
Sustainability and Climate Change
Free to join

T

An open suitcase neatly packed with vacation essentials, including a straw hat, striped flip-flops, a folded beach towel, a pair of sunglasses, a bottle of sunscreen, and a vintage-style camera. The suitcase is placed on a wooden surface, suggesting preparation for a summer holiday or beach trip.
Travel, Tourism & Hospitality
Free to join

V

A wooden block shaped like a building and a stack of coins balanced on a blue plank resting on a round wooden base, symbolizing financial balance or property investment.
Valuation
Free for ICAEW members. £138 + VAT for non-members.

W

Four women standing together indoors, engaged in conversation and smiling, with a blurred modern office background.
Women In Finance
Free to join