The society serves approximately 5,500 members who come from a range of business and commerce, accountancy practices, the public sector and third sector roles. We are directly engaged in the development of the local economy and community and regards the promotion of the profession as an important part of its work. It also acts as a link between the ICAEW in Moorgate Place and members in the district.

ICAEW West of England is a member organisation and we aim to both support our ICAEW Chartered Accountant members and ACA students in the West of England areas as well as supporting ICAEW national initiatives. We also aim to represent the views of members in the area to ICAEW in London.

ICAEW West of England is made up of Office Holders: a President and supported by a Deputy President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary and other members of the general committee. The Office Holders and members of the general committee are ICAEW members who undertake their role in a voluntary capacity to support their membership body. They receive no remuneration for the time that they contribute to ICAEW west of England.  For further information about the committee structure, its meeting dates and minutes, or any other information contact Karen Evans.

ICAEW West of England is working with The West of England Combined Authority (WECA) on a accountancy support programme to help small businesses become more financially resilient.

The programme provides small businesses with up to one full day of hands-on support from a chartered accountant registered with ICAEW’s Business Advice Service (BAS).

In return, businesses will receive a financial diagnostic, as well as bespoke advice and guidance on effective financial management.

The programme also aims to enable growth and boost the productivity of small businesses, helping them to adopt new tools and processes.

The programme will help businesses:

• Better understand their financial position and assess how they could strengthen their financial resilience, for example analysis of their balance sheet, profit and loss and cashflow with guidance as to where there are areas for investigation or resolution
• Understand how they could benefit from new financial management processes and best practice, for example improving financial reporting and forecasting, data management and controls
• Access a network of expert financial support from ICAEW West of England
• Understand how their businesses will benefit in the future from the support of a chartered accountant

ICAEW West of England BAS-registered members who would like to get involved in this scheme should contact Karen Evans.

For further information support for your business under the Accountancy Support Programme, please contact:

Daisy Jeffery
Enterprise Executive
Growth Hub, West of England Combined Authority and Local Enterprise Partnership
M: 07436 629534
T: 0117 456 6955
daisy.jefferys@westofengland-ca.gov.uk

BADCASS (Bristol and District Chartered Accountant Student Society) is the body that represents ACA students under ICAEW training contracts in the West of England area. BADCASS  provides support and organises events across the area, from social and networking events to wellbeing and soft skills seminars, as well as career and personal development events.

To find out more information or how to get involved contact Karen Evans.

WECAN is a recently formed group, set up to provide networking, wellbeing, career and personal development events for members in this next phase of their professional journey.

To find out more information or to get involved contact Karen Evans.

The primary role of ICAEW West of England is to provide support and meet the needs of all members, and to encourage meaningful communication between members and all parts of the ICAEW. All Chartered Accountants (ACA & FCA) and students training with the ICAEW are welcome to join this closed group.

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