Is networking on your to-do list for 2026? Why not join one (or more) of our 30 vibrant communities to connect with peers and access tailored events and resources. Or become part of one of five specialist faculties, which will keep you at the forefront of the profession with the latest trends and technical insights. ICAEW members can join all communities and most faculties for free, and non-members can join too. Find the community or faculty that’s right for you here.

Faculties

Audit and Assurance

The audit and assurance landscape is fast-paced and constantly changing. Joining this faculty gives you access to essential guidance and support on how to achieve audit quality in practice. The faculty engages with government, standard-setters and regulators on auditing issues. Resources include the faculty's digital magazine, Audit and Beyond, and monthly technical updates.

Corporate Finance

The Corporate Finance Faculty is a large network of corporate finance professionals, with members from professional services firms, companies, banks, private equity, venture capital, law firms and brokers. The faculty helps professionals adapt to emerging issues in an environment of constant change through their Corporate Financier magazine, guidelines, webinars and events – including an annual reception.

Corporate Reporting

The Corporate Reporting Faculty helps you navigate new and existing reporting requirements through the By All Accounts series and through digital factsheets covering the latest developments in UK GAAP and IFRS at no additional cost to your membership. You will also gain access to the standards tracker: a unique tool that allows you to quickly identify the standards applicable to a particular accounting period. 

Financial Services

The Financial Services Faculty provides specialist support for the UK financial services sector, fostering excellence and insight among its professional members. Through events, webinars, newsletters and factsheets the faculty aims to equip members to succeed in ever-evolving economic, technological, and regulatory landscapes. 

Tax 

The Tax Faculty offers expert guidance and support, enabling you to provide advice on tax legislation to your clients or business. You can join the Tax Faculty at no additional cost and benefit from a weekly e-newsletter, regular webinars, a digital magazine and technical guidance. 

Communities

From academia to valuations, ICAEW has a wide range of communities you can join. You’ll find a selection of them outlined below, but take a look at our full list for more information:

Excel

Do you use Excel in your organisation? Are you using it to its full potential? Join the 41,000 chartered accountants who are already part of the Excel Community to develop your spreadsheet skills and minimise mishaps. Access Excel resources including monthly newsletters, tips and tricks, webinars and publications. 

Farming & Rural Business

Stay up to date with guidance on practical, technical, and strategic issues as part of the 6,200-strong Farming & Rural Business Community. By joining this network, you will receive regular newsletters and webinars featuring the latest farming sector updates.

Forensic & Expert Witness

The Forensic & Expert Witness Community provides essential resources, support and news on the latest technical and regulatory changes for forensic accountants and expert witnesses. Their 7,500 community members find out about sector developments through community newsletters and webinars.

Healthcare

To lead clients through the changing healthcare landscape, you’ll need to know how healthcare trusts, pharmaceuticals and NHS practices are being affected. The 8,600-strong Healthcare Community ensures that you’ll remain in the know by providing events, webinars and access to ICAEW’s e-Library, which features key resources from the sector. 

Internal Audit

Learn more about the issues and challenges facing internal auditors and users of internal audit by joining this dedicated community. Alongside the community’s 10,800 members, you will be able to access support, resources and insight from experts on the latest technical and regulatory changes impacting the internal audit function.

Restructuring & Insolvency

As corporate insolvencies continue to rise, businesses are in more need than ever of skilled practitioners. The Restructuring & Insolvency Community provides guidance, support and representation to 7,800 accountants those working in the sector. 

Solicitors

The Solicitors Community aims to help its 4,900 members navigate the latest changes in legal services. It provides practical guidance, tailored resources and access to key business and law journals, as well as updates on Solicitors Regulation Authority accounts rules. 

Valuation

The 14,800-strong Valuation Community will help you navigate this increasingly complex field by providing expert insight into regulatory and technical changes. Gain access to economic and business valuation updates, as well as related events and webinars.