The ICAEW Library & Information Service offers a range of services and resources to support chartered accountants in all aspects of their work.
The Library & Information Service is located in the Business Centre at Chartered Accountants' Hall. However, you don't need to visit the library in person to get the most from the service – we offer a wide range of resources online and our enquiry team is ready to answer your questions wherever you are.
If you have any difficulties locating the information you need, please contact the enquiry team by email at library@icaew.com or via live web chat.
The Chartered Accountants’ Trust for Education and Research, a registered charity, owns the library and maintains and operates it for ICAEW.
The ICAEW Business Centre in Chartered Accountants Hall, London, has re-opened to members. At present our Library & Information Service continues to operate as normal, but the situation is being kept under review following UK government announcements on 8 December 2021. If you are planning a visit and would like confirmation of our opening hours please telephone ahead of your visit.
We continue to provide book loans, enquiry and research services, and digital resources to members and other users remotely, as well as to visitors in person.
Find out how to contact or visit the Library, borrow and return books, access eBooks and digital resources, and what we’re doing to keep visitors safe.
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Key resources, online and in print, designed to meet the needs of chartered accountants.
More infoThe ICAEW Library & Information Service provides a collection of key resources, online and in print, designed to meet the needs of Chartered Accountants.
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More infoUsers can take advantage of a number of search tools from the ICAEW Library & Information Service to access material available through our collection of online resources or to find out about articles, books and technical information that can be ordered through the enquiry service.
Hand-picked information and resources on a huge range of topics.
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Keep informed with the latest intelligence on your industry, competitors and markets.
More infoKeep up to date with the latest information on your industry, competitors and markets. We offer company reports and profiles, mailing lists, comparative reports and share history information.
Get accounting guides, economic forecasts, guides to doing business and tax information.
More infoResources on over 170 countries and territories including economic forecasts, guides to doing business and information on the tax climate in each jurisdiction.
Find market research, statistics and background on different business sectors.
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A world-class collection of books, journals and digital resources.
More infoThe ICAEW Library & Information Service offers you a world-class collection of books, journals and electronic resources. Explore our print and online resources and find out how we can help you keep up-to-date and stay informed.
Material on the history and development of the accountancy profession.
More infoThe ICAEW Library & Information Service holds a rich collection of material on the history and development of the accountancy profession, including a collection of online resources.