Chartered Accountants' Hall

Discover the fascinating history of Chartered Accountants' Hall, home to ICAEW since 1893.

Economia and the Coat of Arms

A brief history of how Economia (the ‘Institute Lady’) and the ICAEW coat of arms have evolved over time.

Guide to historical resources

A guide to key tools and resources for exploring the profession’s history, the development of accounting practice and the lives of accountants.

• Browse A-Z of resources

Research a firm's history

A guide to resources available from the ICAEW Library & Information Service that can be used to trace the history of an accountancy firm.

Trace an accountancy ancestor

A guide for genealogists highlighting resources available from the ICAEW Library & Information Service for tracing ancestors or relatives who were accountants.

• View the accountancy ancestors index

Find historical ACA examination materials

A guide on how to track down past ACA examination papers and associated materials.

History of the accountancy profession

Follow our timeline to explore the development of the UK accountancy profession, the course of events that led to the creation of ICAEW, and milestones from our founding to the present day.

Female firsts

Find out about the key female firsts in accountancy who helped pioneer the way for women in the profession.

Accountants in the Second World War

A collection of articles and resources on accountants who served during the Second World War and the war's impact on the profession.

• Accountants in the First World War