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Congratulations on reaching this major milestone and becoming a Member.

Become an active member: it's great for your CV.

Here is a selection of events recommended if you are new to the profession or in the early stages of your career.

Developing a career plan will ensure you take active control of your career rather than making passive decisions about your development with no clear career direction. Enjoying your work and the environment you work in is essential if you are to have a fulfilling career ahead.

A simple guide on how to start building your network

Developing a global mindset is essential if you want to progress in today’s competitive business environment. Experience of working internationally is often seen as critical career experience for reaching senior management levels.

How ICAEW can help you develop your non-technical skills

Learn more about how you can volunteer and share your knowledge and expertise in helping us inspire the next generation of chartered accountants.

Tips to help you when looking and applying for a new job

ICAEW has teamed up with Simon Gray, ICAEW Chartered Accountant, former recruiter and author of ‘Super Secrets of Successful Executive Job Search’, to create a series of podcasts offering expert insights in how to find and secure the finance job you want.

Developing a global mindset is essential if you want to progress in today’s competitive business environment. Experience of working internationally is often seen as critical career experience for reaching senior management levels.

Self-employment is a choice many members take, whether it’s setting up a Practice, setting up their own business or having a number of different income streams.

Returning to work after a career break can be a daunting experience. Here's some guidance to help you plan your career break, and support for when you’re ready to return to work.

ICAEW’s Career Breakers Community is a forum for members planning to return to work after a career break. It offers a space to connect, collaborate, offer feedback and opinions, share information and ideas and give and get support.

More and more people are requesting flexible working as a way to bring about better work/life balance. Flexible working is not about working less but rather having greater control to get work done more effectively. This page offers guidance on how to request flexible working and how to make it work for you and your employer.

ICAEW hosts regular workshops to help those members on a career break get back into work. Find out more about forthcoming events.

Search for your next accountancy or finance role.

Useful tips on exit planning, succession planning, business valuation and managing a successful transfer when you want to retire from your business.

Approaching your retirement, there are a number of options for you to consider if you don't want to retire from working life completely. This page provides you with a selection of books, articles and links to help you explore and evaluate your options.

You may want to consider other options than full retirement when you give up your current job. This could include anything from setting up your own business to volunteering at home or overseas. This page contains articles and links to help you explore the options open to you as a trained accountant, whose professional skills and experience will continue to be in demand.

Books, articles and useful links to help you plan and manage your retirement finances.

Welcome to the ICAEW members area: your portal to members'-only content, offers, discounts, regulations and membership information.

Longstanding members can enjoy retirement with special life member discounts and offers.

After ten years of being an associate member of ICAEW you can apply for fellowship at no extra cost.