Who Are Chartered Accountants Worldwide?
We’re a global network of Difference Makers, uniting 16 leading Chartered Accountancy institutes and more than 2 million members and students across 190+ countries. But we’re not just about numbers—we’re about creating real impact.
Our mission is clear: to promote excellence, integrity, and positive change in Chartered Accountancy. Through unity and collaboration, we’re breaking down borders, connecting people, and sharing knowledge to shape the future of our profession.
As a network of Difference Makers, we’re redefining what it means to be a Chartered Accountant, using our expertise to make a tangible impact on organisations, communities, and the economy.
On this site, you’ll find a wealth of resources, insights, and thought leadership on key topics like AI, technology, sustainability, and wellbeing. Whether it’s enhancing financial reporting or staying ahead of audit developments, we’re here to empower our members and the wider community with knowledge that strengthens the profession and builds trust.
Whether it’s improving financial reporting practices or staying up to date with the latest audit developments, we’re here to empower our members and the wider community with knowledge that not only enriches the profession but also builds stronger public trust.
A Decade of Making a Difference: Chartered Accountants Worldwide Turns 10
Ten years ago, a group of the world’s leading Chartered Accountancy institutes came together with a shared vision: to demonstrate the vital role that Chartered Accountants play in building a better, more trusted global economy. Today, Chartered Accountants Worldwide marks that milestone, and it is well worth celebrating.
From its founding, Chartered Accountants has grown into a truly global network, now representing over 2 million Chartered Accountants and students across more than 200 countries. Member institutes span every continent, from Chartered Accountants Ireland and ICAEW in Europe, to SAICA in South Africa, CA ANZ in the Asia-Pacific, and beyond. That reach is not just impressive on paper. It translates into real influence on the standards, ethics, and practices that shape the world of business and finance.
Building Trust
Becoming a Chartered Accountant isn’t just about earning a qualification; it’s about laying the cornerstone for a world built on trust, a world where consumers, citizens, and stakeholders can rest assured that the systems we rely upon are solid, dependable, and geared towards progress.
In a world where complex structures and intricate systems underpin our daily lives, Chartered Accountants are the architects who ensure these foundations are rock-solid. When we – as a society – have faith in the information we’re presented with, when we believe in the structures we’re a part of, we have great collective potential. But that takes trust – and it’s this trust that allows businesses to flourish, governments to function, and societies to thrive.
As we navigate an increasingly interconnected and complex global landscape, the role of Chartered Accountants becomes ever more pivotal. Their presence provides the stability that businesses need to grow, the assurance that investors seek, and the accountability that societies demand.
With every audit conducted, every financial statement reviewed, and every ethical decision made, Chartered Accountants are charting a course towards a brighter future, one that’s rooted in trust and integrity.
Frequently asked questions
Chartered Accountants Worldwide is the global network bringing together leading Chartered Accountancy institutes from around the world. Created in 2012 and incorporated as CAW Ltd in 2015, Chartered Accountants Worldwide champions the value of the Chartered Accountancy profession by promoting world-class qualifications, trusted leadership and the strategic perspective Chartered Accountants bring to organisations, economies and society. Together, our members support professionals to drive sustainable growth, build confidence and create long-term value in a rapidly changing global economy.
Chartered Accountants Worldwide was created in 2012, when the organisation first came together under the Chartered Accountants Worldwide name, brand and logo. It incorporated as CAW Ltd in 2015.
Chartered Accountants Worldwide is headquartered at Chartered Accountants’ Hall in London, United Kingdom
Chartered Accountants Worldwide exists to champion and strengthen the Chartered Accountancy profession worldwide. Bringing together leading institutes across the globe, we promote world-class qualifications and training, trusted leadership and the strategic perspective that Chartered Accountants bring to business, economies and society. Through collaboration, knowledge-sharing and global opportunities, Chartered Accountants Worldwide safeguards the profession’s reputation for excellence, integrity and impact, ensuring Chartered Accountancy remains the pre-eminent qualification for the future of finance and business.
Chartered Accountants Worldwide brings together 16 leading Chartered Accountancy institutes from around the world.
Chartered Accountants Worldwide’s member institutes are: the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW); the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS); Chartered Accountants Ireland; Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ); the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA); the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA); the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI); the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP); the Institute of Indonesia Chartered Accountants (IAI); the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB); the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka); the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nepal (ICAN); the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Namibia (ICAN); the Botswana Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA); the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA); and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe (ICAZ).
Chartered Accountants Worldwide’s member institutes represent a global community of more than 2 million Chartered Accountants and students across 190+ countries. Together, we unite leading Chartered Accountancy institutes to promote excellence, integrity and the vital role Chartered Accountants play in organisations, economies and society.
No. Chartered Accountants Worldwide is not a qualification or an awarding body. You qualify as a Chartered Accountant through one of Chartered Accountants Worldwide’s member institutes (such as : the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW); the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS); Chartered Accountants Ireland; Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ); the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA); the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA)). Chartered Accountants Worldwide connects and promotes those institutes and the profession globally.
No. Chartered Accountants Worldwide does not regulate Chartered Accountants. Regulation and qualification sit with the individual member institutes and their national oversight bodies. Chartered Accountants Worldwide is a collaborative network that promotes and develops the profession.
Chartered Accountants Worldwide is the global network dedicated specifically to advancing and championing the Chartered Accountancy profession. We bring together leading Chartered Accountancy institutes from around the world to promote the value of the Chartered Accountant designation, share expertise, create global opportunities and strengthen the profession’s impact.
Organisations such as the Global Accounting Alliance (GAA) and the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) have different purposes and broader remits within the global accountancy ecosystem. Many Chartered Accountants Worldwide member institutes are also members of these organisations, reflecting the complementary roles each organisation plays.
Chartered Accountants Worldwide’s unique focus is on the Chartered Accountant community; promoting world-class qualifications, trusted leadership, ethical excellence and the strategic perspective Chartered Accountants bring to business, economies and society worldwide.
Chartered Accountants Worldwide Network USA is the regional network for Chartered Accountants Worldwide members living and working across the Americas. The network connects and supports Chartered Accountants through events, CPD and global opportunities, building on decades of support previously provided by ACAUS.
Chartered Accountants Worldwide supports the global Chartered Accountancy community through events, webinars, professional development resources, podcasts, mentoring and networks. Initiatives such as CAW Connects, member-institute women’s networks, the UAE Directory and CAW Network North America help Chartered Accountants and students build connections, share knowledge and access opportunities across borders.
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