UK & International Accounting bodies

Stay in the know about industry news, legislation and your rights as an employee in the Finance and Accounting sector via the leading industry bodies.

UK Accounting bodies

Please find below the details of some of the sites, bodies and membership associations that Radley Green have found most useful for Finance and Accounting professionals in London. They can vary in terms of level or focus of support, and level of seniority so we always recommend asking your peers and doing your own research into these Accounting bodies:

ICAEW - Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

The ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales) is a leading professional membership organisation, supporting over 136,000 chartered accountants worldwide.

CIMA - Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

CIMA is the world's largest professional body of management accountants offering a globally recognised qualification aimed at developing accounting skills for the business environment.

ACCA - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

The ACCA is a global body for professional accountants with over 140,000 members

AAT - Association of Accounting Technicians

The AAT has over 120,000 members worldwide and is sponsored by the professional accountancy bodies CIPFA, ICAEW, CIMA and ICAS and offers a vocational progression route to all the UK's chartered and certified accountancy qualifications.

CIPFA - Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy

CIPFA is a professional accounting body and the only organisation that specialises in the public sector. It takes responsibility for the development and training of professional accountants and for their regulation through the setting and monitoring of professional standards.

IIM - Institute of Interim Management

The Institute of Interim Management (IIM) supports and represents professional interim managers & executives. Accreditation from the IIM entitles a Professional Interim to use designated letters of MIIM (Member) or AIIM (Associate).

International Accounting bodies

Please find below the details of some of the sites that Radley Green have found most useful for Finance and Accounting professionals in internationality:

CPA Australia - Certified Practice Accountant

CPA Australia has more than 122,000 members globally.

ICAA - Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia

The ICAA is the Australian professional body for more than 57,000 members who are undertaking the Chartered Accountants Program in Australia.

NZICA - New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants

The NZICA is the professional membership body for more than 32,000 accounting and business professionals who work across New Zealand and around the globe.

SAICA - The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants

The SAICA is the largest professional body for South African accountants.

GAA - Global Accounting Alliance

The GAA is an alliance of leading professional accountancy bodies in significant capital markets. They facilitate a co-operation between 11 of the world's leading professional accounting organisations.