ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the global body for

professional accountants. It aims to offer business-relevant, first-choice qualifications to

people of application, ability and ambition around the world who seek a rewarding career in
accountancy, finance and management.
At present there are 162,000 members and 432,000 students in 173 countries, being
supported to develop successful careers in accounting and business, with the skills needed
by employers. ACCA work through a network of 83 offices and centres and more than 8,500
Approved Employers worldwide, who provide high standards of employee learning and
development. Its unparalleled network of offices and centres around the world is staffed by
professionals who understand employers needs.
Developing finance capability
ACCA prepare accountants for business. Its qualifications and professional development can
be tailored to deliver the skills organisations need to develop their finance capability. It
provides renowned finance and accountancy qualifications for any organisation in any
sector. And with 83 offices and 400 examination centres worldwide, it has greatest
capability to deliver qualifications and professional development of any accountancy body.
It also works with organisations to deliver flexible, accessible, and cost effective training at
any level.
Strengthening the accounting profession
ACCA works with governments, national bodies, academic institutions and professional
organisations in developing markets and emerging economies around the world to build
capacity and develop the global profession. Today ACCA has approximately 70 formal
accountancy partnerships globally and has worked on over 40 developmental consultancy
projects in countries including the Czech Republic, Sierra Leone, Russia, China and Vietnam.
ACCA supports the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) in the implementation of
Statements of Membership Obligations (SMOs) through its partnerships, covering areas
such as examinations, regulation and monitoring, continuing professional development and
IFRS.
Wherever you go ACCA is there to support your career.