Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

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Abbreviation	ACCA
Formation	30 November 1904; 119 years ago (1904-11-30)
Legal status	Chartered
Purpose	Education and training of members
Headquarters	London, United Kingdom
Region	180 countries[1]
Membership	252,500[2]
President	Ayla Majid [3]
CEO	Helen Brand
Main organ	Council
Revenue	£ 238.7 million (2024) [4]
Expenses	£ 224.8 million (2024) [5]
Staff	1,358
Students	526,520[2]
Website	www.accaglobal.com
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Founded in 1904, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is the global professional accounting body offering the Chartered Certified Accountant qualification (ACCA). It is the fourth-largest professional accounting body in the world, with 252,500 members and 526,000 future members. ACCA's headquarters are in London with principal administrative office in Glasgow. ACCA works through a network of over 110 offices and centres in 51 countries - with 346 Approved Learning Partners (ALP) and more than 7,600 Approved Employers worldwide, who provide employee development.

The term 'Chartered' in ACCA qualification refers to the Royal Charter granted in 1974.

'Chartered Certified Accountant' is a legally protected term.^[7] Individuals who describe themselves as Chartered Certified Accountants must be members of ACCA and if they carry out public practice engagements, must comply with additional regulations such as holding a practising certificate, carrying liability insurance and submitting to inspections.

ACCA works in the public interest, ensuring that its members are appropriately regulated. It promotes principles-based regulation. ACCA actively seeks to enhance the value of accounting in society through international research. It takes progressive stances on global issues to ensure accountancy as a profession continues to grow in reputation and influence.^{[citation needed]}