Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

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Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
AbbreviationACCA
Formation30 November 1904;119 years ago (1904-11-30)
Legal status Chartered
PurposeEducation and training of members
Headquarters London, United Kingdom
Region
179 countries [1]
Membership
247,734 [2]
President
Joseph Owolabi
CEO
Helen Brand
Main organ
Council
Revenue
Increase2.svg £ 219.8 million (2023)
ExpensesIncrease2.svg £ 186.4 million (2023)
Staff
1,358
Students
526,520 [2]
Website www.accaglobal.com
[3]
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ACCA advertisement on a Hong Kong tram

Founded in 1904, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is the global professional accounting body offering the Chartered Certified Accountant qualification (ACCA). It has 240,952 members and 541,930 future members worldwide. 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.

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

'Chartered Certified Accountant' is a legally protected term. [4] 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 ]

History

ACCA traces its origin to 1904, when eight people formed the London Association of Accountants to allow more open access to the profession than was available through the accounting bodies at the time, notably the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS). As of 2020, the vision of ACCA is to develop the accountancy profession the world needs.

Key dates in ACCA history include: [5]

Qualifications

The art deco Adelphi building from the 1930s, located at 1-10 John Adam Street in London, is the current HQ of ACCA Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), Adelphi, John Adam Street.jpg
The art deco Adelphi building from the 1930s, located at 1-10 John Adam Street in London, is the current HQ of ACCA

The term Chartered Certified Accountant was introduced in 1996. Prior to that date, ACCA members were known as Certified Accountant. It is still permissible for an ACCA member to use this term. Members of ACCA with post-qualification experience of more than five years and have completed the required continued professional development are designated Fellows, and use the designatory letters FCCA in place of ACCA.

The term Chartered refers to the Royal Charter granted by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom.

Chartered Certified Accountants work in all fields of business and finance. Some are engaged in public practice work, others work in the private sector and some are employed by government bodies.

Since Chartered Certified Accountant is a legally protected term,[ citation needed ] individuals who describe themselves as such must be members of ACCA. If they carry out public practice engagements, they must comply with additional regulations such as holding a practising certificate, being insured against any possible liability claims and submitting to inspections.

ACCA offers the following certifications:

Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA)

Chartered Certified Accountant is the professional body's main qualification. Following completion of up to 13 professional examinations, three years of supervised, relevant accounting experience and an ethics module, it enables an individual to become a Chartered Certified Accountant. The ACCA professional examinations are offered worldwide four times yearly in March, June, September and December as paper-based and computer-based exams. On-demand computer-based exams (CBE) are also offered for the first four exams (BT, MA, FA, LW), and Session CBEs for the rest (PM, TX, FR, AA, FM) which are available to be taken at ACCA licensed exam centres. [7] A Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Applied Accounting (after completing the Fundamentals level of the exams, the Ethics and Professional Skills module and submitting a Research and Analysis project), is offered in association with Oxford Brookes University.

From September 2018 onward, the syllabus comprises 13 examinations and an Ethics and Professional Skills module (EPSM), [8] although some exemptions are available. [9] In April 2019, a Data Analytics unit was added in EPSM .

The qualification is structured in three modules, plus an Ethics and Professional Skills module and a Professional Experience Requirement (PER). [10]

The Applied Knowledge level consists of 3 examinations:

The Applied Skills level consists of 6 examinations:

The Strategic Professional level involves 4 examinations: 2 from Essential and any 2 from Options.

Essential (or Compulsory):

Options:

The ACCA full Professional qualification is regarded as the equivalent of a UK master's degree by the UK NARIC and Department for Education.

Subjects include: Financial accounting, Management accounting, Financial reporting, Taxation, Company law, Audit and assurance and Financial management.

Foundation-level qualifications - Foundations in Accountancy (FIA)

ACCA offers a range of foundation-level certificates and diplomas - collectively referred to as Foundations in Accountancy (FIA) [11] - which provide an entry point for anyone new to accounting and finance and who doesn't meet the minimum entry requirements for the ACCA Qualification (which is three GCSEs and 2 A Levels or equivalent, in five separate subjects). Students can start at any level within the Foundation level, but it is recommended that students without any formal academic qualifications start with the Introductory Diploma in Financial and Management Accounting and complete exams Recording Financial Transactions (FA1) and Management Information (MA1); then progress to the Intermediate Diploma in Financial and Management Accounting and complete exams Maintaining Financial Records (FA2) and Managing Costs and Finance (MA2); before progressing to the Diploma in Accounting and Business and completing Business and Technology (FBT), Management Accounting (FMA) and Financial Accounting (FFA). Students can use the Foundation-level awards as an entry route onto the ACCA Qualification. Students who complete the Diploma in Accounting and Business will be given exemption from the first three exams of the ACCA Qualification (BT, MA and FA) and can start their studies on the ACCA Qualification with Corporate and Business Law (LW).

In order to achieve a certificate for the exams completed students must also complete a foundation ethics module called Foundations in Professionalism, but this only has to be completed once, even if a student wishes to achieve both certificates and the diploma.

The Foundation-level exams are available as paper-based exams held in March, June, September and December or as on-demand computer-based exams throughout the year at ACCA licensed exam centres.

Other qualifications

The ACCA also offers certain other qualifications: [12]

Disciplinary proceedings

ACCA students, affiliates and members are bound by ACCA rules and regulations. ACCA is able to take disciplinary action (such as revoking ACCA qualification or exacting a fine) against them if they breach ACCA rules. ACCA rules and regulations are governed by English and Welsh law and ACCA disciplinary decisions can only be challenged in England and Wales. [27] [28]

ACCA-X online courses

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ACCA-X logo

Launched in early 2015, ACCA-X [29] are online courses for students starting their studies in accountancy and business. These courses are available for the first seven Foundations level exams and hosted on edX, with content developed by Epigeum.

In April 2016, ACCA-X won the Best eLearning and Online Education Award at the International and European Association Awards held in Berlin, Germany. [30]

Free courses

The following courses are free and available to anyone in the world:

These courses are available in all but three countries: [35]

Exams passed in these three modules and the completion of 'Foundations in Professionalism' module will lead to the Diploma in Accounting and Business.

Memberships

Affiliate

Candidates register as student members to undertake the professional qualification.

Upon successful completion of the examinations, student members transfer to Affiliate status.

"For ACCA affiliates to gain admission to full membership, they must demonstrate, on the application form, that they have obtained a minimum of three years of acceptable, supervised, practical experience in an accountancy role (or roles) and have reached the required standard of competence." [39]

Fellowship

From 2008, Fellowship, or senior membership of ACCA, is awarded automatically based on 5 years' continuous membership, subject to compliance with Continuing Professional Development requirements. [40] This practice is different to many other accounting bodies whose members may attain senior memberships only after demonstrating outstanding achievement or contribution made to the accounting profession or at large. [41] [42]

Fellow members of ACCA use the designatory letters FCCA in place of ACCA.

Continuing Professional Development

Before 2005, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) was mandatory only for holders of 'Practicing Certificate' and 'Insolvency Licence'. From 2005 to 2007, ACCA phased in mandatory CPD requirements for all members. [43]

Europe

United Kingdom and Ireland

The ACCA or Chartered Certified Accountant qualification is fully recognised in both the United Kingdom and Ireland.

  • Under its Charter, ACCA works in the public interest.
  • It is a Designated Professional Body under the Financial Services and Markets Act, business activities.
  • It is a Recognised Professional Body under the Insolvency Act to issue permits to individual Chartered Certified Accountants to conduct insolvency appointments.
  • It is also a Recognised Qualifying Body and Recognised Supervisory Body in relation to company auditing under the Companies Act of 1989.
  • ACCA is a member of the Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies (CCAB). Members of these bodies are deemed to hold equivalent-level qualifications and advertisements for jobs often state that an organisation is looking for a CCAB-qualified individual.
  • Full members of CCAB organisations including ACCA could apply for ICAEW membership subject to certain criteria. [44]
  • Only ACCA, ICAEW, ICAS, Association of International Accountants (AIA) and Chartered Accountants Ireland (CA Ireland) are able to authorise members to conduct audit, insolvency and investment business work in both the United Kingdom and Ireland.
  • Outside these countries, legal recognition by government authorities and mutual recognition by equivalent overseas institutes, varies. Where full legal or mutual recognition is not available, ACCA members can sometimes obtain advanced standing in terms of sitting local accountancy examinations. ACCA's strong global reputation may make it unnecessary to acquire a local designation.
  • Similarly, many universities and educational providers recognise ACCA as equivalent to at least a Bachelor's degree in accountancy, for the purpose of obtaining credit towards a local master's degree or an advanced study program.

The Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) assigned ACCA Qualification to 'Level 8' of the Irish National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) in 2018. Level 8 holds Irish postgraduate qualifications, such as postgraduate diplomas and master's degrees. [45]

In 2011, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC; then Professional Oversight Board) published information for the first time about its concerns over self-regulation by particular institutes. Press reports highlighted comments about ACCA, which had implemented recommendations to improve its examination syllabus, but needed to pay greater attention to monitoring long-time members. [46] In 2011, 2012 and 2013 the ACCA professional body had the highest percentage of A&B (best) outcomes from FRC's Recognised Supervisory Body (RSB) visits to a sample of 'Registered UK Audit Firms'. ACCA firms tend to audit smaller and less complex clients.

As of 2022 there were over 109,000 members and 71,000 students in the UK & Ireland.

European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA) & Switzerland

The ACCA qualification is legally recognized by all member countries of the European Union under the Mutual Recognition Directive. This recognition extends to the European Economic Area nations and Switzerland. For example, a holder of the ACCA could practice as an accountant in all member countries of the European Union, European Economic Area and Switzerland, describing himself/herself as ACCA or Chartered Certified Accountant. Access to local professional qualifications requires a separate test.

At the end of 2016 there were over 16,000 members and almost 60,000 students in Europe (excluding the UK & Ireland).

Turkey

ACCA and the Union of Chambers of Certified Public Accountants of Turkey (TÜRMOB) signed a partnership agreement in 2004 which enables TÜRMOB members resident in Turkey to follow the ACCA Strategic Professional level and achieve ACCA membership.

North America

United States

At the end of 2016 there were 2,015 members in the US.

Canada

ACCA announced a Mutual Recognition Agreement with Certified General Accountant (CGA Canada) effective from 1 January 2007; renewed in 2011 for a further 5 years period until December 2017. [48] As of 2006, Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA), World Education Services and the Odette School of Business at the University of Windsor indicated that the evaluation recognized ACCA as having the Canadian equivalence of a bachelor's degree (four years) in Accounting. The Canadian branch of ACCA is pursuing recognition for statutory audit purposes in the province of Ontario under the province's Public Accounting Act of 2004.

Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants and Certified Management Accountants of Canada (CMA Canada) announced a joint qualification 'Chartered Professional Accountant or CPA Designation', but whether this designation will impinge on ACCA's application for recognition in Ontario is uncertain.

On 29 November 2012 the ACCA opened up legal proceedings against the CICA to operate in Canada, complicated by the merger of the accounting profession in Canada, incorporating CICA, CMA Canada and CGA to use 'Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)'. A 10-year transitional period requires all CPA members to use CPA, 'legacy designation' rather than the newer designation. The merger completed in 2015.

At the end of 2016 there were 3,011 members in Canada.

Oceania

Australia

ACCA has an office in Sydney and holds exams in major cities including Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane.

ACCA members are not eligible to be registered company auditors as of right. [49] CPA Australia and Institute of Public Accountants recognise ACCA qualification as sufficient to obtain a skill assessment as an Accountant for the purposes of immigration.[ citation needed ] The Tax Practitioners Board accredited ACCA as a recognised tax agent association and as a recognised BAS agent association on 12 May 2010.Member | IFAC

Subject to passing exams in Australian tax and law, ACCA members may obtain the equivalent level of membership from the Institute of Public Accountants.[ citation needed ]

CA ANZ Strategic Alliance

In June 2016, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), announced a strategic alliance. ACCA members do not qualify to become a full member of CA ANZ, additional requirements relating to residency and membership length must be satisfied before CA ANZ membership may be granted.

At the end of 2016 there were 3,414 members and 1,721 students in Australia.

New Zealand

ACCA member, affiliate and student activities in New Zealand are managed by its office in Australia, supported by Network Panel members based in Auckland and Wellington as well as member advocates based in Christchurch.

With the merger of Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia (ICAA) and the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants in December 2014, the newly created 'Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)' became the sole national accountancy body in New Zealand, which is in a strategic alliance with the ACCA. [50]

At the end of 2016 there were 502 members in New Zealand.

Caribbean, Central and South America

The ACCA is an affiliate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Caribbean. [51] The ACCA qualification is legally recognized in the French Guiana (Part of France and hence subject to European Union regulations).

At the end of 2016 there were 4,857 members and 16,000 students in the Caribbean.

Africa

Kenya

ACCA is recognised in Kenya and has an office in the country. Some universities offer ACCA.[ citation needed ]

Namibia

ACCA was awarded full and unconditional accreditation status as a professional body in Namibia by the statutory Public Accountants' and Auditors' Board (PAAB) on 24 November 2016. The PAAB is a statutory body established to oversee the profession and maintain a register of persons entitled to work or practise as public accountants or public auditors in Namibia.[ citation needed ]

South Africa

Although ACCA holds recognition for statutory tax purposes, [52] it has no agreement with any accountancy body in South Africa, while ICAEW, ICAS and CA Ireland have agreements with South African Institute of Chartered Accountants.On the 6th of July 2023 ,The Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors , formally accredited the ACCA as an additional route for future members to attain the Registered Auditor in South Africa.Only members of the ACCA and South African Institute of Chartered Accountants can carry out External Audits in the country from the 1st of April 2024.

Zimbabwe

ACCA Zimbabwe is one of the constituent bodies of the Public Accountants and Auditors Board (PAAB). The PAAB is a statutory body established in 1996 to oversee the profession and maintain a register of persons entitled to work or practise as public accountants or public auditors in Zimbabwe. Only ACCA members in good standing and Institute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe can register as auditors.

Asia

China

ACCA entered China in late 1980s, and has developed its China base rapidly in recent years. It has entered into agreements with 41 Chinese Universities, many of which are leading in the disciplines of finance and accounting as well as having excellent academic reputations in a wider range of subjects. The most well known institutions include Tsinghua University, Xiamen University, Central University of Finance and Economics, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, Southwestern University of Finance and Economics, Xi'an Jiaotong University and Sun Yat-Sen University.

As of early 2024, ACCA had 29,000 members and 148,000 students in China, with 11 offices in Beijing, Changsha, Shanghai, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Shenyang, Qingdao, Wuhan, Hong Kong SAR, and Macau SAR. [53]

Hong Kong

An Agreement of Recognition Arrangement (ARA) between ACCA and Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA; local statutory accountancy body) was put in place on 22 August 2006, backdated to 1 July 2005. This was less flexible than the previous rule.

The old agreement was terminated on 30 June 2005 forcing ACCA members to accept the so-called "8 unfair terms" e.g., hold a degree recognised by HKICPA, work under HKICPA authorised employers, attend workshops and pass HKICPA's Final Professional Examination (FPE), etc.

This notwithstanding, HKICPA members could join in ACCA without any further requirement.

The ACCA qualification is highly accepted by the Hong Kong employment market. Most HKICPA members qualified through a joint scheme with Hong Kong Society of Accountants (HKSA) which operated for more than 20 years. HKSA later became HKICPA. [48]

At the end of 2016 there were 18,238 members and over 8,000 students in Hong Kong.

India

UK qualified students are eligible for exemptions in the following papers of the CMA qualification (2012 syllabus) offered by The Institute of Cost Accountants of India: [54]

Foundation: Complete exemption.

Intermediate:

Paper 5- Financial Accounting

Paper 6 - Laws, Ethics & Governance

Paper 8-Cost Accounting and Financial Management

Paper 10- Cost and Management Accountancy

Paper 12- Company Accounts and Audit

Final:

Paper 14- Advanced Financial Management

Paper 15- Business Strategy and Strategic Cost Management

Paper 17- Strategic Performance Management

Paper 18- Corporate Financial Reporting

Paper 20- Financial Analysis and Business Valuation


In 2021, ACCA India organized a nationwide 'Financial Literacy Drive' for children. The programme was delivered with the help of ACCA members in India

Macau

ACCA currently is legally recognised with the joint scheme relationships by Macau Society of Certified Practising Accountants (local statutory accountancy body) in Macau.[ citation needed ]

Malaysia

On 13 August 2007, ACCA and the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA) signed an MRA that provided a route for members to join the other body. [48] The ACCA or Chartered Certified Accountant qualification, along with 10 other professional accounting qualifications, [55] is recognised by the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA). MIA also recognises 21 Malaysian university qualifications as a prerequisite for registration as a chartered accountant in Malaysia. Only MIA members qualify as accountants in Malaysia under the Accountants Act, 1967.

ACCA is statutorily recognised in Part II of the First Schedule of the Accountants Act, 1967. Therefore, ACCA qualification is eligible to be admitted as MIA member, which then opens the opportunity to practice as a public accountant (audit firm). One has to attend MIA public practice programme and then apply for audit approval and passed the audit approval interview. [56]


At the end of 2016 there were 12,521 members and 42,000 students in Malaysia.

Nepal

From 2014, Tribhuwan University has recognized ACCA (after full membership) as equivalent to bachelor's degree if pursued after intermediate level. [57]

Pakistan

The ACCA qualification confers the Qualified Company Secretary designation in Pakistan. ACCA and the local statutory accounting body Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) offer partial recognition of each other.

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan recognises ACCA members qualifications as equal to master's degree in Commerce (MCom). ICAP also awards some exemptions to ACCA affiliates.

On 4 December 2014, ACCA and ICMAP (Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan) signed an MOU to enhance the existing academic recognition arrangements between the two accounting bodies. This MoU shall facilitate students and members of ACCA and ICMA Pakistan to earn dual qualification and membership on a fast track basis. [58]

At the end of 2016, there were 3,843 members and over 37,000 students in Pakistan.[ citation needed ]

Singapore

In Singapore, holders of ACCA had until 31 December 2016 and existing students have until 31 December 2018 to complete the ICPAS PAC and qualify for the Chartered Accountant of Singapore professional designation through the previous transitional arrangements. [59] [60] [61]

Taiwan

According to rules 6(iii) & 9 of accountancy examination published by Taiwan government, ACCA members are entitled to obtain advanced standing in the examinations to become a Certified Public Accountant in Taiwan.

United Arab Emirates

In March 2014, ACCA signed a strategic partnership agreement with UAE's national accountancy body Accountants and Auditors Association (AAA) to help the latter develop a new Chartered Accountant qualification nationwide. The exams will be held jointly, and successful graduates will gain both ACCA and UAE's new Chartered Accountants' qualifications - the UAECA (United Arab Emirates Chartered Accountant). [48]

Skyline University College is the first ACCA Gold Approved Learning institute in the UAE. [62]

Global qualification partnerships

Through partnerships with professional institutions, ACCA offers students and members access to other related qualifications. [63]

Academic qualifications

Professional qualifications and other accreditations

Representation worldwide

ACCA is represented on many committees and bodies around the world, including the following: [67]

Country/RegionOrganisation
AmericasInteramerican Accounting Association
ArgentinaFederación Argentina de Consejos Profesionales de Ciencias Económicas
ArmeniaAssociation of Accountants and Auditors of Armenia
AzerbaijanChamber of Auditors of Azerbaijan Republic
BahamasBahamas Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants

BarbadosBarbados Small Business Association

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Barbados

BelizeInstitute of Chartered Accountants of Belize
BotswanaBotswana Institute of Accountants
BrazilInstituto dos Auditores Independentes do Brasil
BruneiBrunei Darussalam Institute of Certified Public Accountants
CambodiaMinistry of Economy and Finance

Kampuchea Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Auditors

CanadaCertified General Accountants' Association of Canada
CaribbeanInstitute of Chartered Accountants of the Caribbean
ChinaChina National Audit Office

Chinese Institute of Certified Public Accountants

CyprusInstitute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus
Czech RepublicChamber of Auditors of the Czech Republic

Union of Accountants of the Czech Republic

East AfricaEastern Central and Southern African Federation of Accountants
Eastern CaribbeanInstitute of Chartered Accountants of the Eastern Caribbean
EgyptEgyptian Society of Accountants and Auditors
EthiopiaEthiopian Professional Association of Accountants and Auditors
EuropeAccountancy Europe (formerly Fédération des Experts Comptables Européens)

South Eastern European Partnership on Accountancy Development

GeorgiaThe Georgian Federation of Professional Accountants and Auditors
GreeceInstitute of Certified Public Accountants of Greece
GuyanaInstitute of Chartered Accountants of Guyana
Hong KongHong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants
IndonesiaIkatan Akuntan Indonesia
IranIranian Association of Certified Public Accountants
IrelandInstitute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland
JamaicaInstitute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica

Jamaica Business Development Corporation

JordanJordanian Association of Certified Public Accountants
KenyaInstitute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya
LesothoLesotho Institute of Accountants
MalawiPublic Accountants Examination Council of Malawi
MalaysiaMalaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants
MaltaMalta Institute of Accountants
MexicoInstituto Mexicano de Contadores Públicos
MoldovaAssociation of Professional Accountants and Auditors of Moldova
NigeriaInstitute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
PolandAccountants Association in Poland

Polish Chambers of Statutory Auditors (KIBR)

RomaniaBody of Expert and Licensed Accountants of Romania

Chamber of Financial Auditors of Romania

SerbiaSerbian Association of Accountants and Auditors
Sierra LeoneInstitute of Chartered Accountants of Sierra Leone
SingaporeInstitute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
Sri LankaInstitute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka
SwazilandSwaziland Institute of Accountants
TanzaniaNational Board of Accountants and Auditors
ThailandFederation of Accounting Professions
Trinidad and TobagoInstitute of Chartered Accountants of Trinidad and Tobago

The Business Development Company Limited

TurkeyUnion of Chambers of Certified Public Accountants of Turkey
UkraineChamber of Auditors of Ukraine

Ukrainian Federation of Professional Accountants and Auditors

United Arab EmiratesAccountants & Auditors Association

Dubai Financial Services Authority

United KingdomAssociation of Accounting Technicians

Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments

Chartered Institute of Taxation

UruguayColegio de Contadores, Economistas y Administradores del Uruguay
VietnamMinistry of Finance of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam

State Audit Office of Vietnam

Vietnam Accounting Association

Vietnam Association of Certified Public Accountants

ZambiaLusaka Stock Exchange

Zambia Chamber of Small & Medium Business Associations

Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants

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The Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka, is a professional body offering qualification in management accountancy in Sri Lanka.

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