ICAS

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) is the world’s first professional accountancy body. The Institute was the first to adopt the designation " Chartered Accountant” and the letters “CA” are still an exclusive privilege in the UK for its members.

ICAS has been training CAs for over 150 years, and are highly regarded throughout the world for the high calibre of its members. The institutes influence extends far beyond the UK, reaching European and International stages. It has over 18,000 members, with roughly 3000 students commencing CA training each year.

Why train as a CA

The CA qualification provides a passport to top jobs in finance and management around the world. Over 2000 members are currently working overseas with 4,500 members located in England and Wales.

In addition to the 16,000 or so members, about 1000 students commence CA training each year. Primarily graduates, ICAS students are recruited to authorised training offices in public practices and increasingly in industry and commerce throughout the UK.

ICAS students receive balanced, integrated training through classes as well as structured work experience within their employer organisations. The end result is professionals with specialist knowledge and all-round business skills.

This is why CA is recognised internationally as one of the leading professional accountancy qualifications.

ICAS is the fastest growing accountancy body in the UK and the only UK professional accountancy body to both educate and examine all of its students. The CA qualification is known around the world for consistency and high standards and ICAS enjoys a widely recognised reputation for providing the 'gold standard' in accountancy education.

The CA Qualification explained

To study for the CA qualification you enter into a three year ‘training contract’. This contract is in addition to your terms and conditions of employment and is a contract between you, ICAS and your authorised employer. It acknowledges the commitment of your employer to provide effective training and requires your commitment to contribute to the work of the employer.

For more information on ICAS, visit the website.