Why remain a member?

As a member your designation links you to a trusted international network which opens doors to opportunities and influence.

As a member you get:

• Exclusive access to discounts and savings
• Access to CPD webinars, diplomas and conferences, alongside free content
• Access to our Knowledge Centre, which can keep you informed and ready for what's next
• Potential to join committees, district societies and network groups to shape the profession and build community
• Support when you need it most. With Thrive and CA Support, you have wellbeing resources and confidential help for personal, professional and financial challenges
• Complimentary career coaching, interview prep and tailored guidance, designed to help you grow, pivot or level up.

Thinking of resigning?

If you are considering resignation, whether due to a career change, a career break, financial concerns or simply reassessing your membership, it’s important to understand your options first.

In many cases, keeping your membership may be easier and more cost-effective than resigning and reapplying later.

Talk to us before you decide

We understand the commitment it takes to qualify as a Chartered Accountant, and we want to support you in maintaining your membership wherever possible. If you are experiencing financial dfficulty, we have options available to help.

Before making a final decision, we ask that you reach out to explore all available options tailored to your situation, including supports such as discounts on your fee If you decide to resign, we will guide you through the next steps and provide the resignation form. Please note that this form is not available online and can’t be accepted without contacting us first.

Terms of resignation

If, following a conversation with our team, you proceed with resignation then please note the following:

1. You will no longer be able to describe yourself as a Chartered Accountant
2. Resignations take effect from the date they are processed and cannot be backdated. Subscription fees for the current year may still apply.
3. In line with Institute byelaws, you will be asked to return your certificate of membership as part of the process
4. Under Byelaw 6.4, where a complaint has been made or comes to the attention of the Head of Professional Conduct, a resignation will not take effect until all related disciplinary matters have been concluded.

Implications of resignation

If you wish to proceed with resignation, please be aware that resignation of your membership means:

1. You must remove the Chartered Accountant designation from CVs, LinkedIn, all online profiles, business cards or professional materials. 
2.  Access to member services, supports and benefits will cease. 
3. Returning to membership at a later date involves additional costs and requirements

What happens if I don’t renew my subscription?

If you do not renew your membership, or pay your subscription, your membership may be ceased under Institute byelaws.

Allowing your membership to cease can result in additional requirements should you wish to rejoin

If you’re not planning to renew, please reach out to us to voluntarily resign.

Next steps

If you are unsure, or wish to proceed with resignation, please get in touch with us. If you are emailing or submitting a quick query form, please include your member number.

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