The FRC has published the 20th edition of
Key Facts and Trends in the Accountancy Profession. This report provides statistical information and trends on members and students in the accountancy profession. Information contained in the report is taken from the six UK Chartered Accountancy bodies (which includes the Institute), the Association of International Accountants and the Association of Accounting Technicians.
The report shows that membership within these accounting bodies grew by 2.8% worldwide to 590,000 members in 2021 and student numbers grew by 1.6% to 597,000. The report shows that the overall percentage of female members worldwide has increased from 36% in 2017 to 37% in 2021 and noted a continued decline in the number of audit registered firms (down from 5,127 in 2019 to 4,745 in 2021).