Chartered Accountants Worldwide

The Institute is a member of Chartered Accountants Worldwide (CAW), a global family that connects over 1.8 million fellow Chartered Accountants and students in more than 190 countries. Together, we support, develop, and promote the role of Chartered Accountants as trusted business leaders, difference makers and advisers.

Being part of CAW means you are connected to accountancy professionals from Chartered Accountancy institutes from all corners of the world, who uphold the highest technical and ethical standards.

Our profession has been involved with setting global standards and leading the development for Chartered Accountants since the very beginning. Through its 15 member institutes, Chartered Accountants Worldwide is committed to promoting the expertise and skills of Chartered Accountants and the difference they make to individuals, organisations, communities and economies around the world.

Be part of something bigger – the benefits available to you

As a member or student of (institute), you are able to access the following benefits from Chartered Accountants Worldwide:-

• Increased recognition and promotion of the Chartered Accountancy qualification globally. As a qualified Chartered Accountant you have the opportunity to use the CAW Network Member logo to show you’re part of the global network of trusted professionals who carry the Chartered Accountancy qualification. To see how you can use the logo (free of charge) go to insert link
• The ability to connect with over 750,000 Chartered Accountants Worldwide through the CAW website, events and newsletters.  You can sign up to the CAW newsletter here (link to CAW website newsletter)
• Access to relevant cpd and networking events in person and virtually around the globe, allowing Chartered Accountants and students to come together to network and share best practice.
• Free access to best in class thought leadership from the world's leading institutes via social media channels and through the insights section of the CAW website, on topics from digital disruption and artificial intelligence to the latest technical developments, and the role of Chartered Accountants in building sustainability and tackling climate change.
• Support wherever you’re working worldwide through the international hub on the CAW Website, guidance and local networks around the world and through CAW Network USA. 

Be part of something bigger with the Global Network Member Logo

Your Chartered Accountant designation is an internationally recognised symbol of professional excellence, and we encourage all our members to display your letters after your name.

The CAW Network Member logo is exclusive to qualified members. When it’s displayed in conjunction with your Chartered Accountancy designation, you’ll gain additional local and global prestige. In fact, research indicates that by doing so, business leaders and clients will see you as more relevant to helping them do business internationally.

Where to display the logo

You can display the member-exclusive CAW Network Member logo along with your CA designation in a variety of places, including:

• Your website
• Letterhead and other stationery
• Your LinkedIn page
• Email signature
• Business card
• Social-media profiles

Chartered Accountants Worldwide Network USA

CAW Network USA connects and provides professional support to over 7,000 Chartered Accountants who are living and working in the USA and for those interested in the American market. They offer training and events to support Chartered Accountants and guidance on moving to the USA and qualifying as a CPA. 

One Young World - Youth leadership summit

CAW annually sponsors a group of young Chartered Accountants, aged between 18 and 35, from across our member bodies to take part in the youth leadership summit, One Young World.


One Young World gathers together the brightest young leaders from around the world, empowering them to create positive change. As well as representing CAW and their home institutes, our delegates have the chance to network, debate, make long-lasting connections and discuss innovative solutions for solving some of the world's issues. Our delegates 'fly the flag' for young Chartered Accountants, demonstrating how the analytical and problem-solving skills of a Chartered Accountant can contribute to improving the world we live in.

For further information about Chartered Accountants Worldwide, please visit: www.charteredaccountantsworldwide.com

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