Chartered Accountant
Chartered Accountants were the first accountants to form a professional body, initially established in Britain in 1854. The Edinburgh Society of Accountants (formed 1854), the Glasgow Institute of Accountants and Actuaries (1854) and the Aberdeen Society of Accountants (1867) were each granted a royal charter almost from their inception.[1] The title is an internationally recognised professional designation.
Chartered Accountants work in all fields of business and finance, including audit, taxation, financial and general management. Some are engaged in public practice work, others work in the private sector and some are employed by government bodies.[2][3][4]
Chartered Accountants' institutes require members to undertake a minimum level of continuing professional development to stay professionally competitive. They facilitate special interest groups (for instance, entertainment and media, or insolvency and restructuring) which lead in their fields. They provide support to members by offering advisory services, technical helplines and technical libraries. They also offer opportunities for professional networking and career and business development.[5]
In the United States the approximate equivalent is the Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
India[edit source | editbeta]
In India, the profession of chartered accountancy is regulated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India which was established by an act of Parliament under the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949. Prior to 1949, Restricted State Auditors were registered with the respective princely states and British provincial State Governments. However, now, the Restricted State Auditors have become redundant.
ICAI continues to keep the membership alive through yearly payment of prescribed fees. Associate member of the ICAI are entitled to use the prefix 'CA' to their name from 07-08-2009. Further, members who are in full-time practice, and have completed 5 years of practice, can add 'FCA' as
Chartered Accountants work in all fields of business and finance, including audit, taxation, financial and general management. Some are engaged in public practice work, others work in the private sector and some are employed by government bodies.[2][3][4]
Chartered Accountants' institutes require members to undertake a minimum level of continuing professional development to stay professionally competitive. They facilitate special interest groups (for instance, entertainment and media, or insolvency and restructuring) which lead in their fields. They provide support to members by offering advisory services, technical helplines and technical libraries. They also offer opportunities for professional networking and career and business development.[5]
In the United States the approximate equivalent is the Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
India[edit source | editbeta]
In India, the profession of chartered accountancy is regulated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India which was established by an act of Parliament under the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949. Prior to 1949, Restricted State Auditors were registered with the respective princely states and British provincial State Governments. However, now, the Restricted State Auditors have become redundant.
ICAI continues to keep the membership alive through yearly payment of prescribed fees. Associate member of the ICAI are entitled to use the prefix 'CA' to their name from 07-08-2009. Further, members who are in full-time practice, and have completed 5 years of practice, can add 'FCA' as