What is a Chartered Accountant and what makes them different?

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (the Institute) is the professional body representing Chartered Accountants in Australia. The ICAA reach extends to more than 67,000 of today’s and tomorrow’s business leaders, representing some 55,000 Chartered Accountants and 12,000 of Australia’s best accounting graduates.

A Chartered Accountant has completed one of the most thorough educational training qualifications on offer; their experience sets them apart.

Chartered Accountants have:

• Highly developed communication and technical skills
• Dedication to completing work to a high standard
• Commitment to self improvement and development
• Ambition to achieve the best for their clients.

The Chartered Accounting qualification equips Chartered Accountants with the perfect blend of learned principles and practical application.  As a Chartered Accountant having completed the Chartered Accountants Program we have achieved our qualification with one of the world’s most trusted accounting brands.

As a Chartered Accountant (and as part of the Global Accounting Alliance), Chartered Accountants can work anywhere in the world in whatever industry they choose.