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The organisations listed here are a selection from over 30 such bodies in the UK

Association of Accounting Technicians - an organisation providing training and continuing professional development for accounting technicians

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) - an international accountancy body for Chartered Accountants

British Accounting Association (BAA) - an organisation for those interested in teaching and research in accounting and finance

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) - provides for accountants in business such as financial managers and accountants who work in industry, commerce, not-for-profit and public sector organisations

Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) - a body aimed at public services.

Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) - the largest professional accountants organisation in Europe. Claims to have over 124,000 members.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland - the professional body for Chartered Accountants in Scotland.

Institute of Certified Book-keepers - promotes the profession of book-keeping by reflecting the role of the book-keeper in commerce and industry.

Institute of Cost & Executive Accountants - a professional body promoting "the study and adoption of scientific methods in industrial and commercial enterprise, local government, public service and internal audit streams".

Institute of Financial Accountants - a body providing qualifications for non-chartered accountants wishing to work in financial management.

Society of Professional Accountants - an association of over 1,500 Chartered Accountants from the ICAEW working in smaller practices

Worshipful Company of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales - A Livery Company for Chartered Accountants with an associated charitable trust. Provides social and professional events for ICAEW members, promotes standards, organises funding for charitable purposes and, like the ICAEW, monitors policy developments relating to the profession

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Last Update 08-Jan-2012

Date first published 08-Nov-2005