The Company
The Worshipful Company of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales is a Livery Company of the City of London, whose members are drawn from the membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).
Some of the Livery Companies have medieval roots, whilst others such as the Chartered Accountants’ Company, founded in 1977, represent the modern trades and professions of the City of London.
What is a Livery Company?
There are about 150 Livery Companies and Guilds scattered across the UK, with the largest concentration being the nearly 120 based in the City of London. Their members generally join for life, subject to medical/welfare issues.
Active since the late Norman period, as trade-promotion, welfare and charitable organisations, today their nearly 50,000 members focus primarily on fundraising and other support for good causes.
Annual grants typically exceed £75m, routinely putting the City’s Liveries and Guilds sixth in the list of UK grant-making bodies, and that excludes the many thousands of hours of personal time and pro-bono support, which their Members also provide.
The Chartered Accountants’ Livery Company
The Worshipful Company of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales is a Livery Company of the City of London, whose members are drawn from the membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).
Some of the Livery Companies have medieval roots, whilst others such as the Chartered Accountants’ Company, founded in 1977, represent the modern trades and professions of the City of London.
Members have developed their careers in many sectors, including holding leading roles in professional firms, roles in industry, commerce and financial services, governance roles, and academia.
Together, the members share a commitment to the accountancy profession working in the public interest and contributing to society.
As a Livery Company representing the “modern City” the Company works closely with other modern Livery Companies and is an active member of the Financial Services Group of Companies.
Our Principal Activities
Support for our Profession
To promote the values and objectives of the accountancy profession, to nurture leadership and to influence the broader business debate.
Promoting Fellowship
To socialise with each other and with members of other Livery Companies, cooperating on the above aims.
Fundraising for Good Causes
To raise funds for the related charity from Members and make distributions to a range of good causes.
Support for the City of London
To contribute to the governance and objectives of the City of London Corporation, and also provide expert input to the Lord Mayor, Sheriffs and Corporation of London.