Why Join Us?
The Chartered Accountants’ Company provides a unique opportunity to be part of a small and distinguished peer group of Chartered Accountants. It contributes to the continued success of the City of London and of the profession by engaging in the following activities:
Support for the City & Lord/Lady Mayor
Liverymen are entitled to participate in civic elections (Lord Mayor and Sheriff elections).
All members can take part in other civic events, supporting the Mayoralty and its themes each year, which can include the provision of expert input though the Financial Services Group of Livery Companies and engaging with other Liveries, Guilds, Wards, and connected and affiliated organisations.
Fostering the Profession of Accountancy
Members are ICAEW members from industry, commerce, the third sector and professional accountancy firms.
The Company provides a forum for leaders in our profession to contribute and listen to views and opinions on matters of current interest.
It has a complementary role to ICAEW and is an ambassador for our members’ interests within the City of London.
Supporting our Charitable Mission
A crucial part of the Company’s task is support of the Profession and wider community. The financial vehicle for such support is our Charity.
The Charity is fortunate to have an expendable endowment due to the generosity of our members and members’ donations each year. The Charity typically distributes grants of £200,000 a year.
Other support of the Company’s charitable mission, volunteering for example, is organised through the Livery Committee.
Fellowship
Having joined, members will enjoy taking part in our events and meeting other members. We would encourage members to try to attend at least one of the Livery Dinners each year.
We hold four formal black-tie dinners each year, one of which is usually held at the very prestigious Mansion House in summer. Dinners are held in other livery halls around the City, a great chance to see inside these beautifully historic buildings.
In summer, we hold a Master’s Weekend where we visit interesting and historic places planned and hosted by the Master.
There are other events of a more informal nature such as theatre trips, walks around London, cheese and wine tastings to name but a few.
Being a member also enables one to get involved in ‘inter Livery’ activities and events such as golf, bridge, sailing, clay pigeon shooting and the very popular Sheep Drive.
What happens next?
If you would like to apply to join the Company, please do complete the application form or contact the Clerk to the Company.