The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland
Established in 1888, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) is the world’s first professional body of accountants. It is the only professional body of chartered accountants in Scotland and is one of the oldest professional organisations in the UK.
ICAS members help businesses and organisations across Scotland, the UK and the wider world to succeed. They use their expert skills and knowledge to provide business advice, bring international experience and assurance to organisations, and develop the accountancy profession.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland is a registered charity and is dedicated to protecting and promoting the public interest in all aspects of financial services. The institute is a trusted and respected professional organisation that strives to maintain professional standards and help members to stay up-to-date with industry developments and regulatory changes.
The institute’s aim is to set, support and promote the highest possible standards of professional conduct, education and corporate governance and to ensure that Scottish chartered accountants remain at the forefront of their profession.
The institute is committed to ensuring that all its members and students adhere to the ethical and professional standards, and are up-to-date with the latest regulatory changes in the profession. ICAS has a comprehensive and comprehensive system of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) which all members must undertake every year to maintain their professional status, as well as participating in training and educational events throughout the year.
The institute encourages its members to use their knowledge and expertise to benefit the wider community and to express the highest level of personal integrity. Members of the institute are expected to act with honesty and integrity, to maintain the trustworthiness of their profession and to hold each other to this high standard of professional conduct.
To become a member of ICAS, applicants must pass an exam and be assessed against professional education, training and experience requirements. The institute has established a range of recognised qualifications and professional roles, recognised throughout the UK, which enable members to demonstrate their competence and increase their professional standing.
The institute has a long-standing commitment to promoting and protecting the public interest in the accountancy profession and its members are expected to uphold this commitment. ICAS has produced a Code of Conduct to provide guidance and advice to members on core ethical principles that they should adhere to when they practise their profession.
The institute is committed to supporting its members to build their skills, knowledge and development throughout their career. ICAS provides workshops, conferences and other events to help members stay up to date with industry developments and changes in regulations. Members are encouraged to share knowledge and insights with each other, to network and build professional relationships, to access development and mentoring opportunities, and to support each other in their professional development.
The institute also runs an awards programme that recognises and celebrates the success of its members. The awards are a great way for members to gain recognition for the achievements, the high standards and the quality of the services that they provide to clients.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland is a leading professional body of accountants in Scotland, established to set and support the highest possible standards of professional conduct, education and corporate governance, and to ensure that members remain at the forefront of their profession. The institute is committed to protecting and promoting the public interest in all aspects of financial services, and to providing its members with the best possible support and development opportunities to help them to be successful, trusted and respected advisors to the organisations they serve.
