About Us

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).

The Chartered Accountants’ Company is one of almost 120 Livery Companies and Guilds in the City of London. 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.

Collectively, the Livery Companies have a key role in the governance of the City of London, support the promotion of the City of London and the wider United Kingdom as a place of business, and have a significant philanthropic role.

The Chartered Accountants Company promotes the ethical and professional standards, competencies, and talents which our profession represents.

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 accountant 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.

Any member of the ICAEW is well to apply for membership of the Company. The membership is a fraternity of professionals who share their support for the City of London and their profession. Members share professional and business experiences outside of their daily roles.

Members periodically gather for formal dinners in City of London Livery Halls, City of London formal and civic events, and participate in an eclectic range of social events. Important roles of the Livery and its members are supporting Charity and affiliated organisations, including military units.

The Chartered Accountants’ Livery Charity is the Charity related to the Company. Members are strongly encouraged to make regular contributions to the Charity.

The Charity is governed by its trust deed and its trustees. The Charity pages present the objectives and work of the Charity.

Socially, the Company’s year opens with our Installation Church Service and Dinner in October, when the Master-Elect taking office.

Two more major Dinners follow shortly after Christmas and in April, either at Chartered Accountants’ Hall or at other Livery Halls around the City. In July, the Lord Mayor usually invites us to hold our Annual Banquet at Mansion House, which is always a great occasion.

In addition, the Company runs a range of other social events, including a carol service, and various smaller lunches, suppers, visits and trips to sporting, and cultural locations and events around the country. There is often also a Master’s Weekend, which is frequently abroad.

The Company participates in Inter-Livery competitions such as golf, bridge, tennis, real tennis, shooting, go-karting, swimming and Tough Mudders, and individual Members engage in a wide range of other supported activities, both for enjoyment and to raise money for our Charity.