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Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is the global professional accounting body offering the Chartered Certified Accountant qualification (CCA). Founded in 1904 as the London Association of Accountants, it is one of six chartered accountancy bodies in the UK and Ireland, with over 750,000 members and students in 180 countries. ACCA was granted a Royal Charter in 1974.

ACCA's recognised qualification of Chartered Certified Accountant is a legally protected term. Individuals who describe themselves as Chartered Certified Accountants must be members of ACCA and if they carry out public practice engagements, must comply with additional regulations such as holding a practising certificate, carrying liability insurance and submitting to inspections.

Under its charter, ACCA's principal objective is advancing the science of accountancy, financial management and related subjects. It also aims to "advance and protect the character of the profession of accountancy" as well as to "promote the highest standards of competence, practice and conduct among members." Provided by Wikipedia