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Get helpful answers to common questions about ICAB membership, fees, renewals, member benefits, and professional requirements. Explore key information designed to support both current and prospective members.
You may apply for membership if you have met the required educational, examination, and practical experience standards, or if you are already a member of an approved professional accounting body recognised by ICAB.
Applications for membership must be submitted to ICAB using the prescribed forms on the ICAB Member Portal along with the applicable fee. Each application is reviewed by the Secretariat and approved by the Council.
Yes. If you are applying based on completion of exams and training, you are generally expected to apply within 12 months of completing the requirements, although extensions may be granted in appropriate circumstances.
ICAB has several classes of membership: Associate, Ordinary, Practising, Overseas, Retired, and Life. Members are first admitted as an Associate or Ordinary Member and can apply for transfer to the other classes of membership.
Only Ordinary, Practising, Overseas, Retired and Life Members are entitled to use the designation “Chartered Accountant” and the letters “CA”. Fellows may use “FCA”.
Members are required to pay an admission fee upon joining and a subscription fee, depending on the date of admission. Members are thereafter required to pay an annual subscription fee.
Annual subscriptions are due on January 1 each year.
If your fees remain unpaid for six months, your membership will lapse. However, the Council may exercise discretion in certain circumstances.
If you are admitted after June 30, only half of the annual subscription fee is payable for that year.
In exceptional cases of hardship, the Council of ICAB may waive or reduce fees at its discretion. A request should be made using the prescribed form on the ICAB Member Portal before January 1.
Members are required to keep their contact details, place of employment, and practice status up to date by updating their profile on the ICAB Member Portal. Requests for name changes must be submitted to ICAB with supporting official documentation, such as a marriage certificate. If the member experiences any difficulty accessing the ICAB Member Portal, they should contact the ICAB Secretariat.
Yes. All members receive an official membership certificate, which remains the property of ICAB and must be returned if membership ends.
You may resign by submitting a written request to ICAB. Any outstanding fees must still be settled.
Yes. Former members may apply for re-admission, subject to meeting ICAB’s requirements and paying any applicable fees.
Yes. You must hold a valid practising certificate to engage in public practice.
A practising certificate is a licence issued by ICAB that allows members to offer accountancy services to the public.
AYes. ICAB issues General and Specialty practising certificates, depending on the scope of services and experience of the member.
Practising certificates are valid for one year and must be renewed annually.
Members must meet experience requirements, provide references regarding that experience from a Practising Member of ICAB, comply with continuing professional development (CPD), be in good standing, and pay the applicable fees.
No, except in limited circumstances where the Council may grant temporary permission under specific conditions.
The AGM is a yearly meeting where members receive reports, approve financial statements, elect Council members, and appoint auditors.
All members in good financial standing are eligible to attend and vote at general meetings.
Yes. ICAB allows participation and voting at meetings using electronic platforms.
Yes. You may appoint another member as your proxy to vote on your behalf.
Council members are elected by the membership at general meetings, typically by ballot.
Yes, most members in good standing are eligible to be nominated and elected to the Council, subject to the rules.
Members must comply with the International Code of Ethics (including Independence Standards) of IESBA, including principles such as integrity, objectivity, professional competence, confidentiality, and professional behaviour.
Members who breach the By-Laws or professional standards may be subject to investigation and disciplinary action.
Professional misconduct includes actions that bring discredit to the member, ICAB, or the profession, including unethical or incompetent conduct.
Complaints are reviewed and investigated by designated committees, which may refer matters for disciplinary action if necessary.
Penalties may include suspension, expulsion, withdrawal of practising certificates, or other sanctions.
Yes. Members have the right to appeal decisions to the Appeals Committee.
