THE INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF SCOTLAND - ICAS

First professional body in the world with more than 20,000 financial bookkeepers in more than 100 countries worldwide. Received its royal charter in 1854, it was the first organization who adopted the designation Chartered Accountant and the designatory letters, CA. The services it provide include technical advice, regulation and compliance support, free and comprehensive Information Service, offers and discounts, career development tools, courses, accountancy news, qualifications, and events.