About Chartered Accountants Worldwide Network USA
In a complex global economy, talented, ethical and committed professionals have never been more highly valued and in demand
What is Chartered Accountants Worldwide Network USA?
On 19 November 2020 ACAUS (The Association of Chartered Accountants USA) and Chartered Accountants Worldwide (CAW) joined together to form Chartered Accountants Worldwide Network USA.
Chartered Accountants Worldwide Network USA is the first regional network to be established by Chartered Accountants Worldwide to support over 7,000 Chartered Accountants who are living and working in the USA and to help us raise the profile and reputation of our profession in the world’s largest economy. In 2023 we started expanding our coverage to include Chartered Accountants living / working in Canada and the Caribbean and have added chapters in Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto. Grand Cayman is to be added in October 2024.
Chartered accountancy is a global profession, and never has it been more important for us to think and act together, as a connected global community. CAW Network USA will provide access to a wide range of relevant Continuing Professional Development courses and events, both live and on-demand and networking opportunities. It will also help to increase the strength and visibility of the Chartered Accountancy brand in North America.
Chartered Accountants Worldwide Network USA is committed to ensuring all Chartered Accountants working in North America continue to stand apart – defining excellence throughout their career, throughout the world.
Benefits
What benefits do Chartered Accountants Worldwide Network USA get?
CAW Network USA will provide a number of benefits including:
» Access to a broader network of Chartered Accountants in the North America and globally, connecting our 7,000 members in the USA, members in Canada and the Caribbean, and the overall CAW Network of 1.8m members and students worldwide;
» Access to broader range of relevant CPD and events, online and in person;
» Enhanced support for members, including a helpful platform for knowledge sharing and collaboration, in particular at these challenging times, to keep economies moving;
» Access to on-line training targeted at Chartered Accountants who want to take advantage of Mutual Recognition Agreements to become US CPAs, and
» Increased visibility and strengthening of the Chartered Accountancy brand/profession in the North America.
Chartered Accountants Worldwide
Chartered Accountants Worldwide
Chartered Accountants Worldwide brings together the leading institutes of Chartered Accountants from around the world to support, develop and promote the vital role that Chartered Accountants play throughout the global economy.
Chartered Accountants have been a mark of excellence across all aspects of business and financial life for over 150 years. Today, Chartered Accountants advise organisations, lead major companies, shape economic policy and deliver effective financial management and reporting.
Together, we’re committed to ensuring that our members continue to stand apart, defining excellence throughout their career, throughout the world.
Connecting hundreds of thousands of members and students, we:
» promote the commitment of our global membership to the highest standards of professional and ethical practice
» create greater opportunities globally for those seeking to become or develop as Chartered Accountants – and those looking to train or employ them
» share expertise and innovation to maintain Chartered Accountancy’s position as the preeminent qualification for those in accountancy, finance and business.
Our Mission
Founded in 1980 as the Association of Chartered Accountants in the United States, ACAUS rebranded in 2020 to become Chartered Accountants Worldwide Network USA. CAW Network USA is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting qualified accountants from fifteen Chartered Institutes with members who reside in the U.S. In 2023 we are expanding our coverage to include members in Canada and the Caribbean.
Our mission is to facilitate the professional success of our members, promote the business community’s recognition of, and respect for, these professionals. Since our founding in 1980, we have worked to achieve this by focusing on achieving increased: