Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand members in North America
What is Chartered Accountants Worldwide Network USA?
Chartered Accountants Worldwide Network USA (CAW Network USA) is an organization dedicated to helping Chartered Accountants succeed in North America. CAW Network USA is run by a team of US based volunteers with a full time Chief Executive.
CAW Network USA is the first local network of Chartered Accountants Worldwide, an organization that represents 1.8 million Chartered Accountants and students worldwide and is dedicated to global promotion of the Chartered Accountancy profession.
Benefits for CA ANZ members
If you haven't registered with CAW Network USA, membership is covered by CA ANZ for all members living / working in the United States. From March 2023 members living / working in Canada and the Caribbean are eligible to join. We have added a few chapters in Canada in 2023 and will add others based on demand in / after 2024.
What are the benefits of registering with CAW Network USA for CA ANZ members?
- By registering with CAW Network USA, you will be participating in a 7,000+ strong, US based organization with a nationwide presence that is dedicated to supporting the needs of Chartered Accountants who reside in the United States.
- Networking with likeminded individuals and access to technical and other resources to help you fulfil CPD requirements of CA ANZ membership.
- No membership fees – CA ANZ automatically pays membership fees and all CA ANZ ACAs and FCAs resident in the USA are eligible for membership.
- Access to in person local Chapter events in 22 cities as of November 2023.
- Access to webinars and events put on by CAW Network USA, and its strategic partners.
- Supporting CA ANZ members working/living in the USA. CAW Network USA is a non-profit organization helping educate and network CAs. All revenue goes towards supporting and improving our support for members.
Networking
Opportunities to network with fellow Chartered Accountants and Chartered Professional Accountants in our national network of local Chapters.
Network in both social and professional settings with individuals who like you are transplants to North America and share common interests and experiences along with similar challenges of living and working in North America.
CPD
Access to a wide spectrum of educational conferences, webinars and events including ones that help fulfill your Continuing Professional Development or Continuing Professional Education Requirements.
As a NASBA accredited educational provider, CAW Network USA issues US CPE credits for CPE accredited events.
Discounted Courses
Discounted access to CAW Network USA's proprietary online IQEX exam training course for Chartered Accountants and Chartered Professional Accountants who are eligible to take advantage of Mutual Recognition Agreements to become US CPAs.
As an international organisation, CA ANZ is committed to supporting its members wherever they may be located around the world, including though our network of Link Members, which provides networking opportunities in many of our international regions. Remember to update your current address in your CA ANZ profile so we can remain connected and support your international career.
Our International Hub will provide regularly updated content and events targeted to your location. Visit the International Hub and bookmark for future visits.
For member support, you can contact our CA ANZ Americas staff directly at [email protected]
CA ANZ Representative
Jayson Poulton
CA ANZ Home Institute Representative
As a CA ANZ member residing in the USA, the cost of full CAW Network USA membership is covered through your annual membership fees. Simply register below and, once approved, you will gain access to a wide range of webinars, as well as virtual and in-person CPD and social events. Being a member provides a fantastic opportunity to network with fellow international Chartered Accountants.
About Jayson Poulton
Jayson serves as the CFO of Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) Americas, based in New York. His career began in public practice with BDO in Melbourne and has since built a career in international financial services, including roles at MF Global and CBA in London, before moving to New York. He is a qualified Financial and Operations Principal accredited by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).
As a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), Jayson represents CA ANZ on the board of CAW Network USA and serves as the Rest of World Representative on the CA ANZ Council. He has also held various leadership roles within CA ANZ, including Education Team Leader for the UK Overseas Member Committee and New York Tri-state Link Member Representative..
CA ANZ members wanting to become US CPAs
A member of CA ANZ may be eligible to obtain US CPA license through reciprocity if he or she is a member in good standing of CA ANZ and meets the eligibility criteria under the Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA).
Members will be required to sit the International Qualification Examination (IQEX), set by the AICPA and administered by NASBA, then meet the requirements of one of the 55 State Boards of Accountancy in order to be licensed or certified as a CPA.
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Our Comprehensive IQEX Program
Based on over twenty years of experience in teaching IQEX courses, Henry Zimmer has prepared a Comprehensive IQEX Program that covers everything an eligible professional needs to learn to successfully pass the exam.
All participants will receive study notes written in an easy-to-follow conversational style that emphasize the most likely topics tested on the exam.
Registration for CA ANZ members for CAW Network USA
In order to be added to our membership database and to gain access to member only events and resources, please fill out the request form below.
Stay connected with CAW Network USA Events
Becoming a US CPA
SAICA obtained its Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) with AICPA/NASBA in January 2020. Later that year we did a webinar on becoming a US CPA, after the first SAICA members had sat / passed the IQEX exam. Now 5 years later we are redoing this presentation and hearing about their path to becoming a USA CPA, from 4 members who have passed the IQEX exam between 2022 and 2025. To be held on Thursday 17th July at noon Eastern / 6pm South Africa.
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New England Summer Mixer
Please join Chapter president Greg Franz for our CAW Network USA summer mixer on Tuesday July 22nd 2025 from 6pm. Our venue is the City Tap House Boston (Seaport), located at 10 Boston Wharf Rd, Boston, MA 02210. Members in good standing with ICAEW, ICAS, Chartered Accountants Ireland, SAICA and CAANZ, as well as any paid up associates $25. members of other CAW institutes, CPA Canada or Guests $50.
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CAW Network USA – Empire State Building Executive Social
Join CAW Network USA for an unforgettable evening of high-altitude networking and relaxed conversation. We’ll kick things off with the red-carpet experience to the top of the Empire State Building - offering stunning views of the city skyline and a unique setting to connect with fellow members and finance professionals.
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