Supporting Canadian professionals – the value of CAW Network USA membership
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 CPAC members
If you haven't registered with CAW Network USA, membership is covered by CPAC 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 CPAC 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 CPAC 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 CPAC 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.
Eligible Canadian CPA Bodies
SAICA Representatives
Sylvia Tsen, CPA Canada Representative
CPA Canada Representative
Membership of CAW Network USA will give you access to a wealth of insights and events from around the world – it is an ideal gateway to a global view on the business and finance community.
About Sylvia Tsen
Agile senior management leader who combines strategy development, governance process, relationship building, and operational IT to implement programs that build value, improve stakeholder satisfaction, and increase organizational effectiveness.
Adaptable to new situations and new teams, Sylvia has an established history of leading and re-aligning groups for new initiatives. Some of her most rewarding experiences have been working with talent to develop their strengths and mentoring them for their next career opportunity.
USCPA NOW Course
USCPA NOW
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.
Annual Memberships
Who can join CAW Network USA?
Participation in CAW Network USA’s activities is for Chartered Accountants who are members of one of the 16 Institutes that are members of Chartered Accountants Worldwide and Chartered Professional Accountants who are CPA Canada members.
What is the cost to join CAW Network USA?
Chartered Accountants who are members of CA ANZ, CAI, ICAEW, ICAS, SAICA and reside in North America are eligible for free membership upon registration with CAW Network USA. Members of CPA Canada living in the USA are eligible to become Associates simply by registering on the CAW Network USA website and opting in for communications.
To become an Associate when registering with CAW Network USA you can Pay the Associate annual fee of US $60/year. This will allow you to participate in CAW Network USA paid events / online offers at the same cost as CAW Network USA members. The registration runs from 1st November 20XX to 31st October 20XY.
We are confident that with everything CAW Network USA offers, you will find the annual fee represents excellent value.
- Online peer to peer network
- Wide spectrum of educational conferences, webinars and events
- Discounted access to CAW Network USA’s proprietary online IQEX exam training course
* waived for members who are active in leading chapters or projects for us. To discuss this contact chiefexecutive@cawnetworkusa.com
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Mixer in San Diego at Cutwater, Miramar
Mixer in San Diego at Cutwater, Miramar – From 6.00pm on Thursday 8th January 2026
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CAW Network USA – Pittsburgh Chapter Holiday Party
Pittsburgh Chapter – Holiday Party Saturday January 10th 2026 at 6pm Eastern.
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