Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) 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 ICAS members
If you haven’t registered with CAW Network USA, membership is covered by ICAS for all ICAS members living / working in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean, so there is no direct cost to you. Outside the USA we have added chapters in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and the Cayman Islands. We will add others based on local demand.
- 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 ICAS membership.
- No membership fees – ICAS automatically pays membership fees and all ICAS CA’s resident in the USA, Canada and the Caribbean are eligible for membership. Additional benefits come through registering with us.
- Access to in person local Chapter events in 25 cities as of November 2024.
- Access to webinars and events put on by CAW Network USA, and its strategic partners.
- Supporting ICAS 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.
ICAS has a strong presence across the USA, Canada and the Caribbean, with many thriving local CA communities. Members meet up in cities where there are local chapters, and online, to share information, insights and develop their professional networks.
ICAS Representative
Ken Croarkin
ICAS Home Institute Representative
As an ICAS member resident in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean you are automatically a member of CAW Network USA. If you register with us, you will have access to our fellow institutes’ knowledge base, local events and networking with fellow CAs from around the world based here. There is also an opportunity to get involved with the Board, Chapters and individual events. Newly arrived CAs should make CAW Network USA a first stop as they get used to their new country.
About Ken Croarkin
Based in the USA since 1998, Ken has been involved with CAW Network USA and its predecessor, ACAUS, for a number of years, as well as the New York Area Committee of ICAS. He now represents ICAS on the Board of CAW Network USA. He is a partner with EisnerAmper in the New York area and has found CAW Network USA to be an excellent source of networking and educational opportunities.
ICAS members wanting to become US CPAs
ICAS has a Mutual Recognition Agreement in pace with AICPA/NASBA, meaning that if a qualified CA wishes to become a US CPA, they need to agree with the local State Board that they qualify. They can then apply to take a single exam covering Legal, Tax and Ethics, rather than the full CPA examinations. Note that this agreement expired 8/31/24 and ICAS are in discussion about a future agreement.
CAW Network USA has an online course to help prepare CA’s to take the IQEX exam.
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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 ICAS 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
New York Chapter Charity Winter Soiree
You are cordially invited to attend the CAW Network USA charity black-tie dinner being held on Friday January 24th, 2025 from 7pm. Join us for an evening of fine drinks, fine dining, and exceptional company, at the Orsay restaurant’s intimate private dining space located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Spouses, partners, clients, guests, friends are all encouraged to attend!
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Vancouver Chapter Mix and Mingle Social
To kick off 2025, the Vancouver Chapter is hosting an informal social gathering in Coquitlam. Please join Jade Fester on February 6th, 2025 at The Taphouse Coquitlam from 6pm Pacific. This will be a great opportunity to connect with fellow local CAs. Open to CAW Network USA members, associates and guests. Food and beverages will be sponsored in part for members and paid-up associates by CAW Network USA. Guests welcome.
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New England Chapter Holiday Dinner + Darts
Join our New England Chapter for a fun evening of darts, dinner and drinks in the heart of Seaport, Boston. Wednesday February 19th at 6pm at Flight Club in the Seaport area of Boston.
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