About CAW Network USA
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 the United States. 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
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, so there is no direct cost to you. From March 2023 members living / working in Canada and the Caribbean are eligible to join. We plan to add a few chapters in Canada in 2023 and then add others based on demand in 2024.
What are the benefits of registering with CAWUSA for ICAS members?
Networking
Opportunities to network with fellow Chartered Accountants and Chartered Professional Accountants in our national network of local Chapters and our online peer to peer network (coming very soon).
Network in both social and professional settings with individuals who like you are transplants to the United States and share common interests and experiences along with similar challenges of living and working in the United States.
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.
Connect to ICAS
ICAS has a strong presence across the USA, with many thriving local CA communities. Their Members meet up in cities across the States, 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, 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.
Becoming a US CPA
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 expires 8/31/23 and ICAS are in discussion about a future agreement.
CAW Network USA has launched 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.
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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.
CAW Network USA Events
Stay Connected With CAW Network USA Events
Ireland vs South Africa. At the Red Lion, 151 Bleecker St, New York, 10012. We have a table reserved that fits 8-10 people. CAW Network USA will cover some light snacks during the games. We will cover the entry fee ($20) for members and paid up associates. Meet at 2.30pm Eastern for a 3pm kick off.
In conjunction with CAW Network USA, BDO USA’s IFRS experts will provide updates on recent developments in relation to IFRS, continuing our tradition of providing an easy way for financial management, board directors, and audit committees to stay on top of today’s hot topics.
Please join Chapter Head (Geoff Aldridge) for our Chicago Chapter Networking Event. Wednesday September 27, 2023 from 5.30pm. All CAWNUSA members in Chicagoland, please join us for a complimentary happy hour at the downtown Adams Street Elephant & Castle Pub. Feel free to pop in at any point or stay for the evening. Please register so we can plan for numbers. Any questions, please email Chicago Chapter President Geoff Aldridge @ [email protected].