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 ISCA Memebers
What are the benefits of joining CAW Network USA for ISCA Members?
There are many unique benefits of joining CAW Network USA that include:
By joining 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 over 7,000 Chartered Accountants who reside in the United States. In addition, we have approximately 4,200 Canadian CPA’s living in the USA who are eligible to be Associate members.
Supporting ISCA members working/living in the USA. CAW Network USA is a non-profit organization helping educate and network Singapore Chartered Accountants. 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 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 ISCA
Should you have any queries on the events or resources provided by the CAW Network USA, you may wish to visit the CAW Network USA website or reach out to the ISCA team at [email protected]
Becoming a CA (Singapore)
Programmes to help Members Build and Enhance Skill sets with Ease and Flexibility
The Singapore CA Qualification (Foundation) allows entry into the Singapore CA Qualification for interested candidates without an Accredited Accountancy Degree. Upon completion of the Singapore CA Qualification (Foundation), candidates would have fulfilled the Academic Base requirement and thus qualify for enrolment into the Singapore CA Qualification programme.
The Singapore CA Qualification programme is a comprehensive post-graduation accountancy programme that equips you with the necessary skills and knowledge needed to be a Chartered Accountant of Singapore (CA (Singapore). Upon completion of the Singapore CA Qualification, candidates will be conferred the CA (Singapore) designation.
Accountancy professionals in business and finance can enhance their competencies by completing the ISCA Professional Business Accountant (PBA) Programme and be conferred the ISCA PBA designation which validates their expertise, knowledge and experience that is valued by employers and the industry.
This six-month programme that is offered through e-learning platform will equip accountancy professionals with emerging skill sets and knowledge to handle dynamic business situations by focusing on practical business cases. The programme is aligned with the ISCA Professional Accountants in Business (PAIB) Framework.
The ISCA Digital Badges and Chartered Accountants Worldwide (CAW) Network Member Logo, is an innovative and more visible way to showcase your mark of excellence as Chartered Accountants.
ISCA Digital badges are secure, web-enabled credentials containing verified information about your professional achievements. And this includes ISCA membership milestones and professional accomplishments acquired via ISCA CPE Certification courses and specialisation pathways. In addition to digital badges, ISCA has worked with CAW to create a Network Member Logo for Chartered Accountants.
Developed by ISCA and in collaboration with industry experts to build and shore up capabilities in the financial forensics field for both public and private sectors, the ISCA FFA Qualification is the first applied learning financial forensic qualification developed by a professional body in the region.
Upon completion of the ISCA FFA Qualification and with accumulation of at least three years of relevant work experience in financial forensic related fields, individuals can apply for ISCA membership and the ISCA Financial Forensic Professional (FFP) credential, subject to meeting prevailing membership admission requirements.
The demand for urban infrastructure and services is expected to grow strongly with infrastructure investments in developing Asia. Developed with inputs from industry experts and supported by Infrastructure Asia, the ISCA IPFQ is the first qualification leading to the conferment of the credential by a professional body in Asia.
Individuals can apply for both ISCA membership and the ISCA Infrastructure & Project Finance Professional (ISCA IPFP) credential, subject to meeting prevailing membership admission and experience requirements.
Data analytics skills is in demand now and in the future as the accountancy sector continues to transform.
The ISCA-SUSS (Singapore University of Social Sciences) Business Analytics Certification Programme allows individuals to future proof and deepen their skill sets in data analytics. With SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) funding up to 90%, the certification programme allows individuals to have the flexibility to complete the courses at their own pace, by module or by certificates.
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 15 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 the United States are eligible for free membership upon registration with CAW Network USA. Members of the other CAW member Institutes and CPA Canada are eligible to become Associates simply by registering on the CAW Network USA website and opting in for communications.
As an Associate you have 2 options for participating in paid events:
- Pay the Associate annual fee of US $50/year. This will allow you to participate in CAW Network USA paid events / online offers at the same cost as CAW Network USA members.
- “Pay as you go” – by participating only in those events that interest you and paying the guest fee for events where this is offered / per event.
We are confident that with everything CAW Network USA offers, you will find the annual fee represents excellent value.
UPDATE: At the CAW Board meeting on 26th February 2023, CAW Network USA agreed to provide complimentary Associate membership to ISCA members for 2023. You can register below:
- 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 [email protected]
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CAW Network USA Events
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CAW Network USA invites you to attend our 2023 in-person conference: Beyond Accounting – Beyond the Numbers on June 8th , 2023. The conference will be […]
Re-launch of CAW Network USA Seattle Chapter June 8th 2023 – event at the private Rainier Club.