ACCA is a global body for professional accountants, offering business-relevant qualifications to people around the world. It was founded in 1904 and has consistently held core values of opportunity, diversity, innovation, integrity, and accountability. ACCA aims to develop capacity in the profession and encourage the adoption of global standards. It supports its 140,000 members and 404,000 students in 170 countries, helping them to develop successful careers in accounting and business. Through its public interest remit, it promotes appropriate regulation of accounting and conducts relevant research to ensure accountancy continues to grow in reputation and influence.
