Become a member

Pathways route to becoming a CA

The pathways route allows members of an approved accounting body the opportunity to become a member of ICAS and use the exclusive ‘CA’ designation.

CIPFA TRE Pathways Route

CIPFA members who have at least seven years of continuous membership post-qualification of CIPFA can become a CA through completion of a competency based self-assessment consisting of five questions that use a holistic, attribute-based model set as outcomes.

Test of Relevant Expertise (TRE) Reflective Essay Questions

The pathways route allows members of an approved accounting body the opportunity to become a member of ICAS and use the exclusive ‘CA’ designation.

CIPFA TRE Pathways Route FAQs

All the information you need to know about the Test of Relevant Expertise (TRE)

ACCA TRE Pathways Route

The pathway route allows members of an approved accounting body the opportunity to become a member of ICAS and use the exclusive ‘CA’ designation.

ACCA TRE Pathway Frequently Asked Questions

Professional pathways to membership

TPC Pathways Route

CIPFA members who have less than seven years post-qualification experience of CIPFA can become a CA through completion of a combination of class-based learning and relevant work experience.

Becoming an ICAS member

Joining ICAS as a CA is an extraordinary achievement, and we offer various routes to getting there.

Admission dates

"Applications for admission to membership may only be made by Prospective Members who have been approved by CA Education, or by those who qualify for reciprocal membership."

Reciprocal membership

Find out if you can join ICAS as a reciprocal member