A global audience.
Reach over 788,000 members and future members worldwide.
Founded in 1904, ACCA has been breaking down barriers to the accountancy profession for more than a century. Today, the organisation supports a diverse community of finance professionals across 180 countries.
A community in 180 countries
ACCA members and future members span more than 180 countries, working across every sector of the global economy. ACCA’s platforms reach professionals as they learn, lead, and make decisions.
257,900 members
Qualified finance and accountancy professionals across sectors worldwide, influencing strategy, investment, and standards, engaging with trusted insight, learning, and tools to support informed decision-making globally.
530,100 future members
Students and early-career professionals preparing for finance and accountancy careers, digitally engaged, ambitious, and actively shaping future skills, preferences, and decisions within the profession globally.
ACCA members influence organisations, careers, and professional standards worldwide. Engaging regularly with trusted insight, guidance, and learning, they represent a high-value audience for organisations seeking to reach informed, decision-making finance professionals.
Engaged
ACCA members actively choose professional content to support learning and decision-making. Across ACCA platforms, they generate more than 68 million annual page views, spend an average of 4 minutes per session, and consistently engage through high-performing channels such as AB Direct, which achieves a 47% weekly open rate.
Commercially influential
With 257,900 members and 530,100 future members worldwide, ACCA represents the largest global community in the accountancy profession. Members work across business, practice, and the public sector, with many influencing purchasing decisions, technology adoption, and professional services selection.
Profession shaping
Operating across 180 countries, ACCA members help shape professional standards and long-term value globally. From more than 36,000 conference registrations to over 600,000 webinar registrations annually, ACCA audiences actively engage with the ideas shaping the future of finance.
Who are ACCA members?
Working across business, practice, and the public sector, ACCA members drive organisations forward in roles such as CEO, CFO, FD, and partner — from FTSE 100 companies and Big Four professional services firms to SMEs and small practitioners.
Laura Bowden FCCA
CFO of McLaren Racing
Susanne Swaniker-Tettey FCCA
Global financial controller at De Beers Group
John Young ACCA
CFO of the Football Association of Wales
Michael Summersgill FCCA
CEO of AJ Bell
Emma Calvert FCCA
Regional director of women’s cricket at Surrey County Cricket Club
Victoria Gillespie FCCA
Head of sustainability solutions at Alter Domus
Gender split between members
A balanced professional audience
ACCA membership reflects a near-even gender balance, representing a broad cross-section of the modern profession. This balance supports inclusive perspectives and ensures insight, leadership, and influence are shaped by a diverse range of voices across global accountancy.
Age of members
Experience across every career stage
The ACCA audience spans the full professional lifecycle, from early-career accountants to senior leaders with decades of experience. This breadth reflects a community shaped by both emerging perspectives and established expertise, supporting informed decision-making across organisations, sectors, and markets worldwide.
Number of years as a member
Long-term commitment to professional excellence
ACCA membership reflects sustained engagement with the profession, underpinned by continuous professional development and trust in ACCA as a lifelong partner. This longevity signals a community that values rigour, relevance, and high standards—returning consistently for learning, guidance, and insight as careers evolve.
Number of members by region
Member employment sectors
Members typical roles
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Chief Finance Officer (CFO)
Partner
Vice President, Finance
Finance Director
Financial Controller
Finance Manager
Audit Manager
Tax Manager Business / Financial Analyst
Practitioner
ACCA supports the world’s largest community of accountancy professionals, connecting brands with a breadth of members and future members unmatched across industry membership bodies.
ACCA vs Competitors’ membership
