ICAZ Value Proposition

ICAZ assures quality and excellence in accountancy, assurance, advisory services, business and good corporate governance practices through its members. Its underlying promise to all is “Integrity Always”. The CA(Z) Product is therefore: 

• Internationally recognised and acclaimed 
• Trusted voice and partner in business 
• Abreast with knowledge and developments to meet current and future market needs
• Developed and prepared to influence and lead in business International Quality and Access to Global Networks 
• ICAZ offers access to a network of well supported professionals who are technically competent, agile and kept up to date through rigorous continuous professional development requirements, thorough examination process and articles training experience. 
• CA(Z) is a globally respected brand. ICAZ is a member of Chartered Accountants Worldwide (CAW), a network of leading global chartered accountants organisations. In addition to being part of the CAW network, it also has reciprocal agreements with leading Global Chartered Accountants Institutes across five continents. Employing or partnering a CA(Z) gives access to an expanded global network. • ICAZ has chapters in various countries across the world, giving its members access to other markets for exposure and knowledge sharing and accords CA(Z) employers, government and partners access to the same markets for research or business expansion opportunities. Public Trust 
• ICAZ ascribes to international standards of ethical conduct for professional accountants, ensuring that the conduct of its members is monitored and upheld to ensure quality. 
• ICAZ monitors and regulates the conduct of its members and the stakeholders have a reporting mechanism and recourse channel should any member of ICAZ be found wanting. 
• CA(Z) are required to uphold the values of Responsibility, Integrity and Accountability. Dealing with a CA(Z) guarantees one of transparent and honest services therefore giving peace of mind. 
• ICAZ champions ethics and professional conduct, as a regulator of its members and as a propagator of good governance practices, promoting public trust in government and business. Flexibility and Future relevance 
• Being a CA(Z) allows flexibility in career choices in all areas of accountancy, business and finance. A CA(Z) can work in public practice or any business sector from corporate or public to financial services. Multinational employers can enjoy the flexibility of moving any CA(Z) across nations with ease as the CA(Z) brand is globally accepted.
• ICAZ is an educator and examiner, training the brightest and best. As a thought leader and guide, the Institute works to ensure that members are always progressing in a future-proof profession through continuous development of the CA syllabus to ensure the qualification remains relevant and fit for the future. 
• ICAZ can provide information for CA job placements and non-executive Director placements from its wide CA database. Members of the public can also check if the accountant they know is a CA through the “Find A CA” portal on the ICAZ website. Advocacy and Influence 
• The Institute influences global accounting, audit and education standards with similar international organizations to represent the voice of its members and its country. The Institute participates in the International standard setting process and this ensures that the local perspective is well represented in the development of international standards. 
• ICAZ is a thought leader in the business and financial management arena. It has been able to support its members on developments in the profession as well as by crafting papers for various stakeholders, including government, on its areas of expertise. 
• ICAZ is engaged in prompting the public interest through public- policy engagement, legislative and regulatory advice