Professional & Regulatory Bodies

A leading global chartered accountancy body — awarding the ACA qualification and regulating chartered accountants and audit firms in England and Wales.

A global professional accountancy body offering the ACCA qualification in accounting, audit and finance, with a large UK membership.

Awards the CGMA designation and specialises in management accounting, business strategy and financial management.

The professional body for chartered accountants (CA) in Scotland — the world's first professional accountancy body.

The professional body for people in public finance — accountancy and financial management across the public sector.

The UK's leading qualification and membership body for accounting technicians and bookkeepers.

The largest professional accountancy body on the island of Ireland, operating across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

The leading professional body for chartered tax advisers (CTA) in the UK, setting standards across tax advice and compliance.

The UK body for tax compliance professionals, awarding the ATT qualification in personal and business taxation.

The UK's tax authority — administering income tax, VAT, corporation tax, PAYE and National Insurance, and running Making Tax Digital.

The independent tribunal that hears appeals against HMRC decisions on income tax, VAT, corporation tax and other taxes.

The UK registrar of companies — incorporating and dissolving companies and holding the public register of accounts and filings.

The UK regulator for auditors, accountants and actuaries — setting accounting, auditing and corporate-governance standards (successor body: ARGA).

The government agency dealing with insolvency, bankruptcy, company liquidations and director disqualifications.

The conduct regulator for financial-services firms and markets in the UK, protecting consumers and market integrity.

Part of the Bank of England — prudentially regulates banks, building societies, insurers and major investment firms.

The UK's principal securities exchange, where listed company shares, bonds and other instruments are traded.

The UK's central bank — responsible for monetary policy, financial stability and the prudential regulation of the banking system.

The UK regulator for data protection (UK GDPR) and freedom of information — where firms register and report data breaches.

The national body for the UK's accredited network of chambers of commerce, representing businesses on policy and trade.

The UK's largest membership body for small firms and the self-employed, offering advocacy, advice and business support.

A leading business organisation speaking for UK employers on economic, tax and corporate policy.

The professional body for company directors, offering governance guidance, training and advocacy.