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The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales ensures that its members, students, and affiliates maintain the highest standards of professional competency and conduct to protect the public interest. The non-profit company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. With over 150,000 members, the institute provides technical information, helplines, and communities to its members.

The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) is an organization for the accountancy profession, comprising 180 member and associate organizations in 135 jurisdictions, representing more than 3 million professional accountants. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in the United States. IFAC supports the development, adoption, and implementation of high-quality international standards, prepares a future-ready accounting profession, and speaks out as the voice of the accounting profession. Anwaruddin Chowdhury founded the company, and Kevin Dancey has been the CEO of the company since 2006.

Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants operates under the professional accountant’s ordinance and works in the public interest. It offers CPA qualification programme and promulgating financial reporting, auditing and ethical standards in Hong Kong. The company was founded on January 1, 1973 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.