Over 1,400,000 Members

Across 10 member bodies in over 180 Countries.
The Global Accounting Alliance is made up of 10 of the world’s leading accounting institutes, working together to promote quality services, share information and collaborate on important international issues.
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About GAA

The Global Accounting Alliance (GAA) was formed in November 2005 and serves as a forum for 10 of the world’s leading professional accountancy bodies whose members practice in major capital markets.

Its purpose is to serve the public interest by leading the advancement of a high-quality accounting profession by sharing information and collaborating, among GAA Members, and advocating on international issues important to the profession.

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GAA Members

The GAA’s Members include the following professional accountancy bodies:

  • Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
  • Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
  • Chartered Accountants Ireland
  • Chartered Professional Accountants Canada
  • Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland
  • Institut der Wirtschaftsprüfer in Deutschland e.V.
  • Japanese Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • South African Institute of Chartered Accountants

Working Groups

The GAA has three permanent Working Groups. The purpose of a Working Group is to facilitate information sharing and collaboration among Member Body staff; to meet with key national and international stakeholders; and to lead the advancement of the accounting profession by undertaking special projects from time-to-time as directed by the Board and CEO.

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Working Groups

The GAA has three permanent Working Groups. The purpose of a Working Group is to facilitate information sharing and collaboration among Member Body staff; to meet with key national and international stakeholders; and to lead the advancement of the accounting profession by undertaking special projects from time-to-time as directed by the Board and CEO.

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GAA Passport

An individual who is a member in good standing with any of the 10 GAA Member Organizations, and who is working temporarily in one of the countries covered by the Global Accounting Alliance (GAA), may be eligible to receive support.

Our People

The GAA secretariat operates out of the offices of Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, Chartered Professional Accountants Canada, and Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

Our Member Organizations

The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA)
Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada)
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)
Chartered Accountants of Ireland
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
The Japanese Institute of Certified Public Accountants (JICPA)
South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland
Institut der Wirtschaftsprüfer in Deutschland e.V.

Our Head Office

The Global Accounting Alliance
1345 Avenue of the Americas, 27th Floor
New York, NY 10105
USA

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