ICAS signs fast-track agreement with ACT

News Article - 06 September 2006
Category: Business

The Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) has announced a partnership with the Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT) to launch fast-track membership.

ICAS members will be considered exempt from some units of the ACT membership examinations which cover the same areas as ICAS units.

The first exams to be organised under the agreement will be sat in April 2007. ICAS said it expected interest from senior finance managers hoping to enter treasury management.

"This fast-track route will be of real benefit to chartered accountants who want to gain an edge in corporate finance," said ICAS executive director Mark Allison.

"I am delighted that the co-operation between our two educational bodies has led to a fast track route for ICAS Members to join the ACT," added ACT boss Richard Raeburn.

"Chartered accountants with a complementary treasury qualification will be particularly well placed to deal with the many challenges facing organisations operating in the international marketplace.

"I am delighted that the co-operation between our two educational bodies has led to a fast track route for ICAS Members to join the ACT."

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