The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has celebrated its 120^th anniversary. 

Founded in London on 30 November 1904 by eight accountants, ACCA has expanded into a global network with more than 252,500 members and 526,000 future members in 180 countries. 

In November 2024, Ayla Majid was elected as president, with Melanie Proffitt as deputy president and Datuk Zaiton Mohd Hassan as vice president.  

This marks the first time in ACCA’s history that women have held all three officer posts simultaneously.  

ACCA was also the first professional accountancy body to admit women to membership in 1909. 

Ayla Majid said: “By staying true to our founding value of inclusion, ACCA has become a truly global organisation, working for the public good. When ACCA was founded in 1904, nobody could have predicted how much we’d achieve. Our story has been one of innovation and growth. But above all, it’s a story of more people’s careers launched, lives transformed, and many dreams come true. 

“We have an amazing community of talented and committed members around the world undertaking successful careers and making positive and sustainable impact on countless businesses, organisations and communities, creating huge benefits for the global economy.” 

ACCA chief executive Helen Brand said: “2024 has truly been a landmark year for us. In May our membership numbers exceeded a quarter of a million. In September we launched our new Professional Diploma in Sustainability.” 

The ACCA currently provides individuals business and finance expertise and ethical judgment to create, protect, and report sustainable value delivered by organisations and economies.  

It collaborates with policymakers, standard setters, the donor community, educators, and other accountancy bodies.