
The latest report by the Professional Oversight Board shows continued increase in UK chartered accountants
The accounting profession in UK and Ireland is on the rise, according to a report by the Professional Oversight Board.
The panel's study shows the membership of chartered institutes in the UK and Ireland has risen annually at a compound growth rate of 2.5% a year since 2002. In 2007, the institutes boasted a total membership of 277,761, up 2.8% on 2006.
‘Once again this report illustrates the strength of the UK accounting profession and its continued growth, reflecting the attractiveness of the profession to new recruits both in the UK and internationally,' Paul George, POB director, said.
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