The World Academic Ranking Framework (WARF) presents an independent evaluation of the Top Accounting Bodies in the World in Finance, based on comprehensive global parameters. This ranking assesses professional accounting organizations for their academic rigor, global recognition, ethical standards, professional development programs, research initiatives, and contribution to the financial ecosystem.
WARF’s methodology ensures transparency, credibility, and objectivity through a multi-parameter framework that includes education quality, international reach, member competence, industry relevance, and regulatory impact.
By ranking the leading accounting bodies worldwide, WARF aims to highlight excellence, encourage professional innovation, and guide aspiring accountants and organizations toward globally benchmarked standards of practice.
| Rank | Institute | Certificate | Country | Website | Global Recognition & MRAs (20) | Member Strength & Growth (15) | International Presence (10) | Academic Rigor (15) | CPD (5) | Innovation (5) | Industry Influence (10) | Employability (10) | Alumni Prominence (5) | Research & Publications (5) | Total Score (100) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) | Download Certificate | India | Official Website | 18 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 88 |
| 2 | Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW) | Download Certificate | UK | Official Website | 17 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 83 |
| 3 | Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) | Download Certificate | Australia & New Zealand | Official Website | 17 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 83 |
| 4 | South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) | Download Certificate | South Africa | Official Website | 15 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 82 |
| 5 | Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) | Download Certificate | UK | Official Website | 16 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 81 |
| 6 | Ordre des Experts-Comptables (OEC, France) | Download Certificate | France | Official Website | 14 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 79 |
| 7 | Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) | Download Certificate | Singapore | Official Website | 14 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 75 |
| 8 | Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) | Download Certificate | Pakistan | Official Website | 14 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 72 |
| 9 | Institute of Chartered Accountants of Malaysia (MICPA) | Download Certificate | Malaysia | Official Website | 13 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 72 |
| 10 | Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) | Download Certificate | Bangladesh | Official Website | 13 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 64 |
| 11 | Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN Nigeria) | Download Certificate | Nigeria | Official Website | 13 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 64 |
| 12 | Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) | Download Certificate | Sri Lanka | Official Website | 12 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 61 |
| 13 | Institute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe (ICAZ) | Download Certificate | Zimbabwe | Official Website | 12 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 60 |
| 14 | Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ghana (ICAG) | Download Certificate | Ghana | Official Website | 12 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 60 |
| 15 | Institute of Chartered Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) | Download Certificate | Kenya | Official Website | 12 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 60 |
| 16 | Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nepal (ICAN) | Download Certificate | Nepal | Official Website | 11 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 58 |
| 17 | Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Caribbean (ICAC) | Download Certificate | Caribbean | Official Website | 11 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 50 |
| 18 | Botswana Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA) | Download Certificate | Botswana | Official Website | 10 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 49 |
| 19 | Institute of Chartered Accountants of Namibia (ICAN Namibia) | Download Certificate | Namibia | Official Website | 10 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 48 |
| 20 | Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sierra Leone (ICASL) | Download Certificate | Sierra Leone | Official Website | 9 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 44 |