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The Certified Accountants Educational Trust

Also known as: C a E T

The charity's principal objects include the advancement of education in accountancy, financial management and related subjects as well as the support of individuals studying such subjects. It provides CPD (Continuing Professional Development) to members of ACCA and members of the public. It also provides a magazine Student Accountant, technical publications and promotes accounting research.

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Activities & Mission

The charity's principal objects include the advancement of education in accountancy, financial management and related subjects as well as the support of individuals studying such subjects. It provides CPD (Continuing Professional Development) to members of ACCA and members of the public. It also provides a magazine Student Accountant, technical publications and promotes accounting research.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Show all 121 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£296,658
Latest Expenditure
£82,089

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 107.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 85% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 43% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,593
Charitable Activities £313,758
Other Trading £0
Investments £315,722
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £678,976
Raising Funds £0
Governance £30,100
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£296,658
£82,0890 / 0
2024
£298,397
£77,0450 / 0
2023
£631,073
£678,976£678,976£6,213,531£5,996,1230 / 0
2022
£1,118,151
£910,827£910,827£6,259,836£6,042,5080 / 0
2021
£1,145,240
£1,021,276£1,021,276£6,045,796£5,828,7370 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Certified Accountants Educational Trust

What does The Certified Accountants Educational Trust do?

The charity's principal objects include the advancement of education in accountancy, financial management and related subjects as well as the support of individuals studying such subjects. It provides CPD (Continuing Professional Development) to members of ACCA and members of the public. It also provides a magazine Student Accountant, technical publications and promotes accounting research.

How much income did The Certified Accountants Educational Trust report in 2025?

The Certified Accountants Educational Trust reported total income of £297k and reported expenditure of £82k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Certified Accountants Educational Trust?

The Certified Accountants Educational Trust has a program ratio of 107.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 85% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Certified Accountants Educational Trust registered as a charity?

The Certified Accountants Educational Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 January 1973 as charity number 313219. It has been registered for 53 years.

Who runs The Certified Accountants Educational Trust?

The Certified Accountants Educational Trust is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Certified Accountants Educational Trust operate?

The Certified Accountants Educational Trust operates across 121 areas, including Afghanistan, Albania, Anguilla and 118 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Certified Accountants Educational Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Certified Accountants Educational Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 313219.

Details

Address
ACCA
110 Queen Street
GLASGOW
G1 3BX
Registration Date
4 January 1973
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
313219
Charity Number
313219

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Trustees

CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS EDUCATIONAL TRUSTEES LTD

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • C a E T

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