Chartered Accounts?

Question

What does it mean if you are "Chartered'

Answer 1

It means you have passed the examinations set by, and are a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants. There are different institutes in different parts of the world, for example there is a separate one for Scotland than for England and Wales (ICAEW) . Link to the ICAEW site below should you wish to research further.

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Alex.... read the question....

'What does it mean if you are "Chartered' '  

Not

'what is a chart of accounts'

Your answer is 100% incorrect.... it IS a qualification usually carrying the designation ACA.

In many parts of the world this is one of the legally recognised qualifications that allows you to audit and 'sign' a set of accounts.

Answer 2

In Canada, it's like being a CPA.

Answer 3

Not a qualification as stated by other answerers...

is checked ledger entries (T-account)