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1913
A branch is opened in South Africa, the first outside the UK, followed by India. The first prize-giving ceremony is held: top candidates receive two guineas for their achievement.

1914
One quarter of the members enter the armed services in World War I.

1917
The Association becomes the first accountancy body to examine tax, followed by cost accounting in 1919.

1918
Membership is formalised, becoming conditional on passing final examinations and completing five years' relevant experience.

1922
2,800 students sit examinations. Specialist papers are introduced in Scotland, starting a tradition of variant papers.

1925
There are now 13 branches in the UK and Ireland (the Irish Free State branch was established in 1923).

1926
The Certified Accountants' Journal reaches a circulation of 5,000.

1930
There are 56 female members, more than in the other UK accountancy bodies put together.

1933
The London Association is renamed as the London Association of Certified Accountants and is granted a coat of arms by the College of Heralds.

1936
Recognition in the UK is obtained for public audits. The Malayan (Malaysia/Singapore) branch is set up.

1938
Members are recognised in Ceylon (Sri Lanka).

1939
A merger is completed with the Scottish-based Corporation of Accountants, leading to a new name: the Association of Certified and Corporate Accountants.

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