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1980s
ACCA begins to explore opportunities in Central and Eastern Europe, helping to develop the profession in former Soviet states and in the Russian Federation. By 2003, ACCA's coverage is from Prague to Vladivostok and St Petersburg to Yerevan, Armenia. A branch in Canada is set up.

1980
Vera di Palma becomes the first female president of an international accountancy body.

1982
There are 65,000 registered students and 25,000 members. A joint examination scheme is set up in Hong Kong, leading to 40,000 students and members in 2003.

1984
A new name is announced, the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants.

1986
A members' branch is formally established in the US. In the UK, ACCA becomes recognised under the Financial Services Act.

1987
ACCA helps to establish the Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Caribbean.

1988
A new logo is introduced, which is modified to become the now familiar mark in 2000. Market development starts in mainland China. By 2003, there are 11,000 students and members, and three offices.

1989
ACCA works with the new Eastern, Central and Southern African Federation of Accountants.

1991
Branches and student societies are in operation at this time in Australia, Canada, Cyprus, Ghana, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Kenya, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Nigeria, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Uganda, the UK, the US, Zambia and Zimbabwe. An environmental reporting awards scheme is introduced - the first of its kind.

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