Sometimes our finances get out of balance. It’s OK to ask for help.
Our debt advice is available for past and present ICAEW members, ACA students, past and present ICAEW staff and their close families. All of our services are free, impartial and strictly confidential.
Our specialist debt advisors can help you to minimise the impact of your debts through advice, information, budgeting and prioritising. We can negotiate with creditors on your behalf.
We will listen to your story in an empathetic and non-judgmental way. While it may not feel like it, you do have options. We can help you explore those options and together will develop a plan to get your finances back in order.
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Your questions answered
Who is eligible for support?
CABA supports past and present members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW)1, ACA students2, ICAEW
Are your services means tested?
If you need financial support, we carry out a means test where we consider income, expenditure, capital and assets.
I am an accountant, but not a member of ICAEW, can you still help?
Our services are available to past and present ICAEW members, their carers and their families.
CABA has supported me in the past; will I be able to receive support from CABA again?
We understand that circumstances change. If you have received advice and support from us in the past there are no time limits or restrictions preventing you from receiving support from us again.