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The ACCA is celebrating a five-year high in its global membership figures.
Last year saw more than 7,000 new people joining the organisation, increasing numbers to 122,426 worldwide: a 6.1% rise over the 2006 total.
Global student and affiliate numbers grew by 10%, to more than 325,606.
The figures maintain, claimed the ACCA, the association's status as the fastest-growing global professional accountancy body, with members in 170 countries.
Chief executive Allen Blewitt said: 'The strong student growth figures demonstrate the enduring global popularity of ACCA's qualifications, which - being wholly portable - mean young accountants can make their careers internationally, as well as in their own countries of origin'.
He added: 'In a global market, with international standards in financial reporting and auditing being adopted throughout the world, a qualification based on the same exam leaves ACCA members best-placed to help businesses thrive.
'We are also proud to be opening up opportunities to talented young people throughout the world. The average age of ACCA members is now 39. This is promising for the next generation of international finance and business leaders.'
