ACCERS Club - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
ACCERS Club
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
	What's ACCERS Club all about? Who can join ACCERS Club? How can I become a member? When can I join ACCERS Club? What benefits do I get as a member?

What's ACCERS Club all about? It is all about professionalism. It is about having a stake in the development of the youth in our area of competence. It is about passing on the wealth of experience acquired over the years to those who will keep the flag flying. It is the intention of ACCERS to build a family where members have access to valued information, interact with experts, and more importantly become valued members of the society. ACCERS Club is an internet based Club and members interact through the email system, use the ACCERS chat facility, blogs and other electronic media built within the ACCERS website and  which are only accessible to registered members.

Who can join ACCERS Club? If you are a professional accountant, a tax practitioner, a tax administrator, a researcher in the field of accountancy and taxation, you can join ACCERS Club. Others who are also considered are lawyers and economists who have interest in accounting, taxation and research. Organisations are the pillars of the society and they can also join. Student members of professional accountancy body and the Chartered Institute of Taxation are also members. Employees of the Tax Revenue Agencies are also members of ACCERS Club. The Accounting Students in the Institutions of Higher Learning (Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education) can also join ACCERS Club. Organisations can also join ACCERS Club as they are employers of labour and have opportunity to have a say in how organisations should be run better. These companies are the third eye of the professional bodies. Because ACCERS Club is internet based, membership is extended to those who are interested in the activities of the Club around the globe.

How can I become a member? This is simple. Once you have the interest, simply register online by filling the necessary forms and paying your subscription. You need two referees to support your registration.

When can I join ACCERS Club? What are you waiting for? You can join now. Once the necessary details are received, an acknowledgment slip will be forwarded to you. It takes two weeks to carry out the necessary administrative work and a letter would be forwarded accepting you as a member and an invoice sent to you. Once payment of subscription is received, you become a registered member and all the Club membership particulars would be forwarded to you.

What benefits do I get as a member? The benefits as a member are immeasurable. Some of them are listed below: • It is a gateway to interacting with like minds, professional accountants, students, chief executives, tax administrators, tax practitioners, inspectors of taxes, who have the wealth of experience to share with you. • It is an avenue for the old to leave a legacy for the young. With the array of professionals who know their onions, there is a haven of opportunities for the young and the old alike. • You receive regular technical bulletins on professional matters. • You receive on the job advice as it affects your employment or business • It is a window for job searching and employment opportunities. • You have the opportunity of chatting with those who can shape your professional life or business for the better. • ACCERS Journal (internet based) permits members to know what is happening around the globe in the field of accountancy, taxation and research. It is an opportunity to contribute to the wealth of knowledge and skills. Practical issues are discussed in the Journal, problem sharing and solving would be a regular feature. ‘Give a Helping Hand’ a column for those who need professional advice is a useful tool for members.