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RICS is the world’s leading qualification
for professional standards in land,
property and construction. With
over 100,000 property professionals
working in the major established and
emerging economies across the
globe, RICS is the mark of property
professionalism worldwide.
RICS is an independent professional
body originally established in the
UK by Royal Charter. Since 1868,
RICS has been committed to setting
and upholding the highest standards
of excellence and integrity – providing
impartial, authoritative advice on
key issues affecting businesses
and society.
For more information please visit
www.rics.org
The Law Society is the professional
membership body which represents
solicitors in England and Wales. The
Law Society was founded in 1825,
after several prominent attorneys
met to call for the formation of a law
institution to raise the reputation of
the profession by setting standards
and ensuring good practice.
Today, The Law Society counts as
its members nearly 135,000 solicitors
on the Roll and is a major player on
the international legal stage. The
Law Society aims to equip the whole
profession, from sole practitioners
to high street and City firms, to meet
the challenges and opportunities ahead
and provide the best possible services
to the public.
For more information please visit
www.lawsociety.org.uk
The Chartered Institute of Management
Accountants, founded in 1919, is the
world’s largest professional body of
management accountants, with 171,000
members and students operating in
161 countries. CIMA is responsible
for the education and training of
management accountants who work in
industry, commerce, not-for-profit and
public sector organisations.
Working closely with employers, CIMA
offers a globally recognised management
accounting qualification, sponsors
leading-edge research, and supports its
members through professional guidance
and development. CIMA is committed
to upholding the highest ethical and
professional standards of members and
students, and to maintaining public
confidence in management accountancy.
For more information please visit
www.cimaglobal.com
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