ZICA is the official body that  represents all certified accountants in Zambia, providing accountability in the quality and service of the accounting profession. It is a self-regulated membership body for the accountancy profession in Zambia that was established under the Accountants Act of 1982, repealed and continues to exist under the accountants Act of 2008. Its primary mandate is to promote the accountancy profession, through the regulation of accountancy practice and education in Zambia.