It is common practice for employers and large organisations to use this question as it provides the most accurate and widely used definition of social mobility. The use of this question was recommended to ICAS by Access Accountancy.  ICAS is committed to making accountancy more accessible to all and understanding the social backgrounds and experiences of each of our Members helps enable us to achieve this aim.

ICAS also supports the work of the ICAS Foundation. To find out what they are doing to help widen access to the profession, please visit their website.