The Creditors International division of ACA International is the credit industry's source for information, training, networking opportunities and innovative business ideas. ACA International recognizes that credit professionals share much with the collection industry but that they also have unique needs. CI responds to these needs and gives creditors a forum to further their interests and shape the credit industry.
Why join CI?
As hundreds of other industry professionals have realized, CI provides countless membership benefits to contribute to professional success. Membership in CI is an investment in your future. Join the credit industry's source for information and innovation!
How does a creditor join ACA International?
Simply complete the application and return it to us with payment.
Already a member of ACA?
Consider adding an agency membership in CI. For just $100 a year you can supplement the third-party collection information and education with publications and Internet features that address credit granting, first-party collection and credit counseling. Simply complete the application and return it to us with payment.
Who are the members of Creditors International?
In order to provide a more beneficial experience, the CI staff compiled a list of the industries in which members work. This list is derived from the CI membership applications where members indicated the industry that best describes their business. Leading this list were 188 members in the financial industry, followed by 139 members claiming the mortgage industry and 137 members in the banking industry. Members had 19 options, which included the option to suggest an industry that was not on the list.
In addition to indicating an industry, applicants also provide their job titles. Those indicating that they are in management positions included 265 members. Other titles members provided include financial aid accountant, loan counselor, attorney, paralegal, compliance administrator, business risk officer, bursar/treasurer, investigator and founder.
- Industry: Total CI members in this industry (Finance: 188; Mortgage: 139; Banking: 137; Healthcare: 92; Credit Card Issuer: 90; Educational Institution: 69; Auto Industry: 66; Retailer: 57; Credit Union: 50; Communications: 35; Real Estate: 31; Internet Services: 30; Legal: 29; Government: 28; Credit Counseling: 25; Utility: 17; Insurance: 16; Credit Bureau: 13).
- Other industries: Total of CI members in this industry (Loans: 28; Asset Buying and Selling: 16; Check Services: 12; Direct Mail: 8).
- Top 5 CI Member Job titles: Total of CI members with this job title (Manager/Supervisor/Director: 265; Credit and Collections Manager/Supervisor: 186; President/CEO: 89; Vice President/Assistant Vice President: 73; Collection Specialist/Collector: 37)
Questions
Questions regarding membership in CI can be directed to the Creditors International staff.