OUR HISTORY

ICA was incorporated on February 1, 1945. Its initial board of directors included: Lester Rothschild, Chicago, IL O.D. Atchason, Springfield, IL M.D. Nesler, Harrisburg, IL Bert Cocking, Rockford, IL Verne Schultz, Woodstock, IL B.B. Splithoff, Elgin, IL E.A. Hildebrant, Peoria, IL. ICA's founding purpose was stated as follows: To elevate and maintain a high and ethical standard of collection service; to promote the honorable, fair dealings of collection agencies with each other, their clients, and the general public; to foster and promote respect for, and confidence in collection agencies; to regulate practices, prescribe ethics and enforce proper conduct among its members.

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Our 2018 Spring Joint Conference is scheduled for May 16-18 at Lake Lawn Resort in Delavan, Wisconsin.  Be sure to mark your calendars - you don't want to miss this great opportunity to get lots of industry information, network with peers from around the region, and learn about the latest products and services available to you. 

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***Current Announcements*** 

• Messer Stilp Ltd Scores a Major Victory for Collection Agencies and Debt Buyers in Illinois
• Important Announcement from the ACA Board of Directors
• Behind the Phones in a Debt Collection Agency - Fox 13 in Tampa Positive Story on FL Unit Member's Company http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/story/22111050/2013/04/29/behind-the-phones-in-a-debt-collection-agency
• Greenpay Joins the IL High Risk Merchants Association
• News Release from ACA on Debt Collection Complaint Resolution
• U.S. Supreme Court Rules for Credit and Collection Industry in ACA International Backed Case
• 2013 98th Senate Session Calendar
• Illinois House of Representatives - January through May Important Dates
• ACA Advocacy Efforts Successful in Pushing CFPB Legislation through House and Senate
• ACA Submits Comments on Proposed IRS and Treasurery Rules for Charitalbe Hospitals
• ACA Submits Amicus Brief to Supreme Court in Support of Prevailing Defendants’ Ability to Recoup Costs
• ACA International Announces Health Insurance for Members
• ACA Council of Delegates Elects new Board of Directors

MEMBERSHIP

To apply for membership, download the membership application. Submit the form as instructed within the  form's instructions. Click here for more information.