Founded in 1920, WCA is a trade organization of professional debt collectors that serve the credit and collection industry in Washington State. WCA is the industry watchdog that monitors critical business, legislative, regulatory, legal and public relations issues within the state. The association is over 100 members strong and growing and includes third-party collection agencies, asset buyers, attorneys, and third party affiliates. WCA establishes ethical standards, and articulates the value of the credit and collection industry to businesses, policymakers, and consumers.