Membership
;Associate or Fellow membership AIA members use the designatory letters FAIA, as a Fellow and AAIA as an Associate. And AIA members can use the title or designation of International Accountant. Those who achieve the AIA's Recognised Professional Qualification as a company auditor are able to register with a Recognised Supervisory Body (RSB)RQB and RSB recognition processAudit route
As a Recognised Qualifying Body (RQB), AIA is recognised by the UK Government as being eligible to train qualified statutory auditors. Through a combination of study and work experience, the AIA statutory auditor training program provides a Government recognised qualification. In addition, candidates need to complete an oral test and on successful completion of all the required elements register with a Recognised Supervisory Body (RSB).MBA Pathways and Diploma Qualifications
The AIA collaborates with accredited universities to meet increasing demand for managerial skills and knowledge. The AIA professional accountancy qualification is accepted as equivalent to a first degree for entry purposes into a growing number of full and part-time MBA programmes in United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Cyprus. In addition to the AIA professional qualification and statutory audit qualification, AIA also offers a number of Diplomas as follows:- * Diploma in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) * Diploma in Corporate Finance for Decision Making * Diploma in Management Accounting & Costing * Diploma in AuditingLegal & Mutual Recognitions
Europe
European Union
The AIA qualification is recognised as a Designated Body by theUnited Kingdom
AIA is a Recognised Qualifying Body (RQB) for statutory auditors under the Companies Act 2006. AIA qualification was recognised within theRepublic of Ireland
AIA is listed as a Prescribed Body under the Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Act 2003 in the Republic of Ireland and is supervised by the Irish Auditing and Accounting Supervisory Authority (IAASA). AIA full members (AAIA or FAIA), particularly those holding practising certificates, are eligible to undertake a wide range of regulated work in Ireland (additional authorisation may be required), including: * Operate as a Personal Insolvency Practitioner * Operate in Corporate Insolvency (Liquidator or Examiner) * Certify the accounts produced by the Boards of Management of certain schools * Examine accounts of Charities with incomes of less than €100,000 * Produce an Accountants report required of Licensed Property Services * Advise under the Abhaile Mortgage Arrears Resolution Scheme * Certify the financial standing of an applicant for a Road Haulage Operators License * Complete an Independent Accountants Report with respect to certain grants provided by Enterprise IrelandCyprus
The AIA professional qualification is recognised for the purpose of audit of public companies according to article 155(1)(b), Chapter 113, of the Companies Act. AIA members are eligible for membership of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (ICPAC).Asia
Singapore
In Singapore, membership of AIA is viewed as a recognised qualification for the purpose of acting as a secretary of a public company under section 171(1AA) of the Companies Act and recognized by the Singapore Ministry of Law under one of the seven recognized accountancy bodies to certify the Money Lender Act reporting requirement.Hong Kong
AIA and theMainland China
AIA have signed an agreement with the China Association of Chief Financial Officers for AMIA certification. AIA launched the AIA-CICPA Conversion Program in 2009 to promote internationalisation of the Chinese Institute of Certified Public Accountants (CICPA), the sole authoritative body for accountancy in Mainland China. The conversion course is open to qualified CICPA members and successful candidates are eligible for direct membership of AIA.India
AIA and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) have signed a MoU for reciprocal membership arrangement. The MoU allows appropriately qualified and experienced AIA members to join the ICAI, a statutory body established under the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949 of India. (Tha same information is not available on ICAI official website) The MOU have lapsed in 2016Malaysia
The AIA professional qualification (FAIA/AAIA) is recognised by the Public Service Department of the Malaysian Government as equivalent to an Honours Degree (in Accounting field) of a Public Institution of Higher Learning. Graduates of AIA are meanwhile, recognised as having a qualification equivalent to a General Degree (in Accounting field) of a Public Institution of Higher Learning. The AIA certification is recognised under Section 153(3)of the Income Tax Act 1967, for purpose of registration as an Authorised Tax Agent. AIA members (FAIA/AAIA) are eligible for membership of The Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia (CTIM). AIA members (FAIA/AAIA) are eligible for Professional Membership of The Institute of Internal Auditors Malaysia (IIA Malaysia)Americas
United States
The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc includes the AIA membership (FAIA/AAIA) in its Professional Recognition Credit List (PRC4). Thus, AIA members are eligible for exemption for Part 4 of the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) exam, the only globally recognised certification for internal auditors. Not recognized by the CPA AssociationCanada
Not recognized for any purpose(immigration, education or work)St Lucia
AIA is listed as a parent body for Accountants and Auditors under the Institute of Chartered Accountants of St Lucia (Incorporation) Act 1985.Trinidad & Tobago
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Trinidad and Tobago recognises AIA within the Schedule of Registered Societies.Belize
AIA is listed as a scheduled society under the Accounting Profession Act Chapter 305 for membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Belize.Dominica
The Commonwealth of Dominica under its Companies Act 1994, recognises AIA as a parent body for Accountants and Auditors.Africa
Ghana
AIA and the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG) have agreed a pathway to membership that provides a route for AIA members to join ICAG. This agreement offers members of both AIA and ICAG the opportunity to enjoy the benefits that both organisations can offer, which include increased international recognition and improved professional mobility. To obtain ICAG membership, AIA members must demonstrate three years' relevant practical work experience in accountancy and finance, provide two referees and attend an induction programme that outlines the professional and ethical expectations of the Ghanaian Institute. Both organisations require members to adhere to their continuing professional development policies and pay their annual subscription to maintain their membership.Nigeria
AIA is recognized under the ANAN Act 76 of 1993 Schedule 4 for membership with theMauritius
AIA is recognized by the National Accreditation and Equivalence Council for membership of the Mauritius Institute of Professional Accountants under the Financial Reporting Act 2004 S.51(3).Uganda
The Accountants Act 1992 (Ch 266), recognizes AIA's eligibility for enrolment as full member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda.AIA Memberships & Student Population
Worldwide, AIA had 9,541 members in 2020.https://www.iaasa.ie/getmedia/f9806061-d12a-4c97-b69c-4df3e6f546bc/IAASA-Profile-of-the-Profession-2020-FINAL.pdf 'Member' means an individual who has applied for and has been admitted to membership in AIA. The figures exclude individuals who have passed their final examination and completed their training contracts but have not yet applied for membership. Its worldwide student population was 5,381 in 2020. 'Student' means an individual who is registered with AIA as a student and is actively pursuing the education process with a view to admission to full membership.Council
* PresidentInternational Accountant
International Accountant is the designation used by fully qualified members of the AIA (AAIA or FAIA). ''International Accountant'' is also the bi-monthly magazine published by AIA.See also
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