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Accountancy Professional Bodies, Trade Associations and Government
Organisations
Below is a list of some of the bodies/organisations in the Accountancy
Industry where you can find out specific industry-information and
seek further qualifications.
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Association of Chartered Accountants (ACCA)
The Association of Chartered Accountants (ACCA) is the largest and fastest-growing global professional accountancy body with 296,000 students and 115,000 members in 170 countries. We aim to offer the first choice qualifications to people of application, ability and ambition around the world who seek a rewarding career in accountancy, finance and management.
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Association of International Accountants (AIA)
The Association of International Accountants (AIA) was founded in the UK in 1928 as a professional accountancy body and from conception has promoted the concept of ‘international accounting’ to create a global network of accountants in over 85 countries worldwide.
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Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)
From 1st July 2010, the AAT Accounting Qualification replaced the college-based Diploma and work-based NVQ routes with a new qualification structure. The new qualification has three levels:
Level 2 Certificate
Level 3 Diploma
Level 4 Diploma.
Instead of exams, you will take a series of computer-based assessments that reflect practical workplace tasks. You can study for the AAT Accounting Qualification full- or part-time at colleges or training centres, or via distance learning.
Each level counts as a qualification in its own right, and completing all three levels leads to the full AAT Accounting Qualification.
For full membership of the AAT, you must pass all three stages of the qualification, and have at least a year’s approved work experience. You can find more details on the AAT website
Once you are fully AAT qualified, you could study further to become a chartered accountant. Your accounting technician qualifications mean that you can usually bypass the first stage of professional exams
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Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
The Chartered Institute of Management
Accountants (CIMA) is a leading membership body that offers an internationally recognised professional qualification in management accountancy, which focuses on accounting for business.
As an organisation we are committed to constant improvement, and our reputation as a professional and regulatory body has never been stronger. We are increasingly the first choice for students and employers.
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Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)
Chartered Institute of Public
Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) is one of the leading professional accountancy bodies in the UK and the only one which specialises in the public sector. It is responsible for the education and training of professional accountants and for their regulation through the setting and monitoring of professional standards. Uniquely among the professional accountancy bodies in the UK, CIPFA has responsibility for setting accounting standards for a significant part of the economy, namely local government.
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European Accounting Association (EAA)
The European Accounting Association (EAA) aims to link together the Europe-wide community of accounting scholars and researchers, to provide a platform for the wider dissemination of European accounting research, and to foster and improve research.
Since its establishment in 1977, the EAA has had a major impact on the accounting research community throughout Europe. Gone are the days when only a few accounting academics knew their colleagues in other countries... The EAA has established a secure and developing series of networks that bring together all accounting researchers interested in a wider European concept of their subject and research interests.
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Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales is the largest professional accountancy body in Europe with over 128,000 members.
The Institute was established by Royal Charter in 1880. It is now a key influencer on the international stage and the leading UK body of finance professionals offering world class qualifications.
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Institute of Financial Accountants
The Institute of Financial Accountants, established in 1916, is the largest professional body of its type in the world. It represents members and students in more than eighty countries around the world and provides a qualification and continuous professional development for those who want to become financial accountants. It sets both technical and ethical standards within the profession. Accountancy is a highly respected profession. If you are to achieve your full potential in this demanding and rewarding field, you must achieve professional status and a qualification suitable for the world of business. The Institute of Financial Accountants is your route to success. It offers you a high standard of training, competence and professional practice. It is a professional body for those seeking to realise their professional potential.
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IPF
IPF is the management support services company of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA). We specialise in giving advice on financial management, governance, property and asset management solutions, the supply of information and expertise, and the provision of people with appropriate skills to help at the most senior level.
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