How to join

We provide our members with all the necessary tools to operate successfully as Financial Accountants and tax advisers providing compliance and planning expertise to SMEs. We are the only professional accountancy body that provides dedicated support to SMEs and SMPs. 

With us, you will have a wealth of experience and a streamlined focus that allows you to perform your accountancy duties to the best of your ability. Obtaining and retaining membership with the IFA demonstrates a high level of integrity, ethical behaviour and good standing.

We have five grades of membership: 


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To become a member of the IFA, you must meet one of our routes to membership, complete an application form and pay the required fees

Application forms 

IFA UK membership & practising certificate application form

IFA international membership application form

Contact us

To find out more about becoming a member, contact our membership team on +44 (0)20 3567 5999 or you can email them at [email protected].