Become an Intermediate Financial Accountant IFA AIPA

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Join by 30 September and we'll waive the exemption fee - saving you £160. 


And when you enrol on our IFA Direct education programme to study towards becoming an Associate member we'll waive the application fee of £170.

That's a total saving of £330.  

Becoming an Intermediate Financial Accountant is the natural next step from student to full membership of a professional accountancy body. 

This grade is designed for graduates and other recently or part-qualified accountants who meet our education requirements and have gained at least one year's relevant accounting work experience - including a placement or a "year in industry" completed as part of your degree. It's a way to formalise your progress, stay connected to the profession, and keep building your career. 

By joining us now, you'll boost your recognition and marketability in a competitive job market, show employers you're serious about your career, and keep developing professionally in accounting and finance. 

Benefits 

  • Use the title Intermediate Financial Accountant 
  • Use the designatory letters IFA AIPA after your name 
  • Dual membership with the Institute of Public Accountants (Australia) 
  • IFA and IPA membership certificates 
  • Free UK and international webinars and regional meetings — great for learning and networking with accountants and potential employers 
  • A range of relevant CPD webinars and in-person events 
  • A bi-monthly e-newsletter with the latest news, articles and opinion from Financial Accountant digital, our online content platform 
  • A free quarterly highlights email 
  • Exclusive offers from our carefully chosen strategic partners 
  • Technical resources, including guidance on AML 
  • Early bird discounts on annual conference tickets 

Joining requirements 

To join at this grade, you'll need: 

  • An accountancy and finance qualification at the same level and covering the same content as our IFA Direct Level 4 education programme 
  • At least one year's relevant accounting work experience (a placement or year in industry undertaken during your degree counts towards this) 

Intermediate members must also meet the Institute's CPD requirements.  

Practising certificate 

Intermediate members aren't eligible for a practising certificate. If you plan to move into practice, you'll need to upgrade to Associate membership.