Routes to IFA membership via IFA Direct

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Studying on IFA Direct is ideal if you are looking for a route to IFA membership, gaining a practising certificate or want to invest in relevant continuing professional development.

You will develop your knowledge and skills and gain a broader and deeper understanding of key subjects relevant to accountants and tax advisers in, or supporting, small businesses. 

Detailed information on each unit syllabus is available on our unit levels and syllabus aims page.

Institute designation 

Institute grade 

IPA designation  

IPA membership grade 

Access to Practising certificate (UK only) 

 Suitable for 

IFA 

Intermediate Financial Accountant 

AIPA 

Associate 

Not eligible 

Accounting technicians/junior and intermediate accountants 

AFA 

Associate 

MIPA 

Member 

For eligible members only 

Members in practice/senior accountants 

ATA 

Associate Tax Adviser 

 

 

For eligible members only 

Tax advisers 

 Route To Membership Via Ifa Direct

Discover how IFA Direct could be a route to membership in our video