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Membership grades

We have five grades of membership: 

  • Intermediate Financial Accountant IFA AIPA 
  • Associate Tax Adviser ATA
  • Associate Financial Accountant AFA MIPA 
  • Fellow Tax Adviser FTA 
  • Fellow Financial Accountant FFA FIPA

Obtaining and retaining membership with the IFA demonstrates a high level of integrity, ethical behaviour and good standing.   

All members of the IFA must meet the Institute's CPD requirements.

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