Quality Assurance & Practice Monitoring

AIA members are professionally qualified accountants who have completed the AIA qualification or an equivalent route. Every member is committed to maintaining high standards through:

  • Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
  • Adherence to AIA Public Practice Regulations
  • Compliance with the IFAC Code of Ethics

When you apply for or renew your practising certificate, you agree to take part in AIA’s quality assurance and monitoring programme — a key part of our commitment to professional excellence.

AIA Quality Assured status

Firms awarded AIA Quality Assured status have demonstrated:

  • High professional and ethical standards
  • Robust anti-money laundering measures
  • Effective systems aligned with AIA’s Public Practice Regulations

This recognition reflects a firm’s commitment to excellence, integrity and compliance.

What does monitoring involve?

AIA’s monitoring and supervision process ensures members meet the requirements of:

  • The AIA Constitution
  • Public Practice Regulations
  • Legal and regulatory frameworks, including Money Laundering Regulations

 

Members in public practice are reviewed regularly by trained professionals. These reviews help confirm that your firm has the right policies and procedures in place to meet professional standards.

What this means for clients

Clients can trust that AIA members are up to date with industry changes and operate with professionalism and care.

Choosing an AIA member means placing your business in safe hands. AIA members:

Hold a recognised professional qualification

Commit to ongoing learning through CPD

Are required to hold Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII)

Are accountable through AIA’s complaints process

AIA offers a qualification and membership pathway for everyone.

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