IAB membership provides support throughout your career with a range of services, benefits and industry updates that will help you achieve your ambitions.
Whether you run a bookkeeping business or want to secure a position in an accountancy practice or local SME, the IAB is here for you. As a non-profit, member-led organisation, you can count on us having your interests at heart.
And depending on your qualifications and experience, you can be part of an international network of members across 60 countries. There are three different grades of professional membership.
These are:
• Associate (AIAB)
• Member (MIAB)
• Fellow (FIAB)
and for those who are not practicing anymore but still want to keep in touch and up-to-date we have.
• Alumni
Fellow membership is a mark of professional excellence, a signal to employers and businesses that you are at the very top of your field.
As the highest grade of IAB membership, a Fellow is a special accolade as it:
Symbolises your proven expertise and experience
Enables you to use the letters FIAB after your name
And, of course – as with all levels of IAB membership – you can continue to enhance your skills through on-going professional development.
To find out which grade of membership you are eligible to apply for please click here.
Types of Membership
PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS FOR NEW MEMBERS ONLY, NOT RENEWING MEMBERS
Associate
To become an IAB Associate member you will hold a minimum of a Level 2 in Bookkeeping Qualifications.
Fellow
To become an IAB Fellow Member you will hold a Level 4 or above in Bookkeeping Qualifications plus 2 years relevant experience.
Alumni
This is for bookkeepers who are no longer in practice but, still wish to keep in touch and up-to-date.
AML Supervision is available for Member and Fellows as an upgraded membership.
Click here to find out more
If you need to contact the Membership Department, please email us at membership@iab.org.uk or +44 (0)208 187 8888.
“The IAB have provided technical knowledge, support and resources via their newsletters and podcasts and have provided invaluable advice to me which helps me support my clients in the best way possible.”
Robyn Richards FIAB AFA ATA
www.Activeledgers.co.uk
“I joined the IAB in 2007 and the IAB have guided and supported me throughout my bookkeeping journey. Being regulated by them has enabled me to keep up to date with all the legislative requirements, ensure my record keeping is GDPR compliant, and has provided me with the weight to get new and old clients to comply with my business requirements. I have always found them helpful, approachable, friendly and knowledgeable and would not want to run my organisation without their support and guidance. It is priceless.”
Alison Gale
www.softlinksuk.co.uk
“The IAB has really helped me set up my own bookkeeping practice. I get immediate access to relevant, up-to-date and practical resources.
My Professional membership with the IAB allows me to back-up my bookkeeping credentials with an official and industry-leading accreditation which helps me gain trust from prospective clients and build up my clientele.”
Marc Laguin - MIAB
http://www.ambook-keeping.com
“The IAB is the backbone of my business, providing a strong selling point to all potential clients. I am supported with a constant flow of legislation and advice, available on demand. The IAB shows me how to keep my business compliant, my status professional and their communication is fun and refreshing!”
Jennifer Barker
www.digitalbookkeeping.co.uk
“I cannot fault the training course or the support I have received. I am more than happy to recommend the IAB as a very successful career pathway of support and reassurance.”
Susan Jones
www.asjfusion.co.uk
“Been an IAB Member for over 10 years but this year during lockdown they really upped their game. Hosting bi-weekly zoom coffee meetings bringing together bookkeepers for general updates, chat and advice along with Guest Speakers on a variety of areas they were invaluable and really raised the IAB profile and were a great support to us all especially sole practitioners.”
Karen Balloch
www.kbbook-keeping.co.uk
“The IAB is truly a global credential and gave me a broader perspective into the world of bookkeeping.”
Sivarupan R
MAAT, MIAB, MBA, CIMA Adv Dip MA
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