ABOUT US

The Association of International Accountants (AIA) is a leading professional body for accountants and finance professionals with a long-standing reputation for excellence in professional education and a dynamic global membership.

Our Mission

AIA is a membership organisation providing world class qualifications, training and services to support accountants throughout their working lives, equipping them with the skills, knowledge and expertise to ensure they are at the forefront of their profession. We act in the public interest and promote and develop the accountancy profession and the interests of our members.

Our Values

Collaboration. We work together to achieve our shared aims, creating a collaborative environment where colleagues are empowered to take ownership of their responsibilities.

Innovation. We are agile in response to change, embracing new ideas with enthusiasm and commitment to bring about continuous improvement in everything we do.

Excellence. We strive for excellence, taking pride in the work we produce and the role we play in AIA’ s success. We are ambitious for ourselves and AIA and focused on our strategy and ensuring our members are at the heart of everything we do.

Integrity and respect. We recognise, value and celebrate our diversity and collective expertise. We treat all members, students, colleagues and stakeholders fairly, welcoming individual differences and opinions.

We Act In The Public Interest

AIA protects the public interest by making sure our members, their firms, and our students maintain the highest standards of professional competency and conduct. This is embedded throughout everything we do, from our qualifications, robust membership requirements, supervision and regulation, and our production of research, best practice, and skills guidance.

WE BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF SMEs

SMEs play a major role in most economies, particularly in developing countries. According to the World Bank Group, formal SMEs contribute up to 60% of total employment and up to 40% of national income (GDP) in emerging economies. In market economies, SMEs are the engine of economic development, significantly contributing to sustainable growth and employment generation. That’s why we focus on creating world class accountants to work in and serve the SME sector.