ATHE and IFA launch IFA Direct pathway to professional membership for accountants.

Take the ATHE IFA Direct route to achieve professional membership for accountants :

  • achieve IFA membership
  • gain an IFA practising certificate (UK members only)
  • invest in professional development

IFA membership

The IFA is a full member of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) the global accounting standard-setter and regulator. Membership delivers the enhanced professional recognition and career prospects that comes with being able to call yourself an IFA Financial Accountant or Tax Adviser. In addition, you will receive dual membership of the Institute of Public Accountants (Australia) and be able to use the designatory letters AFA/MIPA or ATA/AIPA. To learn more about IFA Direct Click here

IFA membership brings access to a community of like-minded professionals who benefit from supportive branch meetings, expert technical materials and inspiring events and CPD workshops.

Gain a practising certificate

For UK-based members holding an IFA practising certificate means you can offer accountancy services to the general public and can do more than with many other associations and professional bodies. You’ll be able to undertake charity independent examinations and ATOL/Civil Aviation Authority work. And a wide range of banks and building societies accept reports signed by our practising members. For more information on routes to IFA membership, click here

Continuing professional development

Investing in relevant and regular CPD is an important way to stay abreast of new developments and best practices in a fast-changing environment. It can boost your motivation and improve the quality of your work and the service you provide.

  • Accessible – experience flexible but structured learning that you can plan around your life wherever you are in the world
  • Relevant – enjoy a programme tailored for accountants working in or supporting SMEs or SMPs
  • Recognised – gain verifiable CPD and transferable credits from a global awarding organisation recognised by Ofqual
  • Affordable – Each unit costs £300* with a one-off learner membership fee of £50* (*exc VAT)

Eligibility criteria

Before you apply to study please ensure you meet our eligibility criteria.

Minimum requirements for study

  • 2 A level passes PLUS 5 GCSEs/vocational GCSEs/GCE/O level passes (grades 9-4/A-C) in five separate subjects including mathematics and English or equivalent; and/or
  • Level 3 book-keeping or accounting qualification which includes the ATHE Level 3 Diploma in Accounting.
  • Learners must also have an appropriate standard of English to enable them to access relevant resources and complete the unit assignments.

Digital literacy

All study is online and requires a basic level of digital literacy in the following areas:   

  • using the internet 
  • using Microsoft Word and Excel 
  • using the centre’s online portal 
  • unzipping documents

It is important that you understand these areas to be able to study effectively and gain the maximum benefits from the programme.

Unit and Assessment

14 units, two routes to membership

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