Foundation

For a number of years, the founding members have become dissatisfied with the direction that their then accountancy body was taking and decided that there was the need for a new body which catered wholly and exclusively for the requirements of the small general accounting practitioner within the United Kingdom.

Accountants in industry and commerce and accountants outside of the United Kingdom are specifically excluded from membership.

Specialist body

The Association of Incorporated Public Accountants is a specialist body catering for the needs of small general accounting practitioner engaged in public practice within the United Kingdom.

Benefits of membership

The Association offers the following wide range of benefits to the small practising accountant :- professional membership; practising certificate; comprehensive exclusive members insurance package; branch/ CPE seminar network; Professional Accountant Magazine.

Support

The Association offers support to its members both centrally and regionally through peer support.

Representation

The Association represents member's interests with government, trade and professional bodies.

Recognition

The Association has gained recognition with various accountancy bodies.