Audit is a regulated profession in the UK offering a rewarding career in a complex and fast-paced field. In order to qualifying as a statutory auditor, you must first obtain a Recognised Professional Qualification, such as the AIA’s. The AIA’s statutory audit training programme will give you the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to succeed.
AIA is a Recognised Qualifying Body under Schedule 11 of the Companies Act 2006 and is regulated by the Financial Reporting Council.
You can start your journey with AIA if you have a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent.
If you have a degree or other professional qualifications you may be eligible for exemptions from some papers making it quicker and easier to become a statutory auditor with AIA.
The AIA professional qualification is designed to deliver the knowledge, competencies and professional conduct expected of today's statutory auditors. There are 3 levels within the AIA professional qualification, consisting of 11 exams on the audit route which are examinable in May and November each year.
To start your journey towards becoming a qualified statutory auditor, you will need to register as an AIA student.
The AIA’s Audit Scholarship is part of a programme of work that ensures everyone has an equal chance of accessing the accountancy and audit profession based on merit, not background.
A number of scholarships are available each year offering financial support to high quality candidates that demonstrate a commitment to obtaining the AIA’s Recognised Professional Qualification.
For further information please email us at: join@aiaworldwide.com
Qualification as an accountant is achieved through a combination of study, exams and work experience or Initial Professional Development (IPD); to obtain Associate membership and achieve the statutory audit qualification you need to acquire three years' relevant and supervised work experience, which you can gain your before, during or after study for the exams.
On qualifying, you will:
Before conducting any audit you must register with a Recognised Supervisory Body. Click here for more information about registration requirements. Please note that eligibility requires you to maintain your AIA membership.
