AIA in China

The Association of International Accountants (AIA) was founded in the UK in 1928 as a professional accountancy body and from conception has promoted the concept of ‘international accounting’ to create a global network of accountants in over 85 countries worldwide.

AIA is recognised by the UK Government as a Recognised Qualifying Body for statutory auditors under the Companies Act 2006, across the European Union under the Mutual Recognition of Professional Qualifications directive and as a Prescribed Body under the Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Act 2003 in the Republic of Ireland. The AIA professional qualification is currently recognised in over 30 countries worldwide.

AIA has a strong and growing presence throughout China and Hong Kong and members and students are supported in both these areas by fully operational branches. AIA have established links with other professional bodies, universities, colleges and businesses throughout China and Hong Kong and are actively involved in shaping the profession through consultation with Government and other key parties.

AIA operates a policy of exemptions designed to reduce repetition for students who have already attained a qualification of an acceptable standard, which includes the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Chinese Institute of Certified Public Accountants and many degree programmes. For more information about AIA and the Chinese Institute of Certified Public Accountants, please click here.

AIA is constantly working with its people and partners in financial centres worldwide to encourage trust, clarity and shared international standards in the accounting profession. Many of its members are at the top of the industry, from senior management to director level, representing some of the most important and profitable firms in the world. With a select membership demographic including high numbers of these influential decision makers, the AIA is a truly prestigious organisation.