Association of International Accountants (AIA) - Foundation Level

The Association of International Accountants (AIA) was founded in 1928 and incorporated in London in 1932. The Association promotes and supports the advancement of the accountancy profession both in the UK and internationally. The AIA examinations comprise sixteen papers arranged in two Modules at each of three levels; Foundation, Professional I and Professional II. They are designed to test the proper acquisition of the knowledge, skills and techniques required in accountancy, including auditing, and the ability to apply them in practical situations. AIA members are fully professionally qualified to undertake accountancy employment in the public and private sectors.

The AIA examination structure comprises three levels, split into six modules, with two modules at each level.

Foundation Level
Module A
1. Financial Accounting I
2. Economics
3. Cost Accounting

Module B
4. Law
5. Auditing & Taxation
6. Information Processing

Entry Requirement
Two subjects at GCE 'A' Level, and at least three further subjects at GCSE or GCE 'O' Level or three subjects at GCE 'A' Level, and one further subject at GCSE or GCE 'O' Level (at not less than grade C) or two subjects at GCE 'A' Level, and two further subjects at 'AS' Level. Other equivalent qualifications also can be considered.

If English is your second language, you will need to have achieved a IELTS 6.0 TOEFL 550 (213 CBT) or an equivalent English qualification. If your English needs improvement, we are able to offer a twelve week English course prior to the start of the programme.

Starting Dates:
September, January, April

* All international students must have good strength in English language to follow up the course successfully otherwise, they have to undergo an English Language programme until they meet the required standard.