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The IAB and LCCI partnership

The IAB and the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) give finance professionals a direct route to internationally recognised qualifications in bookkeeping, accounting and finance, trusted by employers in more than thirty countries.

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Part of the IAB since 2023. The LCCI brings a heritage in business and finance qualifications dating back to 1912.

1912The start of the LCCI’s heritage in business and finance qualifications

2023The year the LCCI joined the IAB

30+Countries where LCCI qualifications are recognised

4Continents covered by the partnership

A partnership built on shared standards

One heritage, one global standard

The London Chamber of Commerce and Industry is the qualifications division that joined the IAB in 2023. It brings a heritage in business and finance qualifications dating back to 1912, and has set the standard in accountancy, bookkeeping, payroll and finance for over a century. By aligning with the IAB, the LCCI offers a direct progression route to advanced finance qualifications, helping professionals take their expertise further.

For learners, centres and employers, the partnership means one thing above all: consistency. An LCCI qualification earned through the IAB carries the same meaning wherever it is held. It is a credible, respected standard, internationally recognised and trusted by employers across the globe.

That heritage is more than history. It is the reason employers around the world recognise an LCCI certificate on sight, and the reason learners can be confident their qualification will still mean something years from now.

Finance professional writing notes at her laptop, representing the consistent standard of an lcci qualification earned through the iab

Awarding organisationInstitute of Accountants and BookkeepersHeritageBusiness and finance qualifications since 1912Part of the IABSince 2023

Why this partnership matters

The benefits of studying LCCI qualifications with the IAB

Two respected names in finance education, working to one shared mission: raising the standards of business and finance.

Internationally recognised

LCCI qualifications are trusted by employers worldwide, giving your credential value wherever your career takes you, across more than thirty countries and four continents.

Ofqual-regulated rigour

Regulated qualifications are quality-assured to a recognised national standard, so learners, centres and employers can trust exactly what a certificate represents.

A clear progression route

Move up from foundation certificates to advanced diplomas and professional finance credentials, with a defined path from one level to the next.

Over a century of heritage

The combined legacy of the IAB and the LCCI keeps qualifications credible, relevant and grounded in the real needs of the profession.

Flexible, centre-led delivery

Study through a global network of approved examination centres, with instructor-led routes designed around different abilities and career stages.

Employer confidence

A verification service lets employers and institutions confirm that any LCCI qualification is authentic, protecting its value and yours.

The LCCI qualifications

Choose your qualification

Nine certificates across three levels, from foundation bookkeeping to cost and management accounting, with diplomas available at Level 2 and Level 3.

Full details in one place

Entry requirements, assessment, qualification specifications and the progression route for every certificate are on the LCCI qualifications page.

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Who it’s for

Qualifications for every stage of a finance career

Starting out

Aspiring bookkeepers

Anyone starting out in finance who wants a credible, recognised qualification to launch a career or open the door to employment.

Moving up

Practising bookkeepers and accountants

Professionals looking to formalise their skills, move up a level, or add specialist knowledge in areas such as cost and management accounting.

Running a practice

Self-employed practitioners

Those running their own practice who want the professional standing and client confidence that a recognised qualification brings.

Recruiting and developing

Employers and training centres

Organisations that need a trusted, regulated benchmark for recruiting, developing and verifying finance talent.

Studying worldwide

International learners

Students in more than thirty countries who want a UK-rooted qualification that is recognised and respected worldwide.

New to finance

Career changers

People moving into finance from another field who want a structured, step-by-step route to competence and recognition.

How to get started

Three steps to your LCCI qualification

Step 1

Choose your level

Decide where to begin, from a Level 1 foundation certificate to an advanced Level 3 or professional qualification, based on your experience and goals.

Step 2

Find an approved centre

Study through the IAB and LCCI global network of approved examination centres, with instructor-led delivery designed around your needs.

Step 3

Qualify and progress

Complete your assessment, earn an internationally recognised certificate, and continue up the pathway towards professional recognition.

Exam centres

LCCI qualifications are delivered and assessed through a global network of approved examination centres. Centres work to a common global standard, so a qualification earned in one country holds exactly the same value as one earned in another.

Exam information

Everything learners and centres need to prepare for assessment, from syllabuses and delivery formats to sitting arrangements, is available through the LCCI exam information resources.

Verification service

Employers, institutions and learners can confirm the authenticity of LCCI qualifications through the official verification service, protecting the integrity and value of every certificate awarded.

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FAQs

LCCI partnership questions

What is the LCCI and how is it connected to the IAB?

The London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) is a qualifications provider with a heritage dating back to 1912. It joined the IAB in 2023, giving IAB members and learners a direct route to LCCI’s internationally recognised qualifications in bookkeeping, accounting and finance.

Are LCCI qualifications internationally recognised?

Yes. LCCI qualifications are trusted by employers across the globe and are recognised across four continents and more than thirty countries. Many are also Ofqual-regulated, meaning they are quality-assured to a recognised UK national standard.

Which level should I start at?

If you are new to finance, the Level 1 Certificate in Bookkeeping is the ideal starting point. If you already have some experience, you may be suited to a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification. Approved centres can advise on the right entry point for you.

How do I study for an LCCI qualification?

LCCI qualifications are delivered through a global network of approved examination centres, with instructor-led routes designed around different abilities and career stages. You choose a centre, study towards your chosen qualification, and sit your assessment through that centre.

Can employers verify an LCCI qualification?

Yes. Employers, institutions and learners can confirm the authenticity of LCCI qualifications through the official verification service, which protects the integrity and value of every certificate awarded.

Can I progress to a professional finance qualification?

Yes. The pathway is designed to take you from foundation certificates through advanced diplomas towards professional recognition as an International Financial Accountant (IFA), and onward to IFA Fellow.