Professional membership route
Qualified by Experience? Join the IAB Without Formal Qualifications
If you are an experienced bookkeeper or accountant but do not hold formal qualifications, the IAB offers an alternative route to professional membership through the Accountest, an industry standard online knowledge assessment.
40
multiple-choice questions
40
minutes to complete online
£95
discounted IAB assessment cost
UK
market-specific content, updated annually
How the Accountest works
The Accountest is designed for individuals who have developed their knowledge and practical skills through workplace experience rather than formal study. It is not a formal exam. Its purpose is to assess existing knowledge, practical understanding, and competency in bookkeeping and accounting tasks commonly carried out within the profession.
Assessment areas include: journals and processing, accounting concepts, business support, taxation, and payroll.
Membership levels available
Associate Membership
Pass Levels 1 and 2 to obtain Associate Membership and use the designatory letters AIAB.
Member Membership
Pass Levels 1, 2 and 3 to obtain Member Membership and use the designatory letters MIAB.
Planning to operate in practice?
If you intend to provide bookkeeping or accounting services to your own clients, you will require Anti-Money Laundering supervision. To apply for AML supervision with the IAB, you must hold membership at Member level, MIAB, and successfully complete all three assessment levels.
Ready to apply?
To take the Accountest, contact the IAB Membership Team. Once payment has been received, the assessment will be issued for you to complete at your convenience.
