Membership Levels
The IPA has three levels of membership:
- Associate (AIPA)
- Member (MIPA)
- Fellow (FIPA)
Student Membership
Students studying towards an accounting qualification can join as a student member, free of charge. Student members have access to networking opportunities, receive monthly e-newsletters, employment tips, and are eligible to participate in the IPA Project.
Additionally, graduate IPA student members and non-members who have completed their accounting degree or advanced diploma within the last three years are eligible for the Graduate Associate level of membership (GAIPA). This level of membership was designed to assist in the transition of students to full membership in their early career years. It provides recently graduated students with a significantly reduced rate of membership, without missing out on the benefits that full IPA membership provides.
Retired Members
Retired members are eligible for reduced membership fees and specific offers designed to assist semi-retired members in practice.
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