Welcome to the IIPA Website
Why is now the time to Become an Accountant?
Education - Regulation - Representation
In the current climate it is more important than ever to ensure that you have the skills employers are looking for. Understanding accounting and finance is one of those skills. So whether you are looking to go further in your current job or move to a new industry taking up the study of accounting is a great choice.
Qualified Accountants can find work in a range of industries including:
- Auditing
- Merchant banking
- Government accounting
- Public practice
- Investment management
- Service industries
- Manufacturing
- Stockbroking
- Management consulting
- Taxation
So if you want to find out more about qualifying as an accounting professional you can call us on 045 895936, email us at info@iipa.ie, or you can find out more about what is required by clicking the link below.
Welcome to the IIPA
Education - Regulation - Representation
The IIPA is a Professional Accounting Body that is responsible for the education, regulation and representation of its members. As a Recognised Accounting Body the Institute is prescribed as an organisation that represents accountants, and issues Audit Practice Certificates. Our prime objective is to maintain and develop standards in the accounting profession.
Technical Services
Ensuring Professional Standards
The IIPA promotes the highest professional standards to all of its members. We offer a range of technical services to our members. This includes pronouncements on professional practice, maintaining and enforcement of ethical standards, advice on particular issues, and a range of other matters.
For materials that may be of use in the current economic climate you can access IFAC guidance:
For more useful Technical Information just click the link below.
Representing Members
The IIPA represents the interests of its members inside a range of organisations including the Irish Auditing and Accounting Supervisory Authority, the Companies Registration Office, the Company Law Review Group, the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, the Revenue Commissioners, the Department of Finance and many others.
Exemptions
Have you completed a relevant third-level qualification? If you have then this can greatly reduce the number of modules you must complete in order to qualify as an Incorporated Public Accountant.
Choose IIPA
Students
Why Study for IIPA qualifications?
- Fastest way to a Professional Accounting Qualification
The IIPA's offers the fastest route to becoming a finance professional. You can qualify as an Incorporated Public Accounting Technician (IPAT) in 18 months to 2 years, or as an Associate Incorporated Public Accountant (AIPA) in 4 years. - Widest Range of Study Options
We aim to provide the most flexible route to your Professional Accounting Qualification. So you can choose between distance learning, accredited colleges or online. You can even blend these options over over your study. - Get Paid while you Study
There is a long tradition in the accounting and finance professions of working while you study. This means that the profession is attractive to school leavers, those who choose not to go to college, and those who wish to change careers.
Qualified Accountants
Looking for Change?
- Automatic Membership
Professional Accountants who are members of Prescribed Accounting Bodies may automatically qualify for membership of our institute. It is also possible to qualify for an Audit Practice Certificate (subject to conditions). - Appropriate Regulation
The Institute maintains a very careful balance in how we regulate the practice of our members. In particular, we strive to ensure that our members are not hamstrung by over-regulation and red tape. - Robust Representation
Our relatively small size and member focused approach ensures that your interests are protected and enhanced. We place the highest value on providing a voice for our members across the profession.
Customers of Incorporated Public Accountants
Promoting Best Practice
- Professional Standards
Our membership is required to maintain a high level of professional competency. This is monitored by a dedicated committee of the Board, and includes visits to practices to ensure that standards are being upheld. - Constitutional Documents
The IIPA has a number of guiding documents, collectively known as the "Constitutional Documents". They are as follows:
- Ethics
All members of our institute are required to follow the ethical standards of the International Federation of Accountants. These are the very best codes of conduct for Professional Accountants. - Complaints, Investigations and Disciplinary System
We have a professional standards maintenance structure including a complaints, Investigations and Disciplinary System. These are run to maintain and enhance the trust of customers of Incorporated Public Accountants. If you wish to make a complaint against a member of the IIPA you can download a "Notice of Complaint" here.
