The Association of International Accountants (AIA) is a professional body for accountants committed to promoting the idea of 'international accounting.' Established in the UK in 1928, AIA now boasts members in over 85 countries. Full members can be associates (AAIA) or fellows (FAIA) and are known as international accountants, being part of a Recognized Qualifying Body.
In the UK, a Recognized Qualifying Body (RQB) is an authorized organization permitted to issue accounting qualifications. There are six currently recognized bodies, each providing accredited certifications to accounting professionals.
A Recognized Qualifying Body (RQB) is an organization recognized by a professional accounting institute or association as having the authority to accredit, license, or certify accountants and auditors.
