The Association of International Certified Public Accountants

What The Association of International Certified Public Accountants does

The Association of International Certified Public Accountants is a non-profit international professional accountancy body incorporated in England & Wales (CRN8673224) in 2013 and registered in Pakistan as a Non-Government Non-Profit organization. It develops, administers, and awards the CPA Professional Programme (CPAPRO) — a globally oriented qualification structured around six knowledge pillars (Taxation and Laws, Investment and Reporting, Enterprise, Finance, Performance, Audit) across five progressive levels (Foundation, Operational, Management, Strategic, Competence), available in a New Curriculum (150 credit hours) and a legacy Old Scheme (120 credit hours). The body also offers a laddered diploma pathway (DBA, IFRD, FMD, ADIP, AID-HR), entry-level certificates (PAC, PPA), collaborative undergraduate and postgraduate certificates, and specialized professional credentials including Forensic Accounting and the Certified Financial Consultant (CFC).

The organization serves individual accounting and finance professionals, students and recent graduates transitioning into the profession, experienced professionals seeking supplementary credentials, and corporate members (accounting firms, companies, business schools, universities). It does not sell directly to consumers; distribution is channel-led through an International Chapters network (USA, GCC, Asia Pacific, Afghanistan, and provincial Pakistan chapters), Official Learning Providers, distance-learning self-study, and Corporate and Education Network membership programs. Technology consists of a web-based student management system and an online examination platform supplemented by twice-yearly offline exam centers.

Revenue is generated through one-time certification and diploma fees (CPA New £945, CPA Old £700, Diplomas £210, Direct Membership £420), recurring annual membership subscriptions (£50), CPD/CPE services (£150 per 120-hour cycle), and Certificate of Practice fees (£300). Discounts, scholarships, and installment plans are offered to broaden access. The Association has disclosed no financial statements, headcount, or membership totals, and operates without external institutional funding.

Name

The Association of International Certified Public Accountants

Legal name

The Association of International Certified Public Accountants

Website

https://cpapro.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Association of International Certified Public Accountants is a UK-incorporated non-profit that develops and awards the CPA Professional Programme (CPAPRO) — a globally oriented accounting qualification — serving individual professionals, students, and corporate members across Europe, the GCC, Asia Pacific, and the USA.

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Product category

Professional Accounting Certification

NAICS

Offices of Certified Public Accountants (541211), Professional Organizations (813920)

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PRIMARYEDAAANAD

Finance, Accounting & Risk (CFA/CPA/FRM) Certifications

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Certification Programs

SECONDARYEDAAALAA

Accounting, Audit & Tax (CPA/CA/ACCA CPE)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Licensure & Continuing Professional Education (CE/CPE)

SECONDARYEDADACAF

Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Accreditation Bodies (Institutional & Programmatic)

SECONDARYEDADACAG

International/Transnational Accreditation & Recognition Bodies

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Accreditation Bodies (Institutional & Programmatic)

Keywords

• Professional accounting certification
• CPA qualification programmes
• Accountancy education
• Professional membership body
• Diploma and certificate programmes

Headquarters

HQ city

Slough

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Certification Programs: Revenue from CPA certification programs (Old Scheme £700, New Scheme £945, Direct Membership £420) including enrollment, examination, and exemption fees. Fees charged per subject or as comprehensive program packages.
2. Diploma and Certificate Programs: Revenue from progressive diploma programs including DBA, IFRD, FMD, ADIP, AID-HR each priced at £210. Also includes PAC (£0 indicated) and PPA programs with per-level pricing.
3. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership subscription of £50 for Associate/Fellow members, plus one-time membership fees for Affiliate (ACPA £170), Honorary/Academic (£30), and Life Membership (£300). Certificate of Practice at £300.
4. CPD/CPE Services: Continuing Professional Development/Credential services providing 120-hour CPD certificates for £150. Members must complete 30 hours annually to maintain CPA designation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Association of International Certified Public Accountants is a non-government, non-profit international accountancy body that develops and administers the CPA Professional Programme (CPAPRO) and a suite of progressive diplomas, certificates, and professional certifications in accounting, finance, audit, taxation, and HR. It awards the CPA designation, regulates Associate and Fellow CPAs, issues Practicing Certificates, and delivers an online/offline examination system through a global network of International Chapters and Official Learning Providers.

Product overview

The Association of International Certified Public Accountants operates a platform-based certification and education ecosystem offering professional accounting credentials. The core offering is the CPA Professional Programme (available in New Curriculum and Old Scheme variants), supplemented by a progressive diploma pathway (DBA, IFRD, FMD, ADIP) and specialized certificates (PAC, PPA). The organization also provides collaborative courses including undergraduate and postgraduate diplomas, professional certifications (CFC, Forensic Accounting), CPD services, and an online examination system. The New Curriculum CPA requires 150 credit hours across five levels with six knowledge pillars, while the Old Scheme CPA offers six levels with 120 credit hours. The diploma progression allows entry at Foundation level through to CPA designation.

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Products and services

• CPA Professional Programme (New Curriculum) The flagship CPA certification programme built around six knowledge pillars (Taxation and Laws, Investment and Reporting, Enterprise, Finance, Performance, Audit) and five progressive levels (Foundation, Operational, Management, Strategic, Competence), requiring 150 credit hours and a publishable research article at Competency Level. For aspiring and qualified accounting professionals seeking an internationally comparable CPA designation.
• CPA Professional Programme (Old Scheme) Legacy certification pathway comprising the PAC (Public Accounting Certificate), PPA (Professional Public Accountant), and CPA designations across six levels with 20 subjects and 120+ credit hours. For students and professionals pursuing the CPA designation under the original curriculum.
• Diploma in Business Accounting (DBA) Entry-level diploma covering six units including Business Communication, Mathematics, Business Economics, Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, and IT in Business, requiring 36 learning hours. For students entering the accounting profession without a commerce background.
• International Financial Reporting Diploma (IFRD) Diploma focusing on IFRS standards and corporate reporting, covering Commercial and Corporate Laws, Financial Reporting and IFRS, Enterprise Management, Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, and Audit and Assurance. For professionals working with IFRS-based reporting environments.
• Financial Management Diploma (FMD) Advanced diploma covering Business Taxation, Corporate Reporting, Operations Management, Financial Management, Performance Management, and Information Systems, IT Audit and Control. For mid-career professionals targeting management-level competencies.
• Advanced Diploma in Public Accounting (ADIP) Strategic-level diploma covering Advance Business Taxation, Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management, Strategic Management, Strategic Financial Management, Strategic Management Accounting, and Advance Auditing and Assurance. For senior professionals pursuing strategic leadership roles.
• Advanced International Diploma in HR (AID-HR) Specialized diploma for practising accountants covering Principle of Management, Nature of Human Capital, Staffing, Recruitment and Selection, and Training and Development. For accountants seeking HR management capabilities.
• PAC (Public Accounting Certificate) Programme Entry-level certificate representing 4 levels with 20 subjects providing a foundation in accounting principles and practice, requiring 91 credit hours. For candidates with 12 years of education entering the accounting profession.
• PPA (Professional Public Accountant) Programme Professional level certificate for graduates and masters covering post-graduate education segments with higher-level analysis, judgment, decision making, and reporting. For graduates progressing toward full CPA designation under the Old Scheme.
• Certified Financial Consultant (CFC) Professional certification offered in partnership with the Institute of Financial Consultants (IFC), USA, covering five modules in key financial areas. For experienced professionals seeking financial consulting credentials.
• Forensic Accountant and Investigative Auditor Course Professional course covering Forensic Accounting, Forensic Auditing, Forensic Investigation, Fraud Examination, and allied areas. For professionals pursuing specialization in forensic and investigative audit disciplines.
• Online Examination System Digital examination platform enabling students to appear in exams year-round, supplementing traditional offline exams conducted twice yearly in January and July at international centers. For registered students globally.
• CPD/CPE Services Continuing Professional Development and Education services requiring members to complete 30 hours of CPD annually, with structured requirements across ethics, professional development, and academic courses. 120-hour CPD certificates are issued for a fee. For practicing CPAs maintaining good standing.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% passing criterion in each subject ensures high competency standards
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• CIMA-BVI (British Virgin Islands)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual degree partnership offering BSc (Accounting & Finance), MBA (Finance/A&F/HRM/Banking/Project Management/Islamic Finance), and MSc (Forensic Accounting & Forensic Auditing) upon submission of 10,000-word dissertation to CIMA-BVI.
• Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA) - UKminorOthersSupporting professional certification partnership. Members can apply for IFA certification at reduced rates with documentation submitted via AFM-I Form.
• Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) - AustraliaminorOthersSupporting professional certification partnership. Members can apply for IPA certification at reduced rates with documentation submitted via AFM-I Form.
• Professional Business Accountant (PBA) - CanadaminorOthersSupporting professional certification partnership. Members can apply for PBA certification at reduced rates with documentation submitted via AFM-I Form.
• Prime Administrative & Financial Consultants (PAFC) - USA ChaptercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUSA regional chapter managing student registration, membership services, and examinations for the United States and nearest countries. Headed by Mr. F. Anjum Qureshi, Principal of Prime Business Group LLC.
• Umar Law Associates - GCC ChaptercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGCC regional chapter managing student registration and membership services for Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Yemen, and Iran. Headed by Mr. Umar Hayat.
• HAWKS Consulting - Afghanistan/Islamabad ChaptercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional chapter managing student registration for Afghanistan regions and Islamabad/Federal Capital Area. Headed by Mr. Mohammad Salman Waheed.
• MBT Global - Asia Pacific ChaptercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAsia Pacific regional chapter managing student registration and membership services. Headed by Mr. Babur Tanveer, CEO of MBT Consortium. Also manages Pakistan Chapter through AAA Securities.
• JA School of Accountancy & Management - KPK ChaptercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvincial chapter managing student registration and membership services for KPK region in Pakistan. Headed by Mr. Junaid H. Aziz.
• Certified Forensic & Investigative Auditor (CFIA)minorOthersSupporting professional certification available to members. Other related certifications include Certified Fraud Investigator (CFI), Certified Forensic Loan Auditor (CFLA), and Forensic & Investigative Analyst (FIA).

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Direct peers

• ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants): Global professional accountancy body offering the ACCA qualification across multiple knowledge pillars and levels. Direct peer to CPAPRO as a non-country-specific international accounting credential with a tiered exam structure and similar target audience.
• Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA) - UK: UK-based accountancy body offering accounting technician and FA qualifications. Direct peer; CPAPRO has an existing formal partnership allowing members to apply for IFA certification at reduced rates.
• CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants): UK-based professional body for management accountants offering a globally recognized qualification. CPAPRO explicitly benchmarks curriculum against CIMA and offers a dual-degree pathway with CIMA-BVI, indicating direct comparability.
• AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants): US-based professional body issuing the CPA credential with global recognition. Most directly comparable in name and credentialing focus; CPAPRO is explicitly positioned as a separate, non-AICPA affiliated alternative CPA body.
• IMA (Institute of Management Accountants): US-based professional body offering the CMA (Certified Management Accountant) credential. Comparable as a globally recognized accounting certification body with membership-based model and ongoing CPE requirements.
• ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales): UK chartered accountancy body offering ACA qualification. Direct peer as a UK-incorporated international accounting credentialing body with similar structure; cited by CPAPRO as a curriculum comparator.
• CPA Australia: Australia-based CPA body offering international CPA program. Direct peer offering an international CPA credential with multi-tier structure and Asia-Pacific presence, similar to CPAPRO's geographic footprint.
• Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) - Australia: Australia-based professional accounting body. Direct peer; CPAPRO has a formal mutual recognition partnership enabling members to obtain IPA credentials at reduced rates.

Regional players

• ICAP (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan): Pakistan's national chartered accountancy body. Comparable as a CPA/chartered credentialing body operating in Pakistan, the same primary market where CPAPRO has multiple provincial chapters.
• CA ANZ (Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand): Australia/NZ chartered accountancy body formed from merger of ICAA and NZICA. Comparable as a regional CPA/chartered body with international footprint; primarily serves AU/NZ markets but overlaps with CPAPRO's Asia Pacific chapter presence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles6 records

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