Studying on IFA Direct is ideal if you are looking for a route to IFA membership, gaining a practising certificate or want to invest in relevant continuing professional development. You will develop your knowledge and skills by gaining a broader and deeper understanding of key subjects relevant to accountants and tax advisers in, or supporting, small businesses.
14 units, two routes to membership
Follow either of the following two routes to be eligible for IFA membership as an Associate Financial Accountant or a Tax Adviser. And, there’s the opportunity for UK-based members to gain an IFA practising certificate.
Associate AFA/MIPA route
|
Level |
Unit |
Credit value |
GLH |
|
Level 4 |
Financial Accounting 1 |
15 |
60 |
|
Financial Accounting 2 |
15 |
60 |
|
|
Budgetary Control |
15 |
60 |
|
|
Cost and Management Accounting |
15 |
60 |
|
|
Personal Taxation |
15 |
60 |
|
|
Business Environment |
15 |
60 |
|
|
Law for Accounting |
15 |
60 |
|
|
Level 5 |
Financial Reporting |
30 |
120 |
|
Financial Management |
30 |
120 |
|
|
Financial and Management Control |
30 |
120 |
|
|
Business Taxation |
15 |
60 |
|
|
Assurance |
15 |
60 |
|
|
Level 7
|
Core Reporting for Strategic Business – Advanced |
20 |
60 |
|
UK Taxation for Business and Individuals |
20 |
60 |
Tax Adviser ATA/AIPA route
|
Level |
Unit |
Credit value |
GLH |
|
Level 4
|
Financial Accounting 1 |
15 |
60 |
|
Financial Accounting 2 |
15 |
60 |
|
|
Personal Taxation |
15 |
60 |
|
|
Business Environment |
15 |
60 |
|
|
Law for Accounting |
15 |
60 |
|
|
Level 5 |
Business Taxation |
15 |
60 |
|
Level 7 |
UK Taxation for Business and Individuals |
20 |
60 |
Credit value
This is the number of credits that will be awarded to a learner who has achieved each unit. The credits that you achieve accumulate and can be used towards completion of the full ATHE accountancy qualifications or can be transferred towards additional study for example a top-up degree.
Guided learning hours (GLH)
This is an estimate of the amount of time, on average, required to achieve a unit to the appropriate standard.
A route tailored for you
Once we receive your application form together with your certified qualification transcripts and certificates we will provide you with a tailored route to membership based upon your requirements and advise you of any exemptions you are eligible for.
Fast-track route to IFA membership
If you already hold an accounting or associated degree or have completed or part-completed a professional accounting qualification you may not be required to undertake all the units.
Units and Assessment
For more details on the specifics of each unit, please view the pages below.
