About the IAB?
The IAB … the professional choice
With over 10,000 members across 60 countries, the IAB is one of the most prestigious not-for-profit organisations for professional bookkeepers in the world.
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Regulated by Ofqual, the IAB is both a government-approved and statutory supervisory body. Setting world-class standards, it offers students worldwide the chance to gain the very best financial qualifications – as well as lifelong skills.
Setting standards
At the forefront of benchmarking, the IAB works with government as well as standard setting bodies to promote the professional integrity of bookkeepers.
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Under the UK Money Laundering Regulations 2007, the IAB is a statutory supervisor – ensuring members in practice comply with the law. Alongside this, it also plays a key role in developing national qualifications too.
Promoting new opportunities
Young people and start-up businesses need a helping hand – the chance to gain skills and move ahead. The IAB supports many initiatives to make this happen.
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As a key partner in the ‘Get Mentoring’ scheme – led by the Small Firms Enterprise Development Initiative – thousands of mentors were trained to help new businesses grow.
Small businesses can easily find a bookkeeper through the service provided on the site with listings of qualified bookkeepers across the UK.