INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP

Individual Membership

Individual members join the professional committee aligned with their occupation and develop through A, M, S and F. The current 2026 application framework integrates education, experience, MP and CPD into progression.

Four Membership Grades

This is a public summary; formal assessment is subject to current IAE application forms, qualification policies and supporting evidence.

Associate Member

Bachelor-level benchmark / recognised degree or relevant QP
Entry point for role-specific professional knowledge
May participate in applicable member activities

Member

Three years of relevant work experience
MQP / QP, or recognised professional membership + assessment
40 CPD credits each year

Senior Member

Development benchmark of approximately six years relevant experience
Includes three-year Fellow-led mentored work experience (MP)
Upgrade assessment; 40 CPD credits each year

Fellow Member

Seven years of continuous membership
Current senior-management or professional standing
10+ years relevant experience, including five years in senior roles; Council invitation; 40 CPD annually

How Grades Connect to Capability

Historical IAE materials used “signing rights” as shorthand for the level of work independence: none for A, subsidiary for M, independent for S/F. On the public website this is retained only as an internal competency concept; it is not statutory authority in law, regulation, accounting, audit, engineering or any licensed profession.

Formal membership designations are linked to the professional committee, forming Aiae / Miae / Siae / Fiae designations such as CEM, CDAA or CIB.

Application Process

01Choose Occupation

02Choose Committee

03Identify Grade

04Submit Evidence

05Assessment

06Membership & Continuing CPD

Start Application Download 2026 Form