New LCCI progression opportunities with the International Association of Accounting Professionals
Last month, we signed an MoU with the International Association of Accounting Professionals (IAAP) to offer Pearson LCCI graduates worldwide the opportunity to progress to IAAP membership at a discounted rate.
IAAP is an established professional body in affiliation with the International Association of Bookkeepers (IAB), United Kingdom since 1973. IAAP has over 40 years of experience and spans across 60 countries worldwide. IAAP’s membership offers anyone anywhere the opportunity to gain international status while boosting earning potential.
With this new partnership, students who successfully complete certain LCCI qualifications are eligible for the following benefits:
- recognition for specific subject certificates as entry to join either as an IAAP Associate or an IAAP Member (details in the table below)
- full waiver of the minimum 2 years working experience prior to joining as a member
- discounted membership fees
- eligibility to apply for membership with the International Association of Bookkeepers (IAB) when successfully approved as an IAAP member.
This new agreement is applicable to LCCI graduates worldwide who complete the following certificates:
Number | Pearson LCCI Qualification(s) | IAAP Membership |
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1 | Passed any of the following qualifications: 1. Pearson LCCI Level 3 Certificate in Accounting (VRQ) (QN: 601/7932/6) OR 2. Pearson LCCI Level 3 Certificate in Financial Accounting (VRQ) (QN: 601/5186/9) OR 3. Pearson LCCI Level 3 Certificate in Accounting (VRQ) (QN: 601/6426/8) (legacy qualification which is no longer accepting new registrations) OR 4. Pearson LCCI Level 3 Certificate in Accounting (IAS) (VRQ) (QN: 500/1529/1) (legacy qualification which is no longer accepting new registrations) |
Associate Membership of IAAP (AIAAP)
Fee for LCCI graduates: 50 GBP |
2 | Passed any of the following qualifications: 1. Pearson LCCI Level 4 Certificate in Financial Accounting (VRQ) (QN: 601/5167/5) OR 2. Pearson LCCI Level 4 Certificate in Financial Accounting (ASE4502) (legacy qualification which is no longer accepting new registrations) |
Membership of IAAP (MIAAP)
Fee for LCCI graduates: 70 GBP |
3 | Passed any of the qualifications in section 1 above, AND: 1. Pearson LCCI Level 4 Certificate in Management Accounting (VRQ) (QN: 601/5170/5) (qualification will be retired in June 2022) |
Membership of IAAP (MIAAP)
Fee for LCCI graduates: 70 GBP |
LCCI qualifications are career-focused modular qualifications created to give learners targeted and specialised skills and knowledge needed to enter and thrive in the workplace. Available across a broad range of subject areas, LCCI qualifications equip learners with work-ready skills to prosper in their careers.
Janet Jack, CEO at IAAP, spoke about the partnership at the MoU signing ceremony, stating: “By working together […], we’ll be able to support students globally, enabling them to become members of the IAAP. This is renewed opportunity for growth, and through this partnership between the IAAP and Pearson Education, we can grow together.”

Jane Baker, Vice President for Pearson Higher Education Qualifications, added: “Ensuring that our learners can progress in their career is a key focus for Pearson, and we are delighted to partner with the International Association of Accounting Professionals to provide opportunities for our LCCI graduates.”
LCCI students and graduates can sign up for this exciting offer through their LCCI centres.