EICPA provides a structured framework for organizations wishing to engage with the Eurasian accountancy profession.
Our membership, partnership, accreditation, authorization, and recognition categories are designed for professional institutes, firms, employers, universities, training providers, examination centers, regulators, and other organizations committed to high standards in accounting, audit, finance, ethics, IFRS, sustainability reporting, and continuing professional development.
Each EICPA status has a defined purpose, eligibility criteria, scope of rights, validity period, and quality requirements. This ensures transparency, credibility, and trust for members, partners, employers, students, professionals, and the wider public.
| Level | Level description | Status Name | Best For | Description | Status: Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Institutional MemberFor professional accountancy bodies and CPA institutes Institutional Membership is designed for national CPA institutes, professional accountancy organizations, and regional bodies that wish to participate in EICPA as part of a Eurasian professional federation. Institutional Members contribute to the development of professional standards, education, ethics, certification, sustainability reporting, audit quality, and regional policy dialogue. | Institutional Member | National CPA institutes, professional accountancy bodies, regional associations | For professional accountancy organizations that wish to become part of EICPA’s regional federation and contribute to standards, education, ethics, and policy development. | Certificate: Certificate of Institutional Membership |
| 2 | Corporate MemberFor firms, companies, and employers Corporate Membership is designed for firms and organizations that support EICPA’s mission and demonstrate commitment to high professional standards in accounting, audit, finance, governance, IFRS, sustainability reporting, and continuing professional development. Corporate Members are affiliated with EICPA as organizational members and may participate in selected professional, educational, and networking activities. | Corporate Member | Accounting firms, audit firms, consulting firms, finance organizations, employers | For companies and firms that support EICPA’s mission and demonstrate commitment to professional excellence, ethical governance, IFRS-aligned practices, sustainability reporting, and continuing professional development. | Certificate: Certificate of Corporate Membership |
| 3 | Academic MemberFor universities, business schools, and research institutions Academic Membership is designed for educational and research institutions that wish to cooperate with EICPA in professional education, curriculum development, research, student engagement, and pathways into the accountancy profession. Academic Members may participate in academic forums, joint research, student initiatives, curriculum discussions, and selected EICPA education projects. | Academic Member | Universities, business schools, research centers | For academic institutions that wish to cooperate with EICPA in education, research, curriculum development, student engagement, and professional qualification pathways. | Certificate: Certificate of Academic Membership |
| 4 | Strategic PartnerFor organizations working with EICPA on long-term professional development Strategic Partnership is designed for organizations that cooperate with EICPA on major initiatives related to professional standards, regulatory development, education reform, market capacity building, sustainability reporting, ethics, and regional recognition. This status reflects cooperation on agreed strategic objectives and does not automatically constitute membership or accreditation. | Strategic Partner | Regulators, ministries, development agencies, international organizations, large institutions | For organizations working with EICPA on strategic initiatives, policy dialogue, regional capacity building, professional recognition, or market development. | Certificate: Certificate of Strategic Partnership |
| 5 | Accredited Training ProviderFor organizations delivering EICPA-recognized training Accredited Training Provider status is designed for education providers that have been reviewed by EICPA and approved to deliver selected EICPA-recognized training, preparation courses, or professional learning programs. Accreditation is granted for defined programs, subjects, territories, and periods, subject to EICPA quality requirements. | Accredited Training Provider | Training companies, universities, professional education centers | For education providers that have been reviewed by EICPA and approved to deliver selected EICPA-recognized training or preparation programs under defined quality requirements. | Certificate: Certificate of Accreditation as an EICPA Training Provider |
| 6 | Accredited CPD ProviderFor organizations delivering recognized continuing professional development Accredited CPD Provider status is designed for organizations approved by EICPA to deliver continuing professional development programs that support the ongoing competence of accountants, auditors, finance professionals, and sustainability reporting specialists. Recognition applies only to approved CPD activities and is subject to EICPA’s quality, documentation, and reporting requirements. | Accredited CPD Provider | CPD centers, professional associations, firms, universities | For organizations approved to deliver continuing professional development programs recognized by EICPA for professional learning and competency development. | Certificate: Certificate of Accreditation as an EICPA CPD Provider |
| 7 | Authorized Examination CentreFor organizations administering EICPA examinations or assessments Authorized Examination Centre status is designed for organizations formally approved to administer EICPA examinations, assessments, or testing sessions under EICPA’s examination rules, security procedures, candidate identity controls, and quality assurance requirements. This status is granted only after review and formal authorization by EICPA. | Authorized Examination Centre | Universities, testing centers, professional institutes | For organizations formally authorized by EICPA to administer examinations or assessments under EICPA’s examination rules, security requirements, and quality controls. | Certificate: Certificate of Authorization as an EICPA Examination Centre |
| 8 | Approved EmployerFor employers supporting professional development Approved Employer status is designed for organizations that provide structured professional development, supervision, ethical culture, practical experience, and CPD support for accountants, auditors, finance professionals, and students pursuing EICPA-related qualifications. This status recognizes the employer’s commitment to professional development and workplace learning. | Approved Employer | Audit firms, accounting firms, corporates, public-sector employers | For employers that support the professional development of accountants and finance professionals through structured training, supervision, ethics, and CPD pathways aligned with EICPA expectations. | Certificate: Certificate of Recognition as an EICPA Approved Employer |
| 9 | Accredited Academic ProgrammeFor university programs aligned with EICPA learning outcomes Accredited Academic Programme status is designed for university or academic programs that have been reviewed by EICPA and recognized as aligned with selected elements of the EICPA syllabus, competency framework, or professional qualification pathway. Accreditation may support student progression, exemptions, or preparation for EICPA qualifications, where applicable and formally approved. | Accredited Academic Programme | University accounting, finance, audit, taxation, or sustainability programs | For academic programs reviewed by EICPA and recognized as aligned with selected elements of the EICPA syllabus, competency framework, or professional qualification pathway. | Certificate: Certificate of Accreditation for Academic Programme |
| 10 | Affiliate OrganizationFor organizations participating in EICPA initiatives without full membership status Affiliate Organization status is designed for organizations that share EICPA’s professional objectives and wish to participate in selected events, research projects, forums, publications, or regional initiatives without becoming full members, accredited providers, or authorized centers. This is a flexible engagement status for cooperation and market development. | Affiliate Organization | NGOs, chambers of commerce, business associations, industry bodies | For organizations that share EICPA’s objectives and wish to participate in selected initiatives, events, research, or regional professional development activities without full membership status. | Certificate: Certificate of Affiliation |
Disclaimer: EICPA membership, partnership, accreditation, authorization, or recognition does not by itself constitute a license to provide regulated audit, assurance, accounting, tax, or legal services unless such rights are separately granted under applicable national law or regulatory authority.
Each status is subject to EICPA’s applicable rules, eligibility criteria, quality requirements, verification procedures, renewal conditions, and public register confirmation.