AAT was formed in 1980 in the United Kingdom. It is sponsored by four of the chartered accountancy bodies in the UK. There
are more than 100,000 AAT members and students worldwide.
AAT is the world’s largest dedicated body for qualified
Accounting Technicians. Until now AAT has had a presence in Australia and PNG.
The National Institute of Accountants (NIA) of Australia under license from AAT in the UK has launch AAT in Australia, providing
Accounting Technicians with full reciprocal recognition as part of a global network of Accounting. The same, AAT – Australia is the
institution that International Training Institute (ITI) has strategically aligned itself – with for the benefit of its’ students and
Accounting Technicians employed in all sectors of the economy here in Papua New Guinea. ITI recognizes the fact that a dedicated world
professional body like they do in other countries does not recognize Accounting Technicians in PNG
How do I become a member in any of the membership categories at AAT?
There are two ways in which a prospective student can be a member of AAT.
• A prospective student who does not
have any accounting qualification or experience can apply to undertake the Diploma in Business Majoring in Accounting which will
allow the student to be a “ Student Member” eventually to be a “Full Member” after completion of the ITI diploma.
• A prospective applicant who has a
minimum of four years work experience in the accounting field can apply for affiliate membership. This applicant does not need to become a
student member.
Membership categories or levels available at AAT
• Student Member
• Affiliate Member
• Full Member
• Fellow Member
Under the partnership arrangement with AAT, ITI students
who pay for the Diploma in Business majoring in Accounting become automatic student members.
