AFFILIATION - GUILD OF I.C.I.A. AND C.I.M.

The Guild of Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Accountants (I.C.I.A.) is an association of business accountants, financial managers, taxation specialists and accounting executives with members in every province of Canada as well as some other parts of the world. The Guild was founded in 1956 and incorporated by Federal Charter in 1961. It promotes and supports interest in vocational accountancy; encourages acceptance of modern methods and procedures and gives recognition to the individual's skills and practical experience. The Guild also issues a quarterly Journal, which contains articles of interest to our membership.

There are two primary classes of membership. A student of a recognized curriculum in Accounting or a related field is eligible for Associate member status. A graduate of such a programme who has completed the requisite five years practical work experience may be accepted an an Accredited member of the Guild. Accredited members may also use the identifying abbreviation I.C.I.A. after their name. The Guild also has a Fellow (F.I.C.I.A.) class of membership, which is a significant honour bestowed upon deserving individuals within the Guild.

Please note that the Guild of I.C.I.A. has formed an affiliation with the Canadian Institute of Management. A general or associate member of the CIM can also become an associate member of the Guild, while "C.I.M." accredited members can also become "I.C.I.A." accredited members. The Annual Guild of I.C.I.A. membership dues (expressed in Canadian dollars) are as follows: Associate Membership - $55.00, Accredited Membership - $65.00. There is also a one time only application/entrance fee of $20.00.