The AAT was set up in 1980 by merging two accountancy bodies

• The Institute of Accounting Staff (IAS)
• The Association of Technicians in Finance and Accounting (ATFA)

At the time it had 5,995 members and 19,405 students.

Since then, the AAT has gained more than 120,000 members, and expanded its qualifications and branch network into 90 countries. The branches are run in the same way as they are in the UK, with volunteers giving up their time to support other AAT members in their professional development. 

CIPFA, ICAEW, CIMA and ICAS have continued to support the AAT.

These bodies recognise the skill and aptitude of AAT qualified people by offering them attractive opportunities for further progression.

The ACFE is the world's largest anti-fraud organization and premier provider of anti-fraud training and education. Together with nearly 55,000 members, the ACFE is reducing business fraud world-wide and inspiring public confidence in the integrity and objectivity within the profession.

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) administers:

• tax laws for the Government of Canada and for most provinces and territories; and
• various social and economic benefit and incentive programs delivered  through the tax system.

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