So Now You’ve Passed:
ACIS Designation Requirements

Following successful completion of the qualifying papers you will automatically be moved to Graduateship status and be provided with a membership application form. This form is to be completed and returned to the National Office. Upon receipt of the form it will be checked and then submitted to the next meeting of the Admissions Committee for approval.

On this application form you are required to outline your work experience. In addition to completing the qualifying papers and holding the relevant educational pre-requisites, you must have had appropriate practical experience. Unless otherwise stated the standard period of practical experience is three years and at least this period of time must be documented and certified on the form. Where you are unable to get the form signed by a previous employer, a reference or letter of appointment will suffice.

The definition of ‘relevant’ work experience is very broad. It is defined as a full time position of middle to senior management in the areas of accounting, secretarial or management. Experience can be gained in any number of different organisations, in both private and public sectors. Some of the major relevant work areas include: general management and administration, accounting and financial management, company secretarial and legal work, pensions, insurance, information systems management, committee administration.

If the period or level of experience is not met then candidates will continue as Graduates.

You are also required to show evidence that you are a ‘fit and proper person’. You need to provide two referees to character – it would be preferable if one of these referees were an Institute member. In some cases an Institute member may not be known. In this instance please include a second non-Institute member on the form.