國際會計師公會AIA近期將與英國Bolton大學正式簽訂免考協議，該協議將為所有AIA學員及會員提供進一步學習的機會。

　　英國Bolton大學于2004年4月經英國樞密院批準成立，成為當時英國最新的大學。

　　提供學歷教育的英國Bolton大學擁有來自世界各地的八千余名學員，其中包括不少在職工作白領，希望通過進一步的專業培訓課程提升職業發展。

　　協議注明AIA聯絡會員*（Affiliate members）可以直接進入英國Bolton大學會計本科最后一年的學習，成功完成4門學科即可獲得榮譽學位。AIA正式會員（Associate and Fellow members）可以直接進入英國Bolton大學會計本科最后一年的學習，成功完成3門學科即可獲得榮譽學位。

　　*聯絡會員指在處于專業階段的AIA學員。

　　Philip Turnbull，AIA Chief Executive said：“I am delighted to be working with the University of Bolton to offer AIA members this exciting opportunity to gain further qualifications and expand their knowledge.”

　　Tommy Tam，AIA President said：“I am pleased the Association and the University of Bolton can work together for the mutual benefit of all parties and I am sure that members of the AIA will embrace the opportunities that will arise out of this new partnership.”

　　AIA Council member，Dr David Lau said：“I would encourage AIA members in Malaysia to take advantage of this exciting development and gain an additional qualification，which will help them stand out in an increasingly competitive jobs market.”

　　AIA Vice President，Robert Irving said：“This new link-up with the University of Bolton demonstrates the on-going commitment to its members in offering services that will aid members as they advance in their careers.”

　　AIA Council member，Andreas Aloneftis said：“Following the recent expansion of the AIA in Cyprus this new collaboration with the University of Bolton will ensure further success in this region. Members in Cyprus will be in the fortunate position to use their professional qualification as a catalyst to gain an academic award and therefore enhance their resume.”