What are the different categories of LIA membership and their associated fees?
Answer
LIA offers five categories of membership, each tailored to specific professional needs:
- Associate Membership: €155 per annum. This category is for individuals who wish to become LIA members but currently have no available designations or Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements to fulfil.
Associate Plus Membership: €185 per annum. Designed for individuals who do not presently hold or wish to claim an LIA designation but seek access to all Associate membership benefits, including full access to LIA’s MyCPD modules which provide 57 hours of CPD content.- Qualified Membership: €210 per annum. Intended for individuals who hold or wish to claim an LIA designation.
- CPD Membership: €200 per annum. Suitable for individuals certified as 'grandfathered' by their employer who wish to participate in LIA’s CPD programme to maintain their Grandfathering status.
- Retired Membership: €50 per annum. Available to LIA members who are retired but wish to retain their membership at a reduced rate.
Additional Information:
- Membership Benefits: Becoming a member of LIA provides numerous benefits, including access to educational resources, professional development opportunities, and a network of finance professionals.
- Payment Options: LIA offers various payment methods for membership fees, including direct debit, credit/debit card, and cheque/postal order/bank draft. Members can choose the option that best suits their convenience.