Membership FAQs
Typical Questions Asked by Prospective Members
Below you will find questions most asked by prospective members. If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for, contact one of our Administrators at the bottom of this page.
How does Integra ensure only quality firms are allowed to join?
Upon receipt of an application form, a staff member is assigned to review the firm’s application and an existing member is assigned the responsibility of performing a due diligence review which includes a visit to the applicant’s office, interviews with the partners, and a review of a sample of working paper files. Upon completion of the due diligence, the responsible member reports back and makes a recommendation to the corresponding regional chapter board.
Does Integra provide any training?
Formal professional development remains the responsibility of each firm. All members are encouraged to meet the standards of their respective governing body. At each conference a significant portion of time qualifies for professional development and certificates for continuing professional education are issued.
What are the annual dues?
Annual membership dues are based on each member firm’s annual revenue, expressed in USD. Annual dues are billed in advance each January. First year dues must be paid in full before a new member is accepted. The annual dues for the first year are prorated based on the month you join. Please inquire with us about the annual dues and one-time initiation fee.
What are the requirements to be a member?
Does Integra have any referral fees?
All referrals of business between members are done directly between firms, with the firms agreeing to specific arrangements. Integra does not collect any referral fees.
Does Integra conduct peer reviews?
Below you will find questions most asked by prospective members. If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for, contact one of our Administrators at the bottom of this page.
How does each member know the services that the other members provide?
Each member firm has their services listed in our handbook and website directory.
Does Integra provide any marketing material?
Each firm is supplied with an annual supply of our Members’ Handbook and International Membership Directory which has been designed and written so that it can be used whenever Integra’s international connections may have an influence on the client proposal being presented. An initial supply of 20 books is supplied upon admittance to membership.
Also available is a power point presentation that highlights the advantages of joining Integra. It is meant to be used whenever a member is assigned a due diligence review of a prospect new member or at trade shows and conferences.
Integra has its own web site and each member firm’s web site is linked to it. We ask that each member firm be linked to the Integra web site which immediately demonstrates the international capacity of each firm.
Does Integra provide technical assistance in terms of Auditing & Accounting Standards?
Integra publishes an Audit and Accounting newsletter that has up-to-date information from all over world. Technical assistance is available at any time from other members. The expertise of each member is listed in our handbook and website. In addition, ample time is available at each conference for firms with special interests to meet and discuss technical issues.
Does Integra have its own code which must be followed by the members?
Each member firm remains independent and conducts its professional affairs according to the professional standards for its country and jurisdiction. Additionally, each member must adhere to Integra’s code of Professional and Ethical Conduct and the bylaws.
What does it cost to join?
Below you will find questions most asked by prospective members. If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for, contact one of our Administrators at the bottom of this page.
Other Questions?
Please contact the Integra North America regional chapter administrator:
Other Questions?
Please contact the Integra North America regional chapter administrator:
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