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?
Integra’s Membership Manager reviews applications and, whenever possible, arranges a visit to the applicant’s office to conduct a due diligence review. After completing the review, the Membership Manager prepares a report for the Global Board, including a recommendation on whether the applicant should be accepted as a member. The relevant Regional Board members will then review the application and due diligence report, conducting any additional inquiries they deem necessary. New members are accepted upon the recommendation of at least 75% of the members of the relevant Regional 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 our regular Special Interest Group meetings, Webinars and 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?
Wherever possible, each firm must have at least 6 professionals. Where market areas have either only smaller firms or the largest firms, exceptions are made and Integra welcomes firms of all sizes.
Each firm must agree to actively participate in the association by attending at least one conference each year and by responding promptly to any requests from other members.
Does Integra have any referral fees?
Integra does not collect any referral fees.
Does Integra conduct peer reviews?
Some of our members are registered as qualified peer reviewers in the USA and Canada. It is permissible to have one Integra member review another but it is not mandatory.
How does each member know the services that the other members provide?
Each member firm has their services listed in our website directory.
Does Integra provide any marketing material?
Each firm is supplied with the Integra International logo and brand guidelines. Firms are encouraged to incorporate the Integra logo in their website and marketing materials. We also host a regular and active Marketing Special Interest Group meetings where best practices and new ideas shared.
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 the world. Technical assistance is available at any time from other members. The expertise of each member is listed in our member database. 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?
A one-time entrance fee of USD $2,200 is charged to new members. The entrance fee must be paid in full before a new member is accepted.
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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