国际会计师公会AIA近期将与英国Bolton大学正式签订免考协议，该协议将为所有AIA学员及会员提供进一步学习的机会。
英国Bolton大学于2004年4月经英国枢密院批准成立，成为当时英国最新的大学。
提供学历教育的英国Bolton大学拥有来自世界各地的八千余名学员，其中包括不少在职工作白领，希望通过进一步的专业培训课程提升职业发展。
协议注明AIA联络会员*（Affiliate members）可以直接进入英国Bolton大学会计本科最后一年的学习，成功完成4门学科即可获得荣誉学位。AIA正式会员（Associate and Fellow members）可以直接进入英国Bolton大学会计本科最后一年的学习，成功完成3门学科即可获得荣誉学位。
*联络会员指在处于专业阶段的AIA学员。
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.”
