Association Of Charity Independent Examiners is an association of people who carry out IE, providing support and information to its members, charities and other interested parties. Founded in 1999, ACIE are the only professional body whose sole focus is IE. Full Membership is the only way for people without any other accountancy qualification to undertake IE at a higher level (i.e. above £250,000 in England & Wales and Northern Ireland and the examination of accruals accounts in Scotland). The Full Membership procedure is the only route available to people wanting to have their work in Independent Examination scrutinised and validated. The ACIE provides a regular programme of seminars and conferences aimed at ensuring that Independent Examiners are up to date and conversant with Best Practice.