AAOIFI
Global standard-setter for Islamic finance issuing Shariah, accounting, auditing, governance and ethics standards, plus certifications and an eLearning portal for institutions.
According to its own website: The Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions, a non-profit international body issuing accounting, auditing, governance, ethics and Shari'ah standards for Islamic finance.
What AAOIFI offers
- Shari'ah standards
- Accounting standards
- Governance and ethics standards
- Certified Islamic Public Accountant (CIPA) certification
- Professional development programmes and conferences
As listed on their own website.
Key facts
- Regulation
- States it was registered in Bahrain on 27 March 1991 as an independent international non-profit organization with legal personality. source
- Sharia governance
- Maintains its own Shari'ah Board and issues Shari'ah standards used by Islamic financial institutions. source
- Founded
- Founding agreement signed 26 February 1990; registered in Bahrain in 1991. source
Facts as stated by the platform on its own website, last verified 19 July 2026. We don't guarantee accuracy. Always confirm details with the platform itself.
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Last updated 19 July 2026
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