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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