Associate
Associate Membership (ACICM)
Recognition for the work you already do. For people in operational and developing roles across credit management, collections, insolvency, litigation and enforcement.
Or £16.67 a month by Direct Debit. You pay a £67 application fee when you apply, and the membership fee once you are approved. How to apply
Is this the right grade for me?
Yes, if you...
- Work as a Credit Analyst, Credit Controller, Collections Agent, Insolvency or Litigation Administrator, Enforcement Agent, or similar
- Hold a Level 3 Diploma in Credit and Collections, or in Money and Debt Advice
- Want post-nominals that show employers your standing
Consider another grade if you...
- Supervise a team or work at a senior level: Member (MCICM)
- Want member resources without an application: Affiliate
- Are studying for a CICM qualification: Studying
What's included
ACICM post-nominals
Use ACICM on your CV, email signature and LinkedIn, recognised by employers across the industry.
Knowledge Hub
CICM's learning platform, to benchmark your knowledge and skills.
Technical support service
Free advice on any technical credit question you meet at work.
Exclusive rewards
Savings on motoring, travel, technology, shopping and more.
How ACICM compares
Every member resource, plus the first set of post-nominals. Step up to MCICM and you also get a vote at the AGM.
Already leading a team?
If you work in a supervisory or senior role, you may already meet the criteria for Member (MCICM). Check before you apply.
Check you are eligible
Show that your role fits the grade, or that you hold a CICM Level 3 Diploma. Then get the three things under What to send ready before you start.
People working in, or developing a career in, credit management, collections, insolvency, litigation or enforcement. This typically includes operational or developing roles such as Credit Analyst, Credit Controller, Collections Agent, Insolvency or Litigation Administrator and Enforcement Agent.
You can also qualify by holding the Level 3 Diploma in Credit and Collections or Money and Debt Advice.
The qualified route: ACICM(Dip)
Complete a CICM Level 3 Diploma and you become eligible for ACICM(Dip). About the Level 3 Diploma
What to send
- One sponsor statement, sent to your sponsor early
- A personal statement
- An up-to-date CV
£67 application fee when you apply. Once approved, £194 a year or £16.67 a month by Direct Debit.
Apply for ACICMWhat happens next
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Send your application
Fill in the form, upload your evidence and pay the £67 application fee. You can save it and finish later.
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We review it
The membership team checks your evidence against the ACICM criteria by hand, and gets in touch if they need anything else.
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Pay your membership fee
Once approved, pay £194 a year by card, £16.67 a month by Direct Debit, or ask us to invoice your employer.
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Use your post-nominals
Add ACICM to your email signature, CV and LinkedIn.
Get your employer to pay
Many employers cover professional membership. Share the ACICM business case with your manager, and we can invoice your employer directly.
Paying yourself? Claim tax relief
CICM is on HMRC's list of approved professional bodies, so you can usually claim tax relief on fees you pay yourself.
How to claim on GOV.UKWhere it leads
ACICM is the first professional grade. As your role grows, so can your membership.
- EssentialsYour first step into membership
- StudyingLooking to solidify your experience with a qualification
- AffiliateWhen you start working in credit or want to be involved in the industry
- ACICMJunior roles, by application
- MCICMManagerial roles, by application
- FCICMSenior leadership, by application
Questions
What does it cost?
You pay a £67 application fee when you apply, whether you are new to CICM or upgrading. Once your application is approved, membership is £194 a year, or £16.67 a month by Direct Debit.
Is there a qualification route?
Yes. Complete a CICM Level 3 Diploma and you are eligible to become an ACICM(Dip).
Who can be my sponsor?
Someone who knows your work and can vouch for your experience, such as your line manager, a client, a peer or a previous manager. Send them the sponsor declaration form early, so their statement is ready when you apply.
What should my personal statement cover?
How your experience meets the ACICM criteria, with examples from your own work. Use the points in How to apply above as a guide.
How long does the review take?
Every professional application is checked by hand against the grade criteria, so it can take a little time. We will be in touch if we need anything else from you.
I'm already a member. How do I upgrade?
Use the same application. Choose that you are a current member at the start of the form, and you only pay the £67 application fee until you are approved.
Can my employer pay?
Yes. Share the ACICM business case with your manager, and we can invoice your employer directly. Add your company address to your account so we can send the invoice.
Become an Associate member
Have your sponsor statement, personal statement and CV ready before you start, and you can apply in one go.
For me, Associate membership says you’re not just doing credit control, you’re building a career in it. ACICM is the first thing that puts that on record.
Ayman Trabelsi ACICM Membership Advisor, CICM