Fellow membership (FMAAT)
Achieve fellow membership status
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AAT fellow membership (FMAAT) celebrates the career you've built and keeps you connected.
After five years of continuous MAAT membership, you can apply for FMAAT and gain the prestigious letters after your name, recognising your expertise and career achievements.
FMAAT membership connects you to a network that values your experience and contribution. It offers opportunities to share knowledge, collaborate with peers, and learn from experts.
You'll benefit from ongoing development and events like the annual member conference, AAT Connect, helping you stay informed and engaged.
FMAAT supports your career goals and growth, giving you access to resources and a professional community that helps you succeed.
Why become an FMAAT?
Recognition and prestige: FMAAT is reserved for those who’ve been an AAT full member (MAATs) for at least five years. You’ve earned this senior designation through your commitment and professional excellence – so why not make it official?
Boost your earning potential: progressing to FMAAT can lead to a significant salary boost. On average, MAATs who achieve FMAAT see a 26% salary increase, showing the impact of showcasing your senior status. (Based on median salary figures from the AAT Salary Survey 2023.)
Join a supportive community: connect with other senior AAT members at events and networking sessions across the UK and get help to grow your career.
Practical support with our free telephone helplines: access free advice on our payroll HR and employment law, ethics helpline and health and safety helplines.
Extra benefits and discounts: save on AAT’s training programmes and everyday things like cinema tickets, holidays, and insurance with AAT Rewards.
Wellbeing support: find webinars, resources and videos that focus on your wellbeing and self-care in the wellbeing hub.
Eligibility
You can apply for FMAAT status if you're a current full member (MAAT) and have been a MAAT for five continuous years or more in the period immediately prior to applying.
If you're currently a lapsed MAAT, you'll need to reinstate your full membership and then build up your five years of continuous membership to be eligible. Please note continuous years of membership accrued prior to lapsing are not considered.
Fees
- Admission fee (one-off payment): £60
- Reinstatement fee (one-off payment): £60
- Annual membership fee: £208
- Reduced annual membership fee: (subject to eligibility: check if you're eligible):
- £134 if on low income or retired
- £154 if studying
The reduced annual membership fee must be applied for each year you remain eligible. Life members are not eligible to apply.
There's a full list of fees for all AAT memberships on the Membership fees page.
How to apply
Applying is straightforward. Here are the steps and what you'll need to submit.
Before you begin, please have all the below information ready. You won't be able to save a partially completed application as you go.
Step 1: Confirm your personal details
You'll be asked to check and update your personal details.
Once you've completed your application, we'll check the information you've supplied and if we need any further information, we'll contact you as soon as possible.
As soon as your application is approved, we'll email you and send your FMAAT certificate to confirm your new status.
Your application can take up to ten working days to process.
Apply for FMAAT status today and receive a budgeting and forecasting masterclass free of charge. (You'll receive a discount code after you’ve joined.)
Reinstate your membership
If you've previously been an FMAAT and want to join us again, use the registration service to reinstate your membership.
Once we've received your application we'll send you an email within ten working days, with details of how to pay the one-off reinstatement fee and FMAAT annual membership fee online. Your application won't be assessed until payment has been made.
