Post Nominals
Be recognised for your commitment to ethical behaviour and professionalism.
As a member you are entitled to use AICD's respected post nominals on your business literature
Membership categories are:
- Affiliate (AAICD)
- Member (MAICD)
- Graduate Member (GAICD)
- Fellow (FAICD)
For information on which category may best suit your circumstances, view categories or contact the Member Relations team in your state.
Policy and Advocacy
As a member you can contribute to many policies and submissions we regularly make to government and regulatory bodies on behalf of our members.
Members are canvassed on topics such as the environment, corporate governance, law, accounting, environment and taxation to identify issues and trends relevant to them.
AICD is involved in the following areas:
- Business Tax Reform
- Small business simplification process
- Corporate Law Reform program
- Input into accounting standard setting process
- Liaison with other key stakeholders on a range of corporate governance issues
- Monitoring environmental and social issues impacting on directors
For submissions, policies and papers, speeches, transcripts of appearances before parliamentary inquiries, visit the Policy & Adocacy section.
The Company Director Journal
Your regular copy of Company Director journal will make keeping up to date with directorship issues that much easier.
Produced by AICD for AICD members, the Company Director journal provides information on the latest Australian and global trends affecting director performance, including coverage of emerging trends, interviews with successful directors and articles on a wide range of subjects from finance to biotechnology.
Regular sections Law Reporter, Early Warner and DirectNews will provide you with summaries of recent court decisions, legislation, policy and other news. AICD Review will keep you informed of what's happening within AICD.
More Company Director journal Information.
Networking
The creation of a strong peer network is essential. AICD functions, events and seminars provide a valuable opportunity for you to meet and interact with other decision makers, helping you to build strong business relationships.
AICD education programs and the Company Directors Conference facilitate open discussion and exchange of ideas on a range of relevant topics and issues. AICD's range of business and social functions provides members with forums to entertain clients at appropriate venues.
Functions & Events
As a member, you will receive regular invitations to AICD functions, events and seminars.
These events give you the opportunity to hear prominent speakers on a range of relevant issues for directors. AICD events are a great way for you to develop a valuable business network and foster an exchange of ideas with other directors.
Search our database for events and courses.
Events
Each year you will receive an invitation to the Company Directors Conference, the premier directors' event of the year.
Addressing current business issues and presenting cutting-edge ideas and trends, the Company Directors Conference provides a thought-provoking and challenging director's annual event.
Accompanying the formal conference program is a well-established social program allowing delegates to network with contacts made throughout the day and establish new business links. Partners of delegates are welcome and take part in an interesting and enjoyable partner program.
The Company Directors Conference is held in May each year, in various locations Australia wide.
More information on the Company Directors Conference.
Education
Whether you are a seasoned director or you are just starting out, you can improve your knowledge and skills in business by attending AICD education and professional development programs. AICD has programs available for people with all levels of experience.
As a member you will have access to AICD's flagship course, the Company Directors Course (CDC), which is recognised by leading Australian universities. View Courses by Type.
Members with the status of Fellow (FAICD) are required to complete at least 10 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) each year, in units approved by AICD National Council. Attending AICD education and professional development activities is one way to achieve this.
Publications
As a member you will receive a complimentary copy of Duties and Responsibilities of Directors and Officers and the Code of Conduct.
These two important publications will help you to ensure you are fully aware of your obligations as a director under common law and provide you with guidance standards for directors.
AICD publications has a comprehensive selection of books, manuals and software to help you in your role as a director, all available at a discounted price to AICD members. Search the Online Bookshop.
Media Centre
Need information on a director-related issue? AICD's Media Centre can help you. Search AICD Meda Centre.
Alumni
The Alumni provides support to its members by assisting them to maintain links and cultivate networks. Alumni membership includes our new Privileges Program, a complimentary listing on the Directors Register, The Labyrinth, quarterly newsletter, standby rates at AICD events, discussion forums including the Member to Member Assistance forum, and the Member Directory. New benefits are being added on a regular basis. More about Alumni
Annual Alumni membership is $95 plus GST
Directors Register
The Directors Register is an on-line service offered to AICD members to help them find new board positions. Once you are registered and completed your profile, your details will be made available to companies, members and search firms who are seeking board members. If you are looking for the right director for your board, request a search of the Directors Register for potential candidates.
More information on Directors Register
An annual fee of $75 plus GST applies to place your profile on the Directors Register.