IFA – IPA membership

Hi everyone, I just want to ask for your opinion or experience on the IFA membership (Institute of Financial Accountant). I am considering to apply for membership as they specialise in SME/SMP sectors and also they have merged with the IPA Australia which seems to have very good reputation in the accounting industry. And according to Wikipedia, members of IFA are classed as qualified accountants.

In the UK, is being a full member of this association going to be worth it? I am not really sure if they are actually recognised by employers, as qualified?

Thanks for your help.

ED