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MEMBER FOCUS What is a CPA? CPA Australia has offices in all Australian capital cities, Hong
ACPA is a finance, accounting and business professional Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Indonesia, Malaysia, Sin-
with a specific qualification. Being a CPA is a mark of high gapore, Vietnam, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
professional competence. It indicates a Our Vision: CPA Australia is known for be-
soundness in depth, breadth and quality of The ing the world’s best member service organ-
accountancy knowledge. isation.
CPAs are widely regarded by employers Global Our Goal: To maximise the share of people
and members. It provides members with who want a career built on professional ac-
an internationally recognised qualification counting skills.
as well as the opportunity to complete spe- Career Employers' Engagement
cialist training and continuing professional
development (CPD). Through strategic al-
liances around the world, CPA Australia Move. CPA Australia works with organisations
members form part of a global network of across all sectors to develop talented profes-
professional accountants. sionals to deliver the best outcomes for em-
ployers as well as to ensure employees have
To use the CPA designation, a member must: the information and knowledge they need to
• complete a degree or a postgraduate award recognised by be the best at their job.
CPA Australia CPA Program
• complete the CPA Program, including three years of profes-
sional experience in finance, accounting or business
• undertake CPD activities each year At the heart of our support for business is the CPA Program,
• comply to a strict code of conduct set by CPA Australia comprising education and practical work experience to equip ac-
Be Recognised Internationally with CPA Australia counting and finance professionals with all the technical, busi-
ness, personal effectiveness and leadership skills they need to
deliver better results.
Founded in 1886 CPA Australia is one of the world’s largest pro-
fessional accounting bodies representing more than more than The CPA Program, delivered through distance learning, includes
160,000 members working in 118 countries around the world, four compulsory subjects and two electives, and a practical expe-
with more than 25,000 members working in senior leadership rience component. Each subject in the CPA Program incorporates
positions. contemporary and internationally relevant materials, including
business case studies. The practical experience requirement re-
CPA Australia advances its members’ interests through its focus quires the candidate to complete at least three years’ supervised,
on education and knowledge exchange, the development of pro- relevant work experience in accounting and finance.
fessional networks, advocacy in relation to policy, standards and
regulation and the promotion of value of CPA Australia members The CPA Program examinations are held in April and October
to employers, government, regulators and the public. The CPA around the globe. Members who have completed the CPA Pro-
Australia designation denotes strategic business leadership and gram can also claim credits in specialist masters and MBA de-
is recognised and valued throughout the world. grees offered by higher education providers worldwide.
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MEMBER FOCUS What is a CPA? CPA Australia has offices in all Australian capital cities, Hong
ACPA is a finance, accounting and business professional Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Indonesia, Malaysia, Sin-
with a specific qualification. Being a CPA is a mark of high gapore, Vietnam, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
professional competence. It indicates a Our Vision: CPA Australia is known for be-
soundness in depth, breadth and quality of The ing the world’s best member service organ-
accountancy knowledge. isation.
CPAs are widely regarded by employers Global Our Goal: To maximise the share of people
and members. It provides members with who want a career built on professional ac-
an internationally recognised qualification counting skills.
as well as the opportunity to complete spe- Career Employers' Engagement
cialist training and continuing professional
development (CPD). Through strategic al-
liances around the world, CPA Australia Move. CPA Australia works with organisations
members form part of a global network of across all sectors to develop talented profes-
professional accountants. sionals to deliver the best outcomes for em-
ployers as well as to ensure employees have
To use the CPA designation, a member must: the information and knowledge they need to
• complete a degree or a postgraduate award recognised by be the best at their job.
CPA Australia CPA Program
• complete the CPA Program, including three years of profes-
sional experience in finance, accounting or business
• undertake CPD activities each year At the heart of our support for business is the CPA Program,
• comply to a strict code of conduct set by CPA Australia comprising education and practical work experience to equip ac-
Be Recognised Internationally with CPA Australia counting and finance professionals with all the technical, busi-
ness, personal effectiveness and leadership skills they need to
deliver better results.
Founded in 1886 CPA Australia is one of the world’s largest pro-
fessional accounting bodies representing more than more than The CPA Program, delivered through distance learning, includes
160,000 members working in 118 countries around the world, four compulsory subjects and two electives, and a practical expe-
with more than 25,000 members working in senior leadership rience component. Each subject in the CPA Program incorporates
positions. contemporary and internationally relevant materials, including
business case studies. The practical experience requirement re-
CPA Australia advances its members’ interests through its focus quires the candidate to complete at least three years’ supervised,
on education and knowledge exchange, the development of pro- relevant work experience in accounting and finance.
fessional networks, advocacy in relation to policy, standards and
regulation and the promotion of value of CPA Australia members The CPA Program examinations are held in April and October
to employers, government, regulators and the public. The CPA around the globe. Members who have completed the CPA Pro-
Australia designation denotes strategic business leadership and gram can also claim credits in specialist masters and MBA de-
is recognised and valued throughout the world. grees offered by higher education providers worldwide.
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