CPA Australia

Organisation profile and activities

CPA Australia is Australia’s largest and one of the worlds largest membership bodies for finance, accounting and business professionals. With more than 129,000 members and offices in over 11 countries, CPA Australia opens the door for you to a lifelong successful career.

Benefits of position and/or company

The CPA designation is a mark of high professional competence. It indicates a soundness in depth, breadth and quality of accountancy knowledge. The designation is widely regarded by employers and members. It provides members with an internationally recognised postgraduate qualification as well as the opportunity to complete specialist training and continuing professional development (CPD). To use the CPA designation, a member must:

complete an undergraduate degree accredited by CPA Australia
complete CPA Program, a comprehensive postgraduate professional study program
complete of three years supervised or mentored experience in finance, accounting or business
undertake CPD activities each year
comply to a strict code of conduct set by CPA Australia
To offer public accounting services, CPAs must also complete CPA Australia's Public Practice Program, which involves distance learning and a residential component, and must hold a Public Practice Certificate in accordance with the CPA Australia's by-laws.

Employment positions offered

A CPA Australia designation is compulsory for senior positions in government and non-government organisations particularly in positions such as Chief Financial Officer or Lead Auditor.

Discipline areas accepted

Any

Qualifications and characteristics required of applicants

Minimum Bachelors degree in any discipline
Application procedures and closing date
Enrolment for second semester 2011 opens: 20 June 2011
Enrolment for first semester 2012 opens: December 2011
Contact details for further information
Adam Suess, Tertiary Development Executive, CPA Australia, Phone: (07) 3100 6819, email: adam.suess@cpaaustralia.com.au

Website address

http://www.cpaaustralia.com.au