CPA Australia — CPA Australia – Certified Practising Accountant
ExpertActiveEstablished
Australia (strong in Asia). CPA Program: 4 compulsory + 2 elective subjects and 3 years' mentored experience.
- Issuer
- CPA Australia
- Industry
- Finance & Accounting
- Domain
- Accounting & Chartered Qualifications
- Level
- Expert
- Exam fee
- AUD per subject (approx. AUD 1,500) + membership
Prerequisites & eligibility
Experience: 3 years of mentored practical experience (can be completed alongside the program)
Training: Accredited degree or foundation route into the body's professional programme
Renewal & maintenance
Valid for 1 year, 40 CPD credits per cycle. Renew by cpd.
Annual CPD declaration and membership subscription (hours/structure set by the body; typically ~40 hours or output-based)
Recognition
National chartered/CPA designation – legally recognised in its jurisdiction
Related certifications
- ACCA ACCA Qualification (Chartered Certified Accountant)
- CA (India) Chartered Accountant (India)
- CA (Singapore) Chartered Accountant of Singapore
- CA ANZ CA Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand – Chartered Accountant
- CA(SA) Chartered Accountant (South Africa)
- CAI CA Chartered Accountants Ireland – Chartered Accountant