CPA Australia

With over 108,000 members living or working in 95 countries — CPA Australia is the largest professional business body in Australia and one of the largest in the world. CPA Australia has 17 overseas divisions and branches to support over 24,000 international members who live or work outside of Australia.

The CPA Difference

Over 60% of finance and accounting professionals in Australia are CPAs, so you can sure you will have the support, contacts and networks to get your career really going places.

As a member of CPA Australia you’ll have access to a range of benefits tailored to professionals who are on the move. As a CPA you’ll be a recognised leader in finance, accounting and business across the globe.

The CPA Program – your ticket to global career opportunities

Life is all about choices and creating your own individual style. The CPA Program is internationally recognized, flexible and highly sought after. In fact business awareness of the CPA Designation in Australia is 97%* (Worthington Di Marzio Research. October 2005).

It has been designed to equip you with practical knowledge and expertise relevant to your chosen career path.

To complete the CPA Program you will need to pass six segments of study. There are three compulsory core segments and nine electives, from which you must choose three. The minimum time to complete the CPA Program is 18 months and the maximum is five years. You will find an outline of the course content in the CPA Program Course Guide, Become a CPA or visit cpacareers.com.au

You will also need to complete 3 years of Mentored Practical Work Experience. You do not need to be working to commence the CPA Program.

I want to go overseas after I graduate – can I study whilst I work and travel?

Absolutely! The CPA Program is structured and delivered to take full advantage of communications technology and provide maximum flexibility. It is designed for you to study when and where you choose with the convenience of having study materials sent to you anywhere, around the world.

It is the only Australian designation that allows you to sit for examinations in over 240 exam centres worldwide.

I want to go places NOW!

Don’t wait until you graduate to get the benefits of CPA Australia. Join CPA Passport (the student network of CPA Australia) – its FREE and you can join online @ cpacareers.com.au to access resources, contacts, work experience and exclusive invitations to employer networking events

You will also find everything you need to know about the CPA Program and becoming a CPA at our dedicated student website — cpacareers.com.au or at cpaaustralia.com.au

FURTHER INFORMATION

Email: passport@cpaaustralia.com.au

Web: www.cpaaustralia.com.au

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