The value of CPA Australia membership

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A powerful platform for success

CPA Australia is constantly working to ensure your membership is more than a respected designation – it’s also a powerful platform for success. We’re dedicated to helping members achieve their professional aspirations, connect them with a global community, and ensure they’re always future-ready.

Future-proofing careers

We’re committed to actively shaping the future of our profession, not just reacting to change. This proactive approach will ensure your career remains robust, relevant, and ready for whatever lies ahead.

- Centres of Excellence where members contribute their expert voice.
- Helpful audit and assurance tools, templates and resources.
- Cyber security resources to help protect you and your business.
- Resources to help you meet APESB standards in Australia and New Zealand.
- Regularly updated ESG resources and guidance to keep you informed.
- Research and resources to help you with financial reporting.
- Coverage of the latest developments for those working in superannuation.
- Financial planning tools and guides to help you manage your credentials.
- Business management advice to help your business meet challenges.
- Disaster recovery resources to help you bounce back after damaging events.
- Resources, training and events for members in the not-for-profit and public sectors.
- Comprehensive taxation resources for Australian and New Zealand legislation.
- Updates from our advocacy team on how we’re helping to shape the profession.

Personalised support

We understand that every professional journey is unique. That’s why we’re genuinely committed to your personal and professional growth by providing strong connections and career support.

- Member Recognition Ceremonies to celebrate your milestones and achievements.
- New Executive Leadership Pathway to recognise the expertise of senior leaders.
- New Academic Pathway for academics that are shaping the profession’s future.
- Multiple social media networks to connect you for idea sharing and information.
- CPA Member Connect for building your networks and connecting with peers.
- New job opportunities advertised on our Australia and New Zealand job community.
- Contextualised professional development suite for members in Hong Kong and Malaysia.
- New CPA Australia mobile app so you can enjoy your membership your way.
- Tailored tools for establishing a public practice and meeting your obligations.
- INTHEBLACK digital magazine that inspires and informs strategic business leaders.
- INTHEBLACK website for access to additional exclusive content.
- Member Services support for faster and personalised member responses.
- Tailored member communication with local updates and career stage professional development.

Exclusive perks

In addition to offering a range of professional development opportunities, we believe your membership should also enrich your daily life and elevate your position in the industry.

- Exclusive partner deals offering member benefits and discounts with leading brands.
- Access to special member pricing across all CPA Australia courses and events.
- Helpful tools and resources available on a variety of topics and platforms.
- Curated and complimentary offers on a range of courses and webinars.
- CPA Library online resources giving access to over 1000 publications across the globe.
- 20 global offices, with 16 of those providing member spaces where you can work while travelling.
- CPA Tax News for the latest tax updates, rulings, legislation and training.
- Dedicated INPRACTICE enewsletter and content hub for public practitioners.
- CPA Australia podcasts providing commentary and thought leadership.
- Fortnightly CPA Update e-newsletter for key insights, resources and news.

Career advancement

We help all CPA Australia members to stay future-ready by providing high-quality professional development offerings, specialist content, and flexible new learning formats.

- Modularised micro-credentials so you can focus on learning in-demand skills.
- Regularly updated courses that teach either core skills or emerging areas.
- New learning formats available to enhance flexible learning opportunities.
- Complimentary content, webinars and manuals to help your career advancement.
- Recently upgraded My CPD Diary to help track your mandatory record of CPD activities.
- Global Mentoring Program available to both mentees and mentors all over the world.
- Specialty conferences and forums for members working in a variety of sectors.
- CPA Program onboarding support to ensure a successful start to your studies.
- Core study guides and learning platforms in digital and hardcopy formats.
- Guided learning and tuition delivered face-to-face by approved external providers.
- Study success communications to guide members through key learning milestones.
- The MY FIRM. MY FUTURE. resource hub to support public accounting firms.

Global recognition

Your CPA designation represents widespread recognition of your financial, accounting and business advisory expertise. Our current brand campaign continues to demonstrate why your CPA designation unlocks limitless career opportunities.

- The use of your CPA post-nominals to showcase your expertise.
- Member Recognition Ceremonies to celebrate your milestones and achievements.
- Our current brand campaign featuring real members and their diverse careers.
- Our work with global affiliates to ensure your member voice is heard across the world.
- Digital designation badges so you can display your credentials in online spaces.
- Over 100 student ambassadors helping to promote a career in accounting.
- Customised Learning Solutions to enhance our executive education footprint.
- Our annual Member Engagement Survey so you can tell us what you value.
- Access to the IFAC Knowledge Gateway for insights from leading global voices.
- Soon to arrive CPA Australia merchandise so you can proudly display your affiliation.

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The value of CPA Australia membership

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A powerful platform for success

Future-proofing careers

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Personalised support

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Exclusive perks

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Career advancement

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Global recognition

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