Centres of Excellence

CPA Australia has four Centres of Excellence (CoE) comprised of members with special expertise in core areas.

They provide thought leadership, highlight and explore issues and trends likely to affect members and the profession, and support CPA Australia in developing and shaping policy on these issues and have an international and regional focus. 

Function

• provide guidance on policy and issues
• identify issues relevant to the profession in a timely and effective way
• provide advice on legislation requiring response or comment
• provide input and feedback on policy responses
• provide thought leadership
• address issues which impact the profession, focusing on changes in the wider economic environment are a strategic sounding board for management
• provide input on proposed CPA Australia products

Representatives

Members are selected from:

• small-to-medium sized enterprises
• corporate sector
• public sector
• public practice
• business advisers and consultants
• academia
• not-for-profit organisations

Membership tenure is for two years, after which a member can be renominated. Interested members of CPA Australia are invited to nominate for membership of the CoE and are appointed by the CEO or his delegate.

Areas of expertise

Environmental, social and governance

External reporting

Retirement savings

Taxation