CPA Australia is the largest accounting body in Australia and our media spokespeople are informed by our 175,000 members around the world to represent the voice of the profession and public interest. With deep expertise and sustained engagement with decision-makers and stakeholders in Australia and globally, we deliver informed and balanced commentary on the latest issues in business and finance. 

We proactively engage with journalists and the media to inform the public, generate support for our policy positions and help shape legislative and regulatory outcomes. CPA Australia seeks to share policy developments, resources and professional support with a wide audience.

Informed media commentary

 We can provide informed media commentary on issues including:

• Accounting and the accounting profession
• Taxation
• Business and the economy
• Sustainability and ESG
• Superannuation and retirement income
• Financial reporting
• Audit and assurance
• Regulation and standards setting
  
   

Our spokespeople

Each of CPA Australia’s spokespeople has their own areas of expertise.

International media

CPA Australia is active in the media outside Australia, including south-east Asia where our local spokespeople provide expert commentary on a range of relevant topics. Our international media managers can be contacted here.

Describing CPA Australia

Here are some facts and phrases to help describe CPA Australia to your audience:

• CPA Australia stands for “Certified Practising Accountants Australia”
• “Australia’s leading professional accounting body and one of the largest in the world”
• “More than 172,000 members in over 100 countries”

Read more About CPA Australia

Australian Federal Budget 2021-22