Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka (CMA SL)

Member Pathway Agreement

CPA Australia has a Member Pathway Agreement (MPA) with CMA SL.

Pathway to CPA membership

The following steps demonstrate the pathway to Associate CPA membership for members of CMA SL under the conditions of the current MPA.

Step 1: Determine your eligibility

You may be eligible to apply for Associate CPA Australia membership if you:

Pathway 1 (2018 – 2022 syllabus  or earlier)

• have successfully completed the CMA SL examinations under the 2018-22 syllabus, or earlier, and practical experience requirements
• are a current member in good standing with CMA SL
• have not gained your CMA SL membership through another mutual recognition agreement, any other similar pathway agreements or any special member pathway
• hold a university degree recognised by CPA Australia as being at least comparable to Australian Bachelor degree level.

Pathway 2 (2023 – 2027 syllabus)

• have successfully completed the CMA SL examinations under the 2023-27 syllabus and practical experience requirements
• are a current member in good standing with CMA SL
• have not gained your CMA SL membership through another mutual recognition agreement, any other similar pathway agreements or any special member pathway
• hold a university degree recognised by CPA Australia as being at least comparable to Australian Bachelor degree level.

Step 2: Apply

Complete our online application and submit with the required documentation, including your application and membership fee.

In your application, nominate CMA SL as the professional body with whom you studied and hold membership.

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Step 3: Verification and outcome of your application

We will send you an email advising you of your assessment outcome.

Our current application response time is available via our How To Apply page.

Step 4: Advance to CPA status

Once you become an Associate member of CPA Australia via the MPA, you must successfully complete the following subjects of the CPA program according to your verified entry pathway.

Pathway 1

Five exam papers of the CPA Program

• Ethics and Governance;
• Financial Reporting;
• Global Strategy and Leadership; and
• Two electives

Pathway 2

Three exam papers of the CPA Program

• Ethics and Governance;
• Global Strategy and Leadership; and
• One elective

When you successfully complete the exams, you will advance to CPA status.

Step 5: Maintain your membership

A member of CMA SL who gains membership of CPA Australia under the terms of this MPA must retain their membership with the original membership body.

Membership pathways FAQ

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