Professional development

In May 2021, we released the My Capability Plan tool to help members self-assess their capabilities against the CPA Australia Accounting and Finance Capability Framework. The tool highlights your strengths and where you need to develop, so you can create a personalised development plan, with ideas for professional development activities. My Capability Plan is already helping to drive career growth and will be enhanced further this year.

Now entering its third year, My Career Navigator continues to help members based in Australia understand the skills employers are looking for in candidates, and then identify the relevant professional development required. Work is already underway to expand the application so it’s available to all members globally and can provide a more personalised experience based on your career background.

In 2021, the CPA Australia Mentoring Program connected over 500 pairs of mentees and mentors across Australia and New Zealand. We also ran additional pilot programs for public practitioners and international members, to ensure we can tailor programs that meets their individual needs.

Through initiatives like this, we can help build strong support networks and encourage the sharing of knowledge. Feedback shows the program has helped mentees to accelerate their career progression and boost their confidence, and supported mentors to shape the next generation of leaders within the accounting profession.

80+ per cent of mentors and mentees were satisfied with the program and would recommend it to another member.

The "MY FIRM. MY FUTURE." elearning suite was expanded in 2021, with a variety of new complimentary resources. These have been developed to help public practitioners navigate the critical topics required to build a sustainable business, like creating efficiencies, business resilience, managing staff and change, and adapting to uncertainty.