Practising in Australia
If you're already working in public practice, these resources will guide you as you establish your own practice. Be clear about what you want your firm to achieve and be aware of how an operating structure is affected by regulations.
Learn about the pathways to public practice in Australia
Licence and registration requirements
Business planning
Australian state and federal governments provide business owners with various complimentary business plan templates. Explore some of these templates at business.gov.au and business.vic.gov.au.
Resources for setting up your own practice
We have a range of information, tools and guides to help you set up a public practice.
Firm structures
Choosing the right structure for your firm can be a complex process
- Business management
- Practice management
Professional indemnity insurance
This insurance is mandatory for members offering public, honorary or private accounting services
- Public practice
- Practice management
Client engagement and relationships
Guidance for public practitioners to assist you with establishing a good client relationship
- Public practice
- Practice management
Employment manual terms and conditions of use
You must read and accept these terms and conditions before accessing the employment manual
- Public practice
Member access onlyAuditor's Independence Guide
Resources for public practitioners in Australia
Australian Government resources and support
The Australian Government has additional resources that will help you set up a public practice.
Library resources
The following titles are available for members to borrow from the CPA Australia library. You’ll need an online account with us to access these resources.
Get your public practice certificate
If you’re considering entering public practice, find out more about your pathways to attain a CPA Australia public practice certificate to practice in Australia, and the related fees