CPA Australia

CPA Australia We are one of the world's largest professional accounting bodies, with over 170,000 members. WHAT IS A CPA? CPAs are highly respected by employers and members.

Our core services to members include education, training, technical support and advocacy. Employees and members work together with local and international bodies to represent the views and concerns of the profession to governments, regulators, industries, academia and the general public. Our Vision
Our goal is to partner with members, so they are prepared for today and tomorrow in a globally connected world

Our Purpose
We are partners for progress. Through trusted relationships we develop business professionals with tomorrow’s capabilities. A Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) is a finance, accounting and business professional with a specific qualification. Being a CPA is a mark of high professional competence. It indicates a soundness in depth, breadth and quality of accountancy knowledge. It provides members with an internationally recognised qualification as well as the opportunity to complete specialist training and continuing professional development (CPD). To use the CPA designation, a member must:

- complete a degree or a postgraduate award recognised by CPA Australia
- complete the CPA Program, including three years of professional experience in finance, accounting or business
- undertake CPD activities each year
- comply to a strict code of conduct set by CPA Australia. To offer public accounting services, CPAs must also complete CPA Australia's Public Practice Program and hold a Public Practice Certificate in accordance with the CPA Australia's By-Laws. Find out more at cpaaustralia.com.au

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Voting is now open for the CPA Australia Divisional Council Elections 2026.Divisional Councils are an important link bet...
16/09/2026

Voting is now open for the CPA Australia Divisional Council Elections 2026.

Divisional Councils are an important link between members, CPA Australia’s Board and the organisation, helping represent member perspectives and support professional communities.

Eligible CPA and FCPA members in good standing in Australia, New Zealand and Europe will receive an invitation to vote via BigPulse, CPA Australia’s independent online voting provider.

Voting closes 12 October at 5pm in your local time zone.

If you’re eligible to vote, keep an eye on your inbox for your voting invitation.

Learn more about Divisional Councils 👉 https://bit.ly/4hvmy9G

✨ This Hari Malaysia, we celebrate our members and the vital role they play in shaping a stronger, more resilient nation...
15/09/2026

✨ This Hari Malaysia, we celebrate our members and the vital role they play in shaping a stronger, more resilient nation.

Across boardrooms, businesses, start-ups and multinational organisations, CPA Australia members are helping drive progress through leadership, innovation and trusted professional expertise.

We are proud to spotlight three accomplished members, Anoopal Kaur CPA (Aust.), Kenny Yeoh (FCPA (Aust.) and Ravi Navaratnam FCPA (Aust.), whose diverse experiences and perspectives reflect the impact finance and accounting professionals have in building Malaysia's future.

What’s shaping finance now?From AI investment and cyber governance to climate disclosure and the economic outlook, 202...
14/09/2026

What’s shaping finance now?

From AI investment and cyber governance to climate disclosure and the economic outlook, 2026 brings some of the biggest issues facing finance professionals into the room.

A few sessions to have on your radar:

🤖 Build Your AI Finance Team: What’s Here, What’s Next with Inbal Rodnay CSP
🌏 Navigating the 2026 Economic and Geopolitical Landscape with Sally Auld, Chief Economist at NAB
🔐 Cyber Governance: The Call That Now Sits With Finance with Jasmin Ilic, CEO of CYBR
🌱 Mandatory Climate Disclosure and Assurance, Year One with Gordon Noble and CPA Australia’s Patrick Viljoen FCPA ACMA CGMA

And that’s only part of the Melbourne program.

📍 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
📅 20–22 October 2026

Explore the full program and register 👉 https://bit.ly/442Uymk

🎉To mark CPA Australia’s 70th anniversary in Malaysia, TAR UMT welcomed students, academics and industry leaders to a sp...
14/09/2026

🎉To mark CPA Australia’s 70th anniversary in Malaysia, TAR UMT welcomed students, academics and industry leaders to a special career-focused event that celebrated our longstanding commitment to developing future accounting and finance talent.

We thank TAR UMT for hosting the celebration and our Recognised Employer Partners, Cheng & Co, Forvis Mazars, KPMG, PwC, Syarikat Ong and YYC & Co, for supporting the career session with their valuable industry insights.

Special appreciation goes to Kevin Yap, CPA (Aust.) and Nik Muhammad Izzudin Bin Nik Bahari for their participation in the "Ask Us Anything: Accounting and Finance Careers Unfiltered" panel, which offered students an authentic look into the accounting and finance profession.✨

Ready to shape your future in accounting and finance? Join our Information Session. https://bit.ly/4fKQwUQ

The accountants who stay relevant are not always the smartest.They are often the most curious. 🔍Technical skills are imp...
13/09/2026

The accountants who stay relevant are not always the smartest.

They are often the most curious. 🔍

Technical skills are important, of course. It’s the foundation of the profession.

But curiosity keeps your career moving when technology, regulation and client expectations keep changing. 🚀

As Bruce Vivian, head of education at the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), explains to INTHEBLACK. “It might mean asking probing questions in meetings or, instead of accepting the status quo or relying on business-as-usual processes, making a habit of becoming an active participant in decision-making and the way things are done in the workplace.”

Sarah Craig, learning and development manager at CPA Australia, shares a similar view.

“Intellectual curiosity allows people to keep pace with rapid change in areas like technology, sustainability, leadership skills and regulatory reform,” she says, adding that cultivating curiosity can help foster innovation, creativity and more skilled problem-solving. 💡

Curiosity is not a personality trait reserved for a few people. It is a skill that can be developed every day.

Learn more about why intellectual curiosity helps accountants adapt to AI, solve complex problems and build long-term career success on top of your technical nous 👉 https://bit.ly/3CvzzKJ

12/09/2026

The September issue of INTHEBLACK is here, bringing together fresh ideas on leadership, technology, investing and the future of work 📖

In this issue 💡

- Get to know Cariessa Leow CPA, head of finance transformation at L'Oréal Malaysia, and find out why she believes successful transformation starts with communication, empathy and purpose, and how these qualities can add value to your career.

- AI agents can now plan, make decisions and carry out tasks easily, but accountability still rests with humans. Collin Jin FCPA, William Young FCPA, Nick Perrett, David Lee Kuo Chuen and Bryan Sng explain how finance teams are navigating agentic AI, the governance frameworks required, and how businesses can use the technology responsibly and effectively.

- Managed accounts are nearing A$300 billion in Australia, offering financial advisers a scalable way to deliver professionally managed portfolios with greater transparency and flexibility. Gain insights from Paul McGivern CPA, Bruce Mackley CPA, Richard Webb CPA, Sinead Schaffer, Alan Kirkland and Toby Potter on what this means for advisers and clients.

Also this month 🚀

- The space economy is reshaping businesses across Asia Pacific. You'll learn how satellite data, space technology and strategic investment are creating new opportunities across industries, with perspectives from Ashley Hasforth, Michelle Khoo and Dr Cassandra Steer.

- Is workplace jargon helping or hindering communication? You'll discover how plain language can improve understanding, build trust and make you a more effective communicator.

These stories, plus so much more.

Explore the full issue here 👉 https://intheblack.cpaaustralia.com.au/

11/09/2026

What does your team bring back from CPA Congress?

For employers, professional development is only valuable if it makes a difference back at work.

CPA Congress 2026 gives finance professionals the chance to step outside the day-to-day, hear how others are tackling the same challenges, and return with practical ideas they can apply across their teams and organisations.

From AI and cyber governance to leadership, reporting and decision-making, the program is built around issues finance teams are already working through.

Hear from 2025 attendees on why employers support their teams to attend.

Explore CPA Congress 2026 👉 https://bit.ly/4r5bHGN

🙋🏻 What does a future COO have in common with today's university students?Not so long ago, Frank Tam CPA (Aust.) was whe...
11/09/2026

🙋🏻 What does a future COO have in common with today's university students?

Not so long ago, Frank Tam CPA (Aust.) was where many aspiring professionals are today: building his knowledge, exploring career options and thinking about what would set him apart in a competitive job market.

Today, he is the Chief Operating Officer of UHY, a dynamic accounting and consulting firm. 🤵🏻

During a recent visit by students from Multimedia University (MMU) Melaka to the CPA Australia divisional office, Frank shared how attaining the CPA Australia designation helped shape his professional journey, strengthening not only his technical expertise, but also his leadership capabilities.

His story gave students a glimpse of what is possible when ambition is paired with a globally recognised qualification. 🌏

We're proud to work alongside our tertiary partner, MMU Melaka, and Recognised Employer Program Partner, UHY, to help students bridge the gap between education and employment. 🤝🏻

By connecting future professionals with experienced industry leaders, we provide insights into the skills, networks and credentials that can help accelerate career growth.✔️

Career success doesn't happen by chance. It starts with the choices you make today so join our next information session to explore where the CPA Australia designation can take you. https://bit.ly/4fKQwUQ

✨ How can Malaysian SMEs stay competitive amid rising costs, economic uncertainty and rapid technological change? CPA Au...
08/09/2026

✨ How can Malaysian SMEs stay competitive amid rising costs, economic uncertainty and rapid technological change?

CPA Australia recently joined business station BFM89.9's Enterprise Explores to discuss the key challenges facing businesses today and the strategies needed to build resilience in an increasingly complex environment.

Drawing on the findings from CPA Australia's Asia-Pacific Small Business Survey, Azfar Asa'ad, Senior Advisor – Business, Investment and International, shared insights on balancing profitability with customer retention, strengthening cash flow management, enhancing supply chain resilience, and investing in technology that delivers measurable productivity gains.

Joining the discussion, CK Chang, Founder of Oxwhite, offered a business owner's perspective on long-term inventory planning, supplier collaboration, and managing the growing impact of e-commerce platform fees on operating costs.📊

Together, the conversation highlighted practical actions SMEs can take to navigate uncertainty, improve efficiency, and position their businesses for sustainable growth.📈

At CPA Australia, we are committed to equipping businesses with research-driven insights and practical guidance to help leaders make informed decisions and adapt to a rapidly changing business landscape.

Catch the interview here 👉🏻 https://bit.ly/4xEkLVD

08/09/2026

What are you most excited about when it comes to AI?

We asked the question at CPA Week and heard a few different takes on what people are looking forward to as AI becomes part of the way we work.

See what they had to say.

Want to build your AI and data skills further? Save up to 20%* on selected professional development from CPA Australia and selected learning partners.

Sale must ends 11.59pm (AEST), 11 September 2026. 👉 https://bit.ly/4zKZDP2

*Terms and conditions apply.

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