BECOME A CPA

INFORMATION SESSION
Ben Hamilton & Reshad Azizi
Wednesday, 16 June 2021
WELCOME

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 WHAT DO YOU WANT OUT OF THIS SESSION?

Deciding whether you want to get professionally qualified

Know I want to take the CPA program. Just need to understand the program and how it works

Making a decision and comparing professional bodies

Know what I want, I’m just here for the promo code
 WHO IS CPA AUSTRALIA?

“PARTNERING WITH MEMBERS TO PREPARE FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW IN A

GLOBALLY CONNECTED WORLD”

OUR CORE MEMBER SERVICES:

Education Advocacy Technical support Training

 OUR GLOBAL NETWORK

168,000+
Members

100
Countries
Plus 400+
Recognised
Employer
Partners

Offices and Representative Offices

Member presence
25,000 20+
Professional bodies Offices and
Members in
senior leadership Representatives
positions
 WHY DO YOU WANT TO GET
PROFESIONALLY QUALIFIED?

Regulatory requirement for career progression

Can’t get further in my career with out a professional qualification

Expectation of employer

I like to be knowledgeable and an expert in my field

THE ACCOUNTING
LANDSCAPE TODAY
 IMPACTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
IN 2021 AND BEYOND

A global pandemic has changed the way individuals

and businesses interact in almost all aspects

Acceleration of new technology in response to a

new way of working, focused on connectivity and
networking

Rapid rate of change and continuous need

to upskill

Raised profile and importance of the

Accounting and Finance professions

Increasing importance of adaptability to change and

resourcefulness in the workforce

www.intheblack.com/articles/2020/04/06/auditors-turn-to-new-tech-amid-covid-19-crisis
www.accountantsdaily.com.au/podcasts/14365-how-covid-19-has-been-impacting-accountants-across-australia
SUPPORT YOUR FUTURE
WITH THE CPA PROGRAM
THE CPA PROGRAM
PREPARES YOU FOR A
GREAT CAREER

The industry is changing and the need for a

‘human touch’ is becoming even more
important.

• Commercial Awareness
• Emotional Intelligence
• Communication and Collaboration
• Technically Skilled and Solution Driven
• Aware of the Social Impacts of Accounting
• Application and insight

THE CPA PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO

PRODUCE FUTURE CPAS WHO
POSSESS THESE SKILLS

• Multiple entry points to the CPA
Program to reflect individual
circumstances
• You don’t need to be working
to start the CPA Program
• You can study from anywhere
in the world
*in most locations across the globe
INFORMATION ABOUT
THE CPA PROGRAM
• Average time to finish the CPA
Program is 3 - 4 years
• 10 -15 hours of recommended
study per week
• Enhance your personal brand
– use the ASA designation
while studying
• Immediate access to your
study guide upon enrolment
• Increase your chance of
success – Guided Learning
available to all students
• Choice & flexibility with two
exam delivery options*
 YOUR APPLICATION

EVERYONE’S CAREER PATH IS DIFFERENT.

WE OFFER MULTIPLE PATHWAYS INTO THE CPA PROGRAM AND ENTRY TO THE CPA PROGRAM BEGINS WITH
YOUR MEMBERSHIP ASSESSMENT.

YOUR MEMBERSHIP ASSESSMENT COVERS:

Profile Employment Education Other recognition

Personal Details, Current employment Qualifications held Professional bodies,
Address etc. Licences and certificates

NOTE: To verify your application, verified copies of relevant documents such as personal identification, academic transcripts
will need to be provided. You can commence, pause and resume your application at any time.
 BECOMING A CPA

YOUR APPLICATION

FOUNDATION

PASS

YOU’RE AN ASSOCIATE AND READY TO BEGIN THE CPA PROGRAM

ENROL IN THE CPA PROGRAM

YOUR DEGREE AND YOUR EXPERIENCE

YOU’RE A CPA!
 FOUNDATION EXAMS

For people applying to become a CPA with a degree qualification that is not in accounting, Foundation exams cover
the 6 knowledge areas required to become an Associate member.

FOUNDATION EXAMS ARE: FOUNDATION SUBJECTS:

An alternative entry point to the CPA Program ECONOMICS & MARKETS
An opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge and FOUNDATIONS OF ACCOUNTING
acumen required to undertake the CPA Program FUNDAMENTALS OF BUSINESS LAW
Flexible and self-paced BUSINESS FINANCE
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING & REPORTING
Able to be taken in any order, at your choice
of exam location and time MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING

NOTE: While appointments for Foundation exams are available in exam centres across many locations, some countries are
facing greater COVID-19 impacts than others, and as the situation continues to evolve the availability of exam centres will vary.
CPA Australia will continue to act in line with latest advice from government and health authorities across the globe.
 CPA PROGRAM
COMPULSORY SUBJECTS

STRATEGIC GLOBAL
ETHICS AND FINANCIAL
MANAGEMENT STRATEGY AND
GOVERNANCE REPORTING
ACCOUNTING LEADERSHIP
 CPA PROGRAM
ELECTIVE SUBJECTS

AUSTRALIAN ADVANCED
AUSTRALIAN
TAXATION – AUDIT AND
TAXATION *
ASSURANCE
New in 2021
ADVANCED

DIGITAL
FINANCE

FIANNCIAL
CONTEMPORARY FINANCIAL RISK
PLANNING
BUSINESS ISSUES MANAGEMENT
FUNDAMENTALS

* Associate members residing in countries other than Australia may choose to select the following electives in lieu of Australia Taxation:
Hong Kong Taxation, Malaysia Taxation, Singapore Taxation, Fiji Taxation and New Zealand Taxation
 WE SUPPORT YOU THE ENTIRE WAY

In-Semester Guided Learning Study Groups Your Local Division

Learning Resources Gain access to weekly Join or form a study Connect with us at
Allow you to study the webinars, module group to learn from your local office, we
CPA Program how you quizzes, study notes like-minded peers are always eager to
want, when you want, and practice exams to help
wherever you want help you grasp key
concepts
 YOUR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

In addition to the study-based component, the CPA Over the course of your experience, you must
Program contains a practical experience requirement, demonstrate a minimum of 10 skills across four
to ensure real-world relevance. categories. This must include a minimum of:

Experience can be gained at any time:

technical personal
 Before or during your study skills effectiveness
skills
 Through relevant volunteer work
 Work experience during university may be eligible
 Relevant work experience from a previous
employer is recognised
business leadership
 You can also gain your experience by working for skills skills

a Recognised Employer Partner

OUR VALUED
RECOGNISED
EMPLOYER
PARTNERS
SUPPORT THROUGHOUT
YOUR CAREER
 BENEFITS OF CPA MEMBERSHIP
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Continuing professional development is a
requirement of ongoing membership,
ensuring lifelong learning, and is available
via participating in various developmental
activities, short courses or online learning
INDUSTRY NEWS
Receive direct access to industry
publication INTHEBLACK in an enhanced
digital format (from July 2020) and
relevant topic discussions through the
CPA AUSTRALIA Podcast
MEMBER BENEFITS PROGRAM
Special offers on products and services,
exclusively for CPA Australia members
*My Career Navigator is currently available in Australia only
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
via exclusive events and access to official
CPA Australia social channels i.e. CPA
Australia Members LinkedIn group
MY CAREER NAVIGATOR*
Exclusive to CPA members, explore what
skills you may need for your next career
step and select from a range of
professional development options to help
progress in your career
CPA LIBRARY
Access to a variety of member resources,
including full text journals, newspapers
and e-books (including CCH eBooks,
Emerald and Pressreader) as well as
CPA Publications
MICRO CREDENTIALS - DIGITAL FINANCE

• Choose to enrol in one or all Micro-

credentialed courses
• All courses are 20 hours of learning with a
Lift to a Mastery
formal assessment to earn a digital badge
• Digital badges can be shared on social
level Digital
platforms Certificate
• Micro-credentialed courses can be ‘stacked’ Capstone
together to form 120 hours of learning with
the option to enrol in a further exam to gain a Assessment
Digital Certificate (Mastery level)
YOUR TIME
STARTS NOW
KEY INFORMATION
APPLICATION FEE*
KEY SEMESTER DATES
$180 AUD / $206 NZD
CPA Program 7 June 2021
Membership application assessments open all year round Enrolments Open
Complimentary for all today using promo code
BCPAZ6PT Expires 21 June (Valid in Aust, NZ Fiji only) Early Bird 9 July 2021
Enrolments Close
2021 ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP FEE Semester 2 19 July 2021
$162.50 AUD/ $184 NZD (Half Year)** Commences

Exam Period 23 September – 10 October 2021

SUBJECT ENROLMENT FEE
(EARLY BIRD PRICING)
$1140 AUD / $1240 NZD

SUBJECT ENROLMENT FEE

(AFTER EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS)
$1290 AUD / $1415 NZD Includes access to all study materials and Guided Learning resources.
*Can be waived with promotional code provided Eligibility criteria apply.
**Associate Member Fee (Full Year) equates to $325 AUD/ $368 NZD.
 WHAT’S NEXT?

Complete your online membership application

Receive your confirmation of membership

Enrol in the CPA Program and start using the CPA Australia brand to enhance your profile
 CONTACT US
BEN HAMILTON
Key Account Manager - National
MEMBER SERVICES
1300 73 73 73 (within Australia)
+61 3 9606 9677 (outside of Australia)
09 913 7450 (New Zealand)
E - M AI L
becomeacpa@cpaaustralia.com.au
AP P L Y N O W
www.cpaaustralia.com.au/apply
QUESTIONS?
https://bit.ly/BCPAfaq
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 WHY CPA AUSTRALIA?

I like the future proofing with strategy, leadership and commercial application of knowledge

International reach and access to largest professional network

Entry pathway options

Recommendation from a friend or colleague

Study support and resources

The whole picture! Continuous career support, professional standing and access to resources

No more Tax and Audit! – Perfect for me I don’t use this in my career