Our policy positions

The objective of our organisation is to make CPA Australia the global professional accountancy designation for strategic business leaders. The CPA Australia corporate plan 2009 – 11 outlines this aim.

Policy positions

As part of CPA Australia's own strategic business leadership, and in accordance the organisation's constitution, CPA Australia regularly develops policy positions on matters of concern to members, the accounting profession and taking into account the public interest. A key consideration in the formulation of policy positions is the objective of sustainable economic growth.

CPA Australia's policy positions and submissions on issues that impact members and the profession can be found in the knowledge portals

Policy development process

Often these policy positions will be formalised into a written submission or policy statement to inform debate with key stakeholders. The following gives an insight into the organisation’s policy development processes.

Member feedback on CPA Australia's policy positions is welcome.

Thought leadership and policy development process:

1. Issues are identified from input from members, CPA Australia staff members, and committees including Centres of Excellence, CPA Australia Board Policy Governance Committee.
2. CPA Australia researches the issue to ascertain if a public policy position is required. 
3. If a public policy position is required a draft is developed in conjunction with Centres of Excellence and other relevant stakeholders.
4. The draft can take a number of forms, including a position developed and conveyed via a submission and / or developed into a policy statement.
5. The draft is reviewed by relevant CPA Australia committees where appropriate.
6. Once finalised the policy is released into the public domain, usually via CPA Australia's website and other appropriate channels as necessary.

Submissions

CPA Australia's submissions to standard setters, governments, government agencies and others will be consistent with relevant CPA Australia policy positions.

Policy statements

CPA Australia's policy statements are currently under review until further notice. If you have any questions relating to our policy statements please contact Paul Drum, general manager, policy and research.