CPA Program professional level
- How long do I have to complete the CPA Program professional level?
- How should I plan my study time?
- Will exemptions for my previous studies be granted?
- May I have additional time to complete the CPA Program professional level?
- How do I advance to CPA status after I have completed the CPA Program professional level?
- Is the Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST) included in CPA Program professional level fees?
Enrolment in the CPA Program professional level
- Which segments should I enrol in and is there an order of enrolment I should follow?
- How many segments may I enrol in each semester and how many should I attempt?
- Is there a limit on the number of times I may enrol in a particular segment?
- Can I alter my enrolment to another segment?
- How do I withdraw from the CPA Program professional level or cancel my enrolment in a segment?
- Can I obtain a refund or credit if I cancel my enrolment?
CPA Program professional level exams
- Can I defer my exam?
- Can I change my exam location?
- Can I obtain copies of past exam papers?
- Can I request that my exam paper be re-marked?
- Can alternative arrangements be made for me to sit an exam?
- Are the exams 'open-book' or 'closed-book'?
- What should I bring to the exam?
- What options do I have if I fall ill at the time of the exam?
How long do I have to complete the CPA Program professional level?
See enrolment regulations for:
- candidates commencing from semester 1, 2010 clause 9
- candidates enrolled in semester 2, 2009 clause 9
- candidates commencing from semester 2, 2007 to semester 1, 2009 clause 11
- candidates enrolled in semester 1, 2007 clause 11
- candidates enrolled commencing from 2004 up to and including semester 2, 2006 clause 12
- candidates enrolled prior to 2004 clause 13
Candidates must complete the CPA Program professional level segments and practical work experience requirements in order to advance to CPA status. The enrolment regulations also list the time frame in which candidates must advance to CPA status, based on the date they joined CPA Australia.
How should I plan my study time?
See the segment outline and the timetable that is included with your materials.
Will exemptions for my previous studies be granted?
See enrolment regulations for:
- candidates commencing from semester 1, 2010 clause 13
- candidates commencing in semester 2, 2009 clause 13
- candidates commencing from semester 2, 2007 until semester 1, 2009 clause 15
- candidates commencing in semester 1, 2007 clause 15
- candidates commencing from 2004 up to and including semester 2, 2006 clause 16
May I have additional time to complete the CPA Program?
See extension of time information for:
- candidates commencing from semester 2, 2007 onwards
- candidates commencing in semester 1, 2007
- candidates commencing from 2004 up to and including semester 2, 2006
- candidates commencing prior to 2004
How do I advance to CPA status after I have completed the CPA Program professional level?
Is the Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST) included in CPA Program fees?
Segment enrolment fees and deferral fees are not subject to the Australian goods and services tax (GST) because the CPA Program professional level is a GST-free education course.
For further information about the fees see CPA Program professional level fees.
Which segments should I enrol in and is there an order of enrolment I should follow?
See enrolment regulations for:
- candidates commencing from semester 1, 2010
- candidates commencing in semester 2, 2009
- candidates commencing from semester 2, 2007 to semester 1, 2009
- candidates commencing from 2004 up to and including semester 2, 2006
- candidates commencing prior to 2004
How many segments may I enrol in each semester and how many should I attempt?
It is recommended that candidates who are working full-time limit their enrolment to one segment per semester. Candidates may enrol in up to three segments per semester.
Is there a limit on the number of times I may enrol in a particular segment?
There is no limit to the number of times a candidate may enrol in a particular CPA Program professional level segment. See professional level application and enrolment for information about enrolling in a segment.
Can I alter my enrolment to another segment?
See change enrolment to an alternative segment.
How do I withdraw from the CPA Program professional level or cancel my enrolment in a segment?
See withdraw from the CPA Program professional level or cancel enrolment in a professional level segment.
Can I obtain a refund or credit if I cancel my enrolment?
See cancel enrolment in a professional level segment
Can I defer my exam?
See changing your professional level exam arrangements.
Can I change my exam location?
See changing your professional level exam arrangements.
Can I obtain copies of past exam papers?
See past exam papers.
Can I request that my exam paper be re-marked?
See exam results.
Can alternative arrangements be made for me to sit an exam?
See changing your professional level exam arrangements.
Are the exams 'open-book' or 'closed-book'?
See attending exams.
What should I bring to the exam?
See attending exams.
What options do I have if I fall ill at the time of the exam?
If you attended the exam but feel your performance may have been affected by illness, please see special consideration for professional level exams.
If you are unable to attend the exam, an application to defer the exam to the following semester may be accepted after the closing date where there are extenuating circumstances such as illness. Please contact your local office to discuss your situation.