The CPA Program professional level is offered by distance learning mode. Segment content has been developed based on employer, market and academic feedback and is globally relevant. The CPA Program professional level meets the requirements of the International Federation of Accountants.
Study materials
The study materials for each segment of the professional level consists of a printed study guide with learning resources made available via My Online Learning.
These may include:
- Learning tasks that help you understand or practise particular concepts covered in the segment.
- A discussion forum for technical queries about the segment content.
- A calendar of important dates.
- Self-assessment questions that you can use, along with the questions and activities from the study guide, to assess your understanding of the study material and help you prepare for the exam.
- Study groups if you want to participate in group discussion. Register through My Online Learning and access a secure online email contact list for other candidates who are studying the same segment and have also registered for a study group. You can use these details to form your own study groups and share your learnings and thoughts with peers.
- CPA Program Guide – professional level: where you can access important information to help you manage your enrolment and study program including forms, important dates and fees for exam deferral, enrolment cancellation, special consideration and change of exam location.
- Announcements and critical study material updates. My Online Learning is the key communication platform for providing important information to candidates. You should access it at least once a week to support your studies.
The study guide forms a self-contained course of study. Online materials, such as learning tasks, are to assist candidates to understand the content. The elective segment, Contemporary Business Issues, is offered in a blended learning format. Two modules in this segment are delivered online (in web page format) and are not reproduced in the study guide. The content in these online modules is examinable.
Time commitment
Each segment is postgraduate equivalent and the total hours of study required depend on a candidate's capabilities and individual study technique.
As a general guideline, a minimum of 10 to 15 hours per week over a 12-week period is required for each segment.
It is recommended that candidates who undertake the CPA Program professional level with other full-time commitments enrol in only one segment at a time.