In order to provide the best and most efficient discussion environment possible, the following rules apply to the use of forums on CPA Australia's website:

1. Alteration of messages:
   • CPA Program forums: CPA Australia (‘CPA Australia’) reserves the right to modify or alter messages posted on the CPA Program forum for use as frequently asked questions (FAQs) in subsequent semesters. However, CPA Australia will endeavour to accurately reflect the intended meaning in the modified messages. All references to the individual candidate will be removed when the FAQs are created. In addition, CPA Australia reserves the right to delete messages that are defamatory, profane or where deemed inappropriate for professional purposes. At all times, participants of the forums are required to maintain a measure of professional courtesy.
   • Non-CPA Program forums: The content of messages will not be changed or altered by CPA Australia in any way. However, CPA Australia reserves the right to delete any messages that are defamatory or profane in nature. Participants of forums are encouraged to maintain a measure of professional courtesy.
2. Monitoring of messages:
   • CPA Program forums: CPA Australia staff monitor the CPA Program forum site regularly and endeavour to answer questions in a timely manner. Candidates are encouraged to post their questions progressively throughout the semester. This will assist us in preparing timely responses and will avoid the possibility of late queries remaining unanswered.
   • Non-CPA Program forums: CPA Australia staff do not monitor the messages on non-CPA Program forums on a regular basis. Those who wish to contact CPA Australia teams or individuals should use the email links contained elsewhere in this site.
3. Your name, email address, and a subject header are the minimum information requirements necessary to generate a message.
4. Participants of forums consent to the above-mentioned personal details being made available to fellow participants. CPA Australia will not be liable for the misuse of personal information by participants of forums.
5. While users of forums are encouraged to discuss their work, offer recommendations, and respond to questions, direct business advertising is prohibited.
6. Participants should refrain from posting materials of an overly sensitive nature (i.e. credit card numbers, passwords, etc).
7. Viewpoints and opinions:
   • The material posted within forums represents the viewpoints and opinions of its participants, and not necessarily those of CPA Australia. In addition, CPA Australia does not guarantee the validity of the information posted within these online discussions.
   • Comments or responses by CPA Australia staff do not necessarily represent the views of CPA Australia.
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