Councils and committees
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Through CPA Australia's councils and committees members can:
- support the organisation and represent members from their location or industry sector
- provide feedback and guidance on issues impacting members and the profession to assist the board and management
- increase their professional knowledge and networks.
Councils
Appointments Council
The Appointments Council is responsible for appointing the CPA Australia Board of Directors
Council of Presidents
The Council of Presidents advises the Board on strategic issues and opportunities
Divisional Councils
Our Divisional Councils are an important link between our members, the CPA Australia Board and our organisation
Committees
Committees of Directors
The Board of Directors governs four committees that assist the board in their decision-making
Advisory Committees
Two committees advise management on professional qualification and public practice
Divisional Committees
Committees represent the interests of members in metropolitan locations within a sector or group
Representative Committees
CPA Australia has established representative offices in various locations around the world that are not divisions as defined in Article 52 of the Constitution. Representative offices are established to help CPA Australia members residing in these locations with their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and other benefits of membership. These offices may or may not be staffed by CPA Australia and are permitted to form committees of local members.
Panels
Disciplinary Panel
The Disciplinary Panel can impose penalties on members who do not comply with the organisation's constitution and By-Laws, APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants or relevant professional standards.
Penalties that can be imposed include:
- forfeiture of membership
- a fine
- reprimanding the member, including by publishing their name
- cancellation or suspension of any certificate, privilege, right or benefit available to the member
- requiring the member to undertake additional hours of continuing professional development.
This panel is comprised of both senior members and non-members. It does not have a charter.
Professional Conduct Oversight Panel
The Professional Conduct Oversight Panel (PCOP) supports the Board with matters relating to professional conduct and discipline of members, with regard for the law, the highest standards of governance and member diversity. The PCOP plays an advisory role and is authorised to exercise the powers expressly delegated to it by the Board.
Discover more
Outcome of disciplinary hearings
View findings and decisions from CPA Australia's Disciplinary Tribunals against CPA Australia members
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When a complaint has been made about you
CPA Australia has a robust process to investigate complaints about our members
- Governance and risk
Member conduct and discipline
We are committed to ensuring our members maintain the highest professional standards of conduct
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Climate change and environmental policy
Our climate change policy statement, research and guidance for members as part of the global economic and business response
- Governance and risk
Member guide to disciplinary process
A comprehensive guide for members regarding CPA Australia's Disciplinary Tribunal hearings
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