Now you're a CPA: what's next?
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Your certification
Once you have received notification from us that your certification is successful, you may use the letters CPA after your name.
Make sure your member profile is kept up to date so that we can send you the latest news, information and offers tailored to your professional needs.
Professional development
As a member of CPA Australia you must complete 120 hours of continuing professional development (CPD) every three years, with a minimum of 20 hours of CPD per year.
While you were studying the CPA Program, you would have met this requirement as a result of your study. Now that you’ve completed the CPA Program you’ll need to keep your skills up to date and source relevant Professional Development to help you do that.
Find out more about your continuing professional development requirement
We offer an extensive range of Professional Development and you have access to special member pricing across all CPA Australia conferences, workshops and online courses. These range in price, duration and topic, so check out our training and events to look for a learning option that meets your needs.
Member services
As part of your membership, you have access to an extensive range of services and resources through our website. Check out the Member Services section.
Receive credits into postgraduate courses
If you have completed the CPA Program, you may be able to claim credits into specialist master and MBA degrees. With these credits, you can reduce the time and cost associated with obtaining a masters degree.
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- Personal and career development
Why you should make time for professional development
Three CPAs explain why they think attending industry events is essential for your professional development.
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Reasonable Adjustment policy
This policy covers reasonable adjustments that may be made to a study guide or exam conditions offered by CPA Australia
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Special consideration policy
This policy covers eligibility for Special Consideration and the process of applying for Special Consideration.
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Academic misconduct policy
This policy sets out the process and procedures for identifying, investigating and responding to incidents of Academic Misconduct by candidates who have enrolled in the CPA Program or Foundation exams
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Exam scheduling policy
This policy establishes the guidelines and procedures for exam scheduling and rescheduling for candidates who are enrolled in CPA Program distance learning subjects.
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Subject cancellations and deferrals policy
This policy establishes guidelines and procedures for subject cancellations and deferrals for candidates who are enrolled in the CPA Program.