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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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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My Library items
Easily manage your library items online. View and renew current loans, request new items or view your previous loan history
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Guide to CPA Library
The CPA Australia library has a large range of online and physical resources for our members to borrow. Here’s how to use it
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International accreditation guidelines
The primary purpose of accrediting higher education accounting programs is to assure the quality of educational programs and their providers, and promote improvements in accounting education.
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Exams and assessment
CPA Program exams are designed to assess your knowledge and understanding
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New Public Practice Program launched
The program has been developed with insights from CPA Australia public practitioners.
