Pathways to becoming a CPA
Discover your pathway to becoming a CPA
To become a CPA there is one set of requirements you need to meet, parts of which can be exempted depending on your situation. The core requirements of becoming a CPA are as follows. You need:
- relevant working experience
- a degree recognised by CPA Australia
- competency of certain CPA Program (and foundation) subjects
Learn more about our eligibility requirements for becoming a CPA.
Becoming a CPA via our CPA Program
The CPA Program is the most commonly taken pathway to becoming a CPA. It involves both a study and an experience component. Follow the link below to learn more about the CPA Program.
Streamline your path to becoming a CPA through recognition
We offer flexible pathways to becoming a CPA depending on which areas of recognition you may qualify for. The pathway options below explain how your experience, memberships and prior study can help you reach your goal of becoming a CPA in a more streamlined way.
Where your experience counts
Experience-Based Pathway
Leverage your experience in business to become a CPA
- Personal and career development
Executive Leadership Pathway
Leverage your executive experience and skills to become a CPA
- Personal and career development
Academic Pathway
Leverage your academic experience and capabilities to become a CPA
- Personal and career development
Where your other memberships count
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