Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI)
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Pathway to CPA membership
The following steps demonstrate the pathway for Associate members of CAI to become members of CPA Australia.
Step 1: Determine your eligibility
You may be eligible to apply for CPA Australia membership if you:
- are a current member of good standing with CAI and not under any investigation for professional conduct infringements
- did not gain entry to membership with CAI through any mutual recognition agreement
- have maintained membership with CAI for a minimum of five consecutive years
Step 2: Apply
Complete our online application and submit with the required documentation, including your application and membership fee.
In your application nominate CAI as the professional body with whom you studied and hold membership.
Step 3: Verification and outcome of your application
Your application will take approximately 10 to 15 working days to verify. We will send you an email advising you of your assessment outcome.
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