Step 1: Determine eligibility
If you are a full member of HKICPA holding the CPA or FCPA status, you are eligible to apply for CPA Australia membership if you:
• registered as a student of the HKICPA’s Qualification Programme on or after 1 July 2005 in Hong Kong
• are a member of good standing and not under any investigation for professional conduct infringements
• did not gain entry to membership through another mutual recognition agreement (MRA)
• have successfully completed:
- the HKICPA’s Qualification Programme in Hong Kong
- the HKICPA’s practical experience requirements
and
• have a university degree recognised by HKICPA
or
• hold a university degree recognised by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training as at least equivalent to Australian bachelor degree level. This will be determined during the verification of your application
When an applicant has taken up permanent residency in Australia (as opposed to working or residing temporarily in Australia), they may be required to pass the Global Strategy and Leadership subject of the CPA Program.