Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Pathway to CPA membership
Step 1: Determine your eligibility
- are a current member of good standing with ACCA and not under any investigation for professional conduct infringements
- did not gain entry to ACCA membership through another Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA), any other similar pathway agreements or any special member pathway
- have successfully completed all ACCA exams and Practical Experience Requirements (PER)
- have maintained membership with ACCA for a minimum of five consecutive years
- hold a university degree recognised by CPA Australia as being at least comparable to Australian Bachelor degree level. This will be determined during the verification of your application.
Step 2: Apply
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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