Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)

Member Pathway Agreement

CPA Australia has a Member Pathway Agreement (MPA) with ICPAK.

Pathway to CPA membership

The following steps demonstrate the pathway to CPA membership for full members of ICPAK under the conditions of the current MPA.

Step 1: Determine your eligibility

You may be eligible to apply for CPA Australia membership if you:

• are a full member in good standing with ICPAK and not under any investigation for professional conduct infringements
• did not gain entry to ICPAK membership through another MRA, any other similar pathway agreements or any special member pathway
• have successfully completed the:
  • ICPAK Qualification examinations and
  • practical work experience requirements
• hold a university degree recognised by the Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment as being at least equivalent to Australian bachelor degree level. This will be determined during the verification of your application.

Step 2: Apply

Complete our online application and submit with the required documentation, including your application and membership fee.

In your application, nominate ICPAK as the professional body with whom you studied and hold membership.

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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.

Step 4: Advance to CPA status

Once you become an Associate member of CPA Australia, you must successfully complete

• the Ethics and Governance subject of the CPA Program.

When complete, you will advance to CPA status, receive a CPA certificate and will then be able to use the letters CPA after your name.

Membership pathways FAQ

Have questions about membership pathways and arrangements? Find answers here.

Membership pathways FAQ