Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA)

Mutual Recognition Agreement

CPA Australia has a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) with ISCA.

Pathway to CPA membership

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

Step 1: Determine your eligibility

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

• are a member of good standing with ISCA and not under investigation for professional conduct infringements
• did not gain entry to ISCA membership through another mutual recognition agreement (MRA), any other similar pathway agreements or any special member pathway
• have successfully completed:
  • the Singapore CA Qualification or ISCA’s predecessor Professional Exam
  • the ISCA practical work experience requirements

and

• hold a qualification recognised by CPA Australia as meeting its degree requirement 

and

• maintain ISCA full membership for a minimum of five consecutive years

and

• provide a Letter of Good Standing from ISCA

Step 2: Apply

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

In your application, nominate ISCA 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: Maintain your membership

A member of ISCA who gains membership of CPA Australia under the terms of this MRA must retain their membership with the original membership body.

Membership pathways FAQ

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Membership pathways FAQ