Oceania Regional Scheme: a pathway to becoming a CPA
Content Summary
Subsidised fees
The Oceania Regional Scheme eases the financial burden for eligible individuals by offering subsidies as follows:
| Subsidy | Fee (AUD) |
|---|---|
| Membership assessment fee (waived) | $173 |
| Foundation exams (each) | $345 |
| CPA Program segment enrolment (each) 50 per cent off the normal enrolment fee (2022) |
$670 |
| Associate membership – half year (Joining date June-December) |
$152 |
| Associate membership – full year | $304 |
Eligibility
You may be eligible for the subsidised fees if you are a resident national of one of the following countries:
- Cook Islands
- Federated States of Micronesia
- Kiribati
- Marshall Islands
- Nauru
- New Caledonia
- Niue
- Norfolk Island
- Palau
- Samoa
- Solomon Islands
- Timor Leste
- Tokelau
- Tonga
- Tuvalu
- Vanuatu
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