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As climate disclosure requirements continue to evolve, finance professionals are playing an increasingly important role in helping organisations respond to new reporting, governance and assurance expectations.
The Sustainability Conference 2026 provides practical insights into the issues shaping sustainability reporting, helping members understand emerging requirements and build capability in this rapidly evolving area. Across two days, attendees can learn from industry experts, earn more than 10 CPD hours and access exclusive member registration savings of $300.

As part of your membership, you have access to complimentary Ethics CPD designed to help you navigate complex professional challenges with confidence. Through practical scenarios and real-world decision-making frameworks, the Professional Ethics in Focus course helps strengthen professional judgement, reinforce ethical responsibilities and build confidence in responding to emerging issues. The course material can be applied across a range of industries and roles, supporting members in maintaining the high professional standards expected of CPA Australia members.

Tax Forum 2026 brought together leading tax experts, policymakers and practitioners to explore the issues shaping Australia's tax and regulatory landscape. The event, held in Sydney this August, provided members with practical insights into emerging developments, helping professionals stay informed and respond confidently to change. From technical updates to policy developments, the forum explored the trends likely to impact tax professionals, businesses and clients in the years ahead.

This year’s Public Practice Forum brought members together across six states and territories to explore emerging issues affecting public practice, hear from industry experts and connect with peers facing similar challenges. Together with the Public Practice Retreat, these events provide practical insights, regulatory updates and valuable networking opportunities designed specifically for public practitioners, helping members stay informed and connected in a changing professional environment.

Auditor Proud Day recognises the important role audit and assurance professionals play in building trust and confidence across organisations and the broader economy. CPA Australia supports members working in audit and assurance through technical guidance, publications, professional development opportunities and practical resources designed to help them stay current with evolving standards and industry developments. Whether you’re beginning your audit career or leading assurance engagements, these resources are designed to support your professional growth and ongoing success.

We’re launching new learning designed for finance business partners and public sector professionals, with practical, role-relevant offers tailored to the work you do every day. From strengthening your ability to communicate with influence to building capability in productivity, efficiency and ethical AI, these courses are designed to help you deliver greater impact, lead with confidence, and stay ahead in a rapidly-evolving finance environment.

The newly improved My Capability Plan gives members a quick, personalised way to understand their strengths and development needs. In 10–15 minutes, members receive tailored insights, learning recommendations, and a clear view of capability gaps. This helps them to plan growth confidently and have more constructive development conversations with managers or mentors.

Building on the success of our new approach to micro-credentials, allowing members to select specific modules for immediate skill needs, we are continuing to release learning based on up-to-date skills requirements, like Effective Decision-Making in Finance, Productivity and Efficiency in Finance, and AI Strategy and Leadership micro-credentials.

We deliver high‑impact, topical learning through location and sector-focused content, with an ever-expanding modular micro‑credential course catalogue and new partner offers. This is supported by targeted sales and special offers throughout the year, including our 140th anniversary and tax time sales, with a continued focus on the most in-demand skill areas for our members.

There are different pathways that CPAs and FCPAs can take to manage their own practice. We offer tailored tools for meeting professional and ethical obligations, and provide a pre-check service before you’re officially established, to help set you up for success.

As part of their work connecting members across the globe, IFAC publishes a range of tools and resources via their Knowledge Gateway. CPA Australia is a founding member of IFAC, and we also contribute content to their regularly updated resource portal where you can learn more about the latest trends emerging in accounting and finance.

New partnerships with Melbourne Business School and Sydney Executive Plus at The University of Sydney Business School give members exclusive access to high quality learning, from leadership development to job-ready AI capability. These tailored programs connect members with world-class academic expertise, helping strengthen their skills, confidence and career progression.

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