Future-proofing careers

Content Summary

We’re committed to actively shaping the future of our profession, not just reacting to change. This proactive approach will ensure your career remains robust, relevant, and ready for whatever lies ahead. Being part of a forward-looking, values-driven professional body like CPA Australia truly enhances the status and credibility of your designation.

What is coming in 2025?

Elinor Kasapidis, Chief of Policy, Standards & External Affairs at CPA Australia, talks about what is coming in 2025 and why policy & advocacy is so critical to support members.

Shaping our profession through advocacy

Being a member of CPA Australia gives you the backing of a respected professional body that’s actively shaping the future of accounting and finance. We’re here to ensure careers remain robust, relevant, and ready for whatever comes next.

What’s been happening this year

Global ESG webinar series

With a focus on UK and EU, ASEAN, Greater China, and Australia, this four-part webinar series has attracted thousands of registrants, highlighting the strong demand for ESG expertise. The series is specifically designed for the accounting profession, equipping attendees with the knowledge to integrate ESG concepts and principles into their professional practice, ensuring relevance and leadership in a dynamically evolving world.

Centres of Excellence

We brought together 60 global experts from our six Centres of Excellence to discuss key topics, including the future of the accounting profession, the impact of regulation, and the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence. These group discussions also explored emerging trends and strategic imperatives, the importance of attracting and retaining talent in the profession, and reframing continuous professional development. The event concluded with a highly successful webinar panel discussion moderated by John Curtin Distinguished Professor, and President and Chair of the Board, CPA Australia, Dale Pinto FCPA, drawing over 1,000 attendees.

Economic Reform Roundtable

As part of an industry working group, we shaped discussions on economic and regulatory reform at a productivity roundtable convened by Australian Treasurer, the Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP. Represented by our CEO, Chris Freeland, CPA Australia sits on the Business Council of Australia’s Productivity Working Group.

New CPA Australia app

Coming soon, the app will deliver personalised content, exclusively for members. Conveniently manage and track your CPD, stay informed with the latest news, trends and insights, and connect to valuable events near you.

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ASEAN Academic Forum – September 2025

The inaugural ASEAN Academic Forum will be held on 16-17 September 2025 at the Le Méridien Jakarta. This refereed forum is dedicated to the advancement of accounting research and teaching. It will provide a valuable opportunity for academics and professionals with cross disciplinary interests to bridge knowledge gaps, strive for excellence in research, and promote the evolution of accounting education in the development of future accounting professionals.

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Exploring India-Australia Trade – September 2025

CPA Australia and the Australian (Sydney) chapter of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India will hold a landmark one-day conference on 23 September 2025 in Sydney to explore “Bringing the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement to Life”. This event will connect community leaders, as well as business and government agencies to deliver practical insights into both the Australian and Indian markets. The programme features impressive keynote addresses, expert panel sessions, and networking opportunities.

Registrations are now closed