Become a Mentee

Engaging in the CPA Australia Mentoring Program allows mentees to develop new skills and enhance existing ones via a professional connection with a more experienced member. The program is designed to support each mentee in finding guidance and support as they work towards their own professional growth and career progression. In addition to these benefits, participants also earn 10 CPD hours for completing the program.

By applying for the Mentoring Program, you agree to your personal information being collected and handled in accordance with CPA Australia's Privacy Policy and Statement.

So, the main reason for me to take part in the CPA Australia Mentoring Program is because I want to mingle in the CPA community. And also, I want to learn new skills and experience from a mentorship and also progress in my career. CPA Australia is an established organisation. It really has a lot of resources.

I think it's probably a good opportunity to meet people with more experience. I also want to build up some relationships and network with these people. I want to improve on my communication skills and I want to know about my career pathway, where I am and how can I be able to progress more in my career.

So, I achieved all of those goals because Lee lead me to have better communication to where I was six months ago. And I also have a step up in my career at the moment as well. I think I'm quite matched with the mentor and she provided me with a lot of knowledge and experience that I want. Yes, definitely, I will refer this to the people who want to find a mentoring program.

It can help those who want to improve their career path.

Who can apply?

Mentee applicants must:

be a current member of CPA Australia, residing in Australia or New Zealand
have three or more years of experience in the accounting profession after completing the CPA Program OR (if applicant is an Associate Member) successful completion of 1 CPA Program subject in the last 12 months. (Priority will be given to fully qualified members)
be willing to proactively connect with your mentor and take ownership of the relationship
have clear goals that you wish to achieve through participation in the program
be willing to commit time each month to meet with your mentor.

The role of the mentee

Set clear goals about what you want from the program and track progress towards achieving them.
Take responsibility for the success of the relationship by booking meetings and catch-ups.
Respect your mentor's time and also your own. Make sure you give this program your full attention and devote enough time to achieve the outcomes you are seeking.
Prepare for your meetings to ensure maximum benefit from the experience.
Respond to your mentor and the Program Manager in a timely manner.
Advise the Program Manager immediately if there are problems or your circumstances change, and you can no longer fulfil your responsibilities.

Your commitments

Training, reading and program events: Up to 1 day in total.
Preparation and time spent in mentoring conversations and follow-ups: 1-2 hours per month.
Complete the short program surveys sent to you: 1 hour in total.
Complete the mandatory training provided by Wednesday 3 May, 2023. Non-completion will lead to removal from the program.
Read and abide by the Code of Conduct (see below).

In applying for, and participating in, the CPA Australia Mentoring Program (“Mentoring Program”), as either a mentee or mentor, you agree to adhere to this code of conduct (Code of Conduct) at all times. Failure to do so may result in your participation in the Mentoring Program being terminated and further action being taken as CPA Australia deems necessary.
As a Mentor and/or Mentee (together, “Participants”) you confirm/agree that:
- You will submit true and accurate information to participate in the Mentoring Program as part of your application and throughout the duration of the Mentoring Program.
- You are a current CPA Australia member and will remain so throughout the eight (8) month duration of the Mentoring Program. Note: if you are applying as a mentee and are an Associate Member you must have successfully completed 1 CPA Program Subject in the last 12 months, prior to the date of the application to participate in the Mentoring Program.
- Discrimination of Participants based on age, gender, ethnicity, or any other prohibited grounds of discrimination will not be tolerated.
- You will enter into the mentoring relationship with a commitment to assist each other to develop and learn in a subjective, fair and respectful environment.
- No bullying, abuse or misconduct will be tolerated and failure to abide by this will result in termination from the Mentoring Program and further action may be taken if deemed necessary.
- You are bound by strict confidentiality when discussing matters, sharing documents or other such information throughout the Mentoring Program. Failure to do so may result in termination from the Mentoring Program and further action may be taken if necessary. Please contact [email protected] should you believe that you are unable to uphold this requirement.
- You must avoid any exploitation of the mentoring relationship.
- You will comply with your terms of your employment (if applicable) including any confidentiality obligations, including that you will not disclose any confidential information regarding your employer and/or their clients.
- Once the Mentoring Program has ceased, you are no longer a recognised mentor/mentee combination in the Mentoring Program but may continue to remain in contact, only by mutual agreement.
- You understand that the value of the mentor/mentee relationship is a joint responsibility and acknowledge that time is required to be set aside to foster the relationship.
- The online training module must be completed by 3 May 2023 in order to participate in the Mentoring Program. Failure to complete the training module by the due date will result in termination of your participation in the program.
- A total of ten (10) hours is the minimum commitment required to engage in the Mentoring Program.
- You must notify [email protected] and your mentor/mentee as soon as possible should you be unable to continue in the Mentoring Program.
- CPA Australia will not be liable for any loss or damage including, direct or indirect, loss, expense, damage, personal injury or death (whether or not arising from any person’s negligence) in connection with the Mentoring Program.
- CPA Australia accepts no responsibility for any tax implications from your participation in the Mentoring Program.
- You will be required to manually add your CPD Points into your CPD diary at the successful completion of the Mentoring Program.
In addition, the requirements set out in 1 above, as the Mentee you also confirm/agree that:
- the Mentoring Program is not be used to sign off “Your experience” requirement for the CPA Program
- the Mentoring Program is not to be used to seek employment at your mentors’ place of work
- upon receiving confirmation of a match, you will make initial contact with your mentor. Failure to do so within four (4) weeks will result termination from the Mentoring Program and your place in the program will be given to assigned to another mentee.
Further questions regarding the Mentoring Program or any matters related to mentoring, please contact [email protected]

Your personal information will be handled as outlined in the CPA Australia Privacy Policy.

Read our mentees discuss the CPA Australia Mentoring Program video transcript

Who can apply?

The role of the mentee

Your commitments

Code of Conduct