The CPA Australia International Mentoring Program connects members outside of their organisation and potentially industry and provides them with an opportunity to share their career knowledge and experience with another member. Mentoring is one of the most popular and successful ways for individuals to grow professionally and enhance their skills.
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How are participants matched?
Both mentors and mentees are required to complete a detailed application form. All information provided will be reviewed by the Mentor Program Team to identify suitable pairs based on their goals and experience. Successful members will be advised no later than Friday 9 June.
Note: due to anticipated demand, unfortunately we may not be able to provide all applications with a mentor/mentee. Members who are not successfully matched will still be able to participate in future programs.
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Outcomes of the 2022 program
Who is eligible for the International Mentoring Program?
All mentee applicants must:
- Be a current member of CPA Australia, residing in one of the following locations:
- Hong Kong
- Malaysia
- Singapore
- Beijing
- Shanghai
- Europe
- Guangzhou
- Ho Chi Minh
- Hanoi
- Jakarta
- Have experience in the accounting profession after completing the CPA Program; OR if you are an Associate Member, you must have successfully completed 1 CPA Program Subject in the last 12 months;
- 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 before applying;
- Be willing to commit time each month to meet with your mentor; and
- Be willing to attend a pre-application review with a CPA Australia representative.
All mentor applicants must:
- Be a current member of CPA Australia, residing in one of the following locations:
- Hong Kong
- Malaysia
- Singapore
- Beijing
- Shanghai
- Europe
- Guangzhou
- Ho Chi Minh
- Hanoi
- Jakarta
- Have a minimum of six years’ experience in the accounting profession after completing the CPA Program; and
- Be willing to commit time each month to meet with your mentee.
What are the program’s expectations?
While CPA Australia will provide the structure and support throughout the program, it is ultimately up to the mentoring pair to get the best from their mentoring relationship.
Mentees must:
- be committed to scheduling and meeting with your mentor at least once a month from June to December 2023
- complete the relevant training and attendance at program events
- set a clear agenda and objectives for your mentoring sessions
- seek your mentor’s guidance, not answers.
Mentors must:
- be committed to meeting with your mentee at least once a month from June to December 2023
- complete the relevant training and attendance at program events
- assist your mentee where possible in setting goals and objectives to develop them professionally and personally.
- provide advice, support and guidance to your mentee, not answers.
In applying for and entering the CPA Australia International Mentoring Program, it is understood that you adhere to CPA Australia’s Code of Conduct, and CPA Australia’s General website terms.
Your information will be handled in accordance with the CPA Australia Privacy policy.