The 2023 program has successfully matched hundreds of mentees with experienced mentors from across the profession and we thank all involved for participating. We continue to see more mentee applications than mentors, which unfortunately reduces the number of pairings we can facilitate. Becoming a mentor with the program provides a worthwhile opportunity to share your career knowledge and experience with another member. Consider becoming a mentor for our 2024 program and help to shape the profession.
Although applications for 2023 are now closed, you can register your interest now for 2024. We'll contact you at the start of 2024 with program details and how to apply.
The CPA Australia Public Practice Mentoring Program connects Public Practice members and provides them with an opportunity to share their career knowledge and experience with another member in your sector. Mentoring is one of the most popular and successful ways for individuals to grow professionally and enhance their skills.
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.
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 Manager to identify suitable pairs based on their goals and experience. Successful members will be advised no later than Thursday 6 April, 2023.
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.
Members report high satisfaction rates

Outcomes of the 2022 program
Who is eligible for the Public Practice Mentoring Program?
All mentee applicants must:
- be a current member of CPA Australia, residing in Australia or New Zealand
- be completing your Public Practice Workshop Training, or have completed your Public Practice Workshop and e-learning, or have obtained a Public Practice Certificate in the last 5 years
- 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.
All mentor applicants must:
- be a current member of CPA Australia, residing in Australia or New Zealand
- have held a CPA Public Practicing Certificate for 7 or more years
- are a Principal or Partner with in a Public Practice firm
- have experience in non-compliance related roles, and leading others
- 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 April 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 April 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 Public Practice 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.