Subject enrolment

Balancing work, life and study can be challenging, but it's manageable with the right plan. Use our study planner to organise your time effectively. By dedicating just 15 hours per week, you can make steady progress without sacrificing your personal and professional commitments.

Apply what you learn in the CPA Program directly to your role. Our practical resources and Guided Learning will help you bridge the gap between theory and practice.

Feeling nervous is natural, but you’ve proven your eligibility to become an Associate member, which shows we believe in your capability to succeed. We’re here to support you with tips, resources and reminders to keep you on track for a successful semester. The earlier you start, the more flexibility you’ll have to manage your studies over time.

Each subject completed in the CPA Program enhances your knowledge and skills, which opens doors to promotions and new job opportunities. The CPA designation is a valuable asset that sets you apart in the professional world. Every step forward brings tangible benefits to your career, making your effort worthwhile.

Your commitment to the CPA Program showcases your dedication to professional excellence and career advancement. Each subject you pass strengthens your skills and builds your professional reputation.

If you need to change your enrolment to a different subject, please contact us before the closing date for changes.

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NOTE: If you’ve deferred your enrolment to the current semester, you can’t change to another subject – unless there are extenuating circumstances.

Once you've enrolled in a subject, you'll be able to schedule your exam in My CPA Program. Exam scheduling usually closes one week after the semester begins, so you'll need to choose an appointment or make any changes before this time.

Find out more about scheduling an exam.

If you're unable to continue studying this semester, you can defer your enrolment to the next available semester. A fee will apply, which increases during the semester. The closing date for deferrals is usually just before the exam period begins. Deferrals after this time are not permitted, unless extenuating circumstances apply. Read more about deferrals in our subject cancellation and deferral policy here.

NOTE: If you defer, you’ll be automatically enrolled into the same subject in the next semester. Any existing exam appointments will be cancelled and you’ll need to schedule a new exam online through My CPA Program when scheduling opens.

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• You must retain your study guide. If we update the study guide for the next semester, we’ll send you a new one. If you don’t retain your study guide, a replacement fee will apply.
• A maximum of two consecutive deferrals will be granted for each enrolment. A third deferral may be granted in exceptional circumstances (with supporting documentation).
• Deferral fees apply. These fees increase within three weeks of the exam period.

You may cancel your enrolment online via My CPA Program before the advertised closing dates.

If you apply to cancel your enrolment in a subject, be aware of the following terms:

• You’ll receive a full refund of the enrolment fee if your cancellation is submitted before the first cancellation date for the current semester. A refund won’t be provided if you submit your cancellation after this deadline. Requests to cancel your enrolment after this deadline won’t be considered.
• The subject will be deleted from your results transcript once your enrolment is cancelled.
• We'll grant a maximum of two cancellations for each subject you study
• It’s not possible to cancel or defer a subject after you’ve sat the exam for that subject. If you sit an exam, the result stands.

Our Subject cancellations and deferrals policy provides more details about applying for a subject cancellation.