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Benefits of having CPAs within your business

Having CPAs working in your organisation can produce many benefits, both internally and externally. The CPA designation is a mark of professional competence, indicating a depth, breadth and quality of knowledge in the accounting and finance profession that is both highly respected and internationally recognised. CPA Australia is one of the world’s largest accounting bodies, with a global network of accounting, finance and business professionals with over 170,000 members working in 100 countries and regions.

By hiring a CPA and/or supporting an employee on their CPA journey, you are adding value to your business thanks to the specialist training required to complete the CPA Program and maintain the designation. The contemporary course content includes such trending topics as Digital Finance, Leadership and Strategy, Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) and Ethics, which equips your employees with the skills of tomorrow. The CPA Program provides both the technical and business capabilities required for a future-fit accounting and finance professional by using teaching methods to enable practical application to business settings. Find out more about the CPA Program and new pathways which recognise the experience of business professionals.
CPA Australia helps you to be a best practice employer and stand out in the talent market by providing you with tools and resources that will build and sustain an attractive workplace culture. We also provide contemporary professional development and training solutions for your employees. These options range from an extensive list of learning and development products, to customised contemporary learning options, each designed to meet the ever-changing finance and accounting landscape, while addressing the dynamic skills that employers are looking for right now. There is also specific support for Public Practitioners through the MY FIRM. MY FUTURE courses and guides which cover key topics such as strategic planning, skill development, business recovery and cyber security.
Regardless of the size of your organisation, and the industry or sector it exists in, CPA Australia has the solutions, information, resources and tools to support you and your employees. These include inspiring your employees with our annual conference event CPA Congress, customised in-house learning with Corporate Learning Solutions, putting your practice manager through MY FIRM. MY FUTURE courses, and accessibility to a wide range of career development opportunities, which incorporates a mentoring program. With offices around the world, we offer local support to all our organisations, partners, students and members, as well as access to our thriving global online community, CPA Member Connect, which enables members to share experiences and learnings.

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CPA benefits for your employees

The CPA Program combines both education and practical experience to give candidates a deeper understanding of the issues faced every day by organisations across the globe. And the learning doesn’t stop there! Once your employees earn the CPA designation, they’ll enjoy access to a wide range of resources and services. These help them to stay ahead of the pack, including ongoing career development support thanks to targeted online courses, diverse valuable networking opportunities and a well-respected mentoring program.

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CPA Program benefits

The CPA Program goes beyond the numbers. It teaches skills that help CPAs reach the next level in leadership, strategy and business.

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Career development

CPAs can progress and develop their careers by accessing our tailored learning opportunities, mentoring programs, online courses, and events.

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Courses and online learning

CPA Australia offers courses and online learning about targeted topics to help improve their knowledge as accounting and finance professionals.

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Mentoring program

A mentoring relationship is a powerful development experience that delivers personal and professional benefits to your organisation.

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Unlock tips and tools for employee development

Support your employees to stay up-to-date with all the latest trends for their development by encouraging them to tap into CPA Australia’s regular podcasts, INTHEBLACK business magazine articles, and professional development opportunities.

Develop your team with the CPA Program

"Studying the CPA Program has helped our employees become better at using independent judgement to solve problems."

—Wendy Oldham, General Manager - Northern Territory, APA Group

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Take a look at some of the established CPA Australia programs that can help to enhance the performance of your business, and attract and retain talent.

Recognised Employer Program

Our Recognised Employer Program (REP) features a select group of organisations that provide their employees with the highest standard of professional development and support. Becoming a REP Partner helps your organisation to attract and retain the best talent in the industry, while also developing your employees by giving them access to the best possible career development and networking opportunities. Find out more.

Corporate Learning Solutions

CPA Australia’s Corporate Learning Solutions identifies key strengths and areas of development within your business to uplift the capabilities of your finance team. Following a step-by-step iterative process to design and deliver flexible learning programs tailored to meet the specific needs of your business. Find out more.

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Benefits of having CPAs within your business

A world class program and designation

Attracting and retaining valuable employees

Thought leadership and advocacy

Advantages for businesses of all sizes

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CPA benefits for your employees

CPA Program benefits

Career development

Courses and online learning

Mentoring program

Unlock tips and tools for employee development

Podcasts providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance and accounting

The importance of making time for professional development

Personalised Learning

Develop your team with the CPA Program

The CPA Program

Explore additional benefits for your business

Recognised Employer Program

Corporate Learning Solutions

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