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Membership renewal and fees
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Membership renewals for 2026 are open
Renew by 31 December 2025, to secure your new, complimentary 2026 professional development offer. This offer is only available to members who renew before due date and is designed to give you the critical, emerging professional skills needed to advance your career or maintain your edge.
ASAs and CPAs are eligible for a career bundle*. The content focuses on key areas like building your professional profile, leveraging digital tools, and using AI and Excel effectively. It will help you grow your capabilities, support your career journey, and provide CPD hours.
FCPAs and members in retirement are eligible for Module One of the AI and Data Specialism*. This resource is designed to support your lifelong learning, helping you stay current with new digital trends and tools and continue to lead with confidence.
Once logged in, you can update your details and download your renewal notice.
2026 membership renewals are now open
If you haven’t already, renew by 31 December this year to secure your career bundle or AI and Data module.
View your flexible payment options and membership fee here.
If you missed your 2025 membership payment, you can apply for readmission now.
*Terms and Conditions apply. View full details here.
Explore the full value of a CPA Australia membership
Frequently asked questions
Complimentary professional development offer
- This is a new, complimentary professional development resource included with your 2026 membership when you renew by Wednesday 31 December 2025 AEDT. It's designed to give you the critical, emerging professional skills needed to advance your career or maintain your edge.
The product is based on your membership status: ASAs and CPAs receive the career bundle, which is focused on key areas like building your professional profile, leveraging digital tools, and using AI and Excel effectively. This will help you grow your capabilities and provide CPD hours.
FCPAs and members in retirement receive Module One of the AI and Data Specialism, designed to support your lifelong learning and help you stay current with new digital trends and tools.
- This offer is for all eligible ASA, CPA, FCPA, and retired members who renew their membership for 2026 by 31 December 2025 AEDT.
- No, this is a complimentary offer for all eligible members who renew before due date. There is no separate cost for either the career bundle or the AI and Data Module. The career bundle will be released in stages throughout the 2026 calendar year, beginning in January 2026.
The career bundle will be released in stages throughout the 2026 calendar year, beginning in January 2026.
Module One of the AI and Data Specialism will be released in full, in February 2026.
- We'll email you early in the new year with a unique link and instructions on how to enrol and access your professional development. Please ensure your email address is correct and up to date.
- Yes, you must use the link provided in your email to enrol by 11.59pm, Sunday 31 May 2026 (AEST). If you do not enrol by this date, you will forfeit access to the complimentary offer.
- Both the career bundle and Module One of the AI and Data Specialism provide verifiable CPD hours to help you meet your CPD obligations.
- You will have access to the content until Thursday 31 December 2026.
Are you eligible for a fee reduction?
If you’re a CPA or FCPA paying the full membership fee, there are a range of reasons you may be eligible for a 50 per cent fee reduction.
Perhaps you’ve been out of the workforce for a substantial period due to unemployment or family care responsibilities, working part-time on significantly reduced hours, or enjoying family time on unpaid parental leave. We understand there are many different circumstances that can impact your ability to work or earn an income.
To apply for a membership fee reduction, please complete our online form prior to paying for your annual membership fee.
Membership fee reductions are granted at the discretion of CPA Australia on a case-by-case basis and expire at the end of the membership year.
The information requested in the online form will help us to understand your individual circumstances and your ability to fully fund your membership renewal for the coming year.
Membership fee reductions are granted based on the evidence provided and evaluation of your recent and current working circumstances. They won’t be granted based on expected impacts in the future.
Your application will require you to provide:
- dates and reason for any period you’ve been away from the workforce in the past 12 months
- details of any employment during the past 12 months, including the number of hours (can be an average) and the type of work (part-time, casual, contract, etc.)
- any other information or supporting documentation that would assist CPA Australia in reaching a decision – for example, a medical certificate.
Members on a reduced membership fee retain all the privileges of general membership and, if selected for a CPD audit, can also apply for a reduction in their CPD requirement.
- Reduction in fees due to retirement or transition to retirement
We offer a retired status for members who are no longer working or are working substantially reduced hours as they transition to retirement.
To be eligible, you must:
- have reached the age of 55 years
- no longer be engaged in full time, gainful employment or business (other than minor part-time activities not exceeding 15 hours per week)
- no longer hold, or be required to hold a Public Practice Certificate or Limited Public Practice Certificate
- no longer hold a specialist certificate.
Retired members maintain all the benefits of general membership at a considerably discounted fee, and enjoy a range of discounts on events throughout the year.
There is no requirement to maintain CPD hours.
You can apply for a transfer to the retired members list at any time throughout the year by completing the online application form.
If you’re nearing retirement, find out how your CPA Australia membership can support you.
Membership renewal questions
31 December 2025. Renew your membership by 3 February 2026 to avoid incurring a late fee. If you don't renew your membership by 29 April 2026, your membership will lapse and be forfeited.
After you have successfully renewed your membership, you will be directed to My Account where you can view and download your invoice from the ‘My invoices’ tile. Your tax invoice will also be emailed to your nominated email address after you have paid your membership fee. If your renewal payment is made via credit or debit card the invoice will be issued within 48 hours. If you opt for other payment methods, such as direct debit, it will be issued once the payment is successful which can take up to 7 working days.
Annual membership renewal covers your membership from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026.
- You can renew your membership online through the renewals form via your account. Should you face any difficulty renewing online you can contact us.
- 1. Click the ‘Renew now’ button on this page, or click here
2. Log in to your CPA Australia account
3. Complete the online renewals form to renew your membership for 2026.
If you’re struggling to find the online renewals form on your CPA Australia account, you can navigate to it by clicking on ‘My CPA’, then ‘My account’. - We’re introducing mandatory requirements for you to provide certain information each year. This change responds to expectations from regulators and parliamentary committees and ensures we continue to uphold the integrity of the profession while supporting members in their careers.
- From this year, we’ll ask you to confirm your current place of employment and your compliance with their CPD obligations. In addition, members holding a public practice certificate will be asked to confirm their practice ABN, services provided, as well as their compliance with APES and by-laws requirements.
- As a professional body, we need to understand where our members work, the range of work they do, and that they comply with their obligations to ensure we are effectively monitor and support you. Tailored monitoring and support helps safeguard the profession and maintain public trust. Regulators and parliamentary committees also expect professional bodies to maintain these records, and to accurately report member demographics as part of regular reporting or upon request.
Your details are kept confidential and managed under our Privacy Policy.
Your information will be used to meet CPA Australia’s reporting obligations. Reporting is done on an aggregated basis and individual members’ details are not disclosed.
Your CPA Australia membership is a powerful platform for your professional success and growth.
While your contribution supports the ongoing effort to advance the accounting profession globally, the immediate value you receive is a comprehensive suite of individual benefits that ensure you are future-ready and professionally supported:
- Access to high-quality learning, including Modularised micro-credentials and the Global Mentoring Program, to keep your skills current and drive your career forward.
- Access to resources like the CPA Member Connect platform and the CPA Australia App to build your knowledge, to network and recognise your achievements.
- Special member pricing on courses, exclusive partner deals, and access to the extensive CPA Library online resources.
- The right to use your CPA post-nominals and Digital designation badges, backed by a globally respected brand to boost your credibility with employers worldwide.
Your membership ensures you are equipped with the recognised skills, connections, and support needed to thrive in a changing professional landscape. Find out more about the value of your membership.
We review membership fees annually, ensuring we can continue to lift the knowledge, skills, and practice of the profession while delivering an increasing range of high-value, future-focused benefits, resources, and professional development to you. As part of this commitment to growing your membership value, a fee increase will apply for 2026.
You can view our annual membership fees online.
A non-refundable surcharge will be added to credit card payments in Australia to cover a portion of the processing fees imposed by financial institutions on CPA Australia for accepting such transactions. To provide flexibility and alternatives, all members have the choice to use payment methods like Direct Debit or PayPal, which do not carry any additional surcharge.
Your tax invoice will be emailed to your nominated email address after you have paid your membership fee. If your renewal payment is made via credit or debit card, the invoice will be issued within 48 hours. If you opt for other payment methods, such as direct debit, it will be issued once the payment is successful which can take up to 7 working days. Please check with your bank if the payment has been debited from your bank account.
If payment is unsuccessful, your membership will not be renewed, and you may be asked to reattempt renewal and payment.
If you’re a CPA or FCPA paying the full membership fee, there are a range of reasons you may be eligible for a 50 per cent fee reduction.
Perhaps you’ve been out of the workforce for a substantial period due to unemployment or family care responsibilities, working part-time on significantly reduced hours, or enjoying family time on unpaid parental leave. We understand there are many different circumstances that can impact your ability to work or earn an income.
Find out more about membership fee reduction.
- We offer a retired status for members who are no longer working or are working substantially reduced hours as they transition to retirement.
Retired members maintain all the benefits of general membership at a considerably discounted fee and enjoy a range of discounts on events throughout the year.
There is no requirement to maintain CPD hours once you’re retired, unless you’re providing any public accounting services, for the avoidance of doubt, including pro bono work.
If you’re nearing retirement, find out how your CPA Australia membership can support you. When you achieve 50 years of membership with CPA Australia, or 80 years of age, this is considered a milestone achievement. Should this apply to you, it is our privilege to recognise your eligibility for our long-standing membership category, meaning you’ll no longer be required to pay your annual membership renewal fee moving forward.
- We understand there may be various reasons for resigning your membership with CPA Australia, including transitioning to retirement or a change in your working status. Find out about how to resign your membership.