Membership renewal and fees

Delivering what matters to our members in difficult times

In this very challenging year, we have provided a breadth of initiatives and member services, including:

• a COVID-19 resource hub giving you the latest information, resources, guides and advice on the pandemic
• Digital Finance micro-credentials courses covering the most in-demand business and finance skills
• CPA Member Connect continuing our online member community
• introducing the new INTHEBLACK digital magazine, with the same quality content every month, in an interactive and sustainable format.

How to renew and pay for your membership

You can renew online for fast and immediate membership renewal or download your 2021 membership renewal notice for alternative payment methods.

Online payments are currently available in Australian dollars, Hong Kong dollars, New Zealand dollars, Pound Sterling, Malaysian Ringgit and Singapore dollars.

For details on local currency payment options please refer to fees.

Renewal notices are sent via email or mail. Payment reminders may also be sent via SMS.

For any questions about your membership, please contact your nearest office.

Reduction in fees due to changed employment status

If you are a CPA or FCPA paying the full membership fee, there are a range of reasons you may be eligible for a 50% fee reduction.

You may have been out of the workforce for a substantial period due to unemployment or family care responsibilities, be working part time on significantly reduced hours, or be enjoying family time on unpaid parental leave. Many other circumstances may from time to time impact your ability to work or earn an income.

To apply for a membership fee reduction, please complete our online form prior to payment of your annual membership fee.

Membership fee reductions are granted at the discretion of CPA Australia and expire at the end of the membership year.

About the application form

The information requested in the online form will help us to understand your individual circumstances and the impact on 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, and not granted based on an expected impact in the future.

Your application will require you to provide information about:

• dates and reason for any period that you have 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.

To ensure a fair and informed assessment on all applications, we may ask you to provide additional information and/or supporting documents regarding your claim.

Members on a reduced membership fee retain all the privileges of 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

CPA Australia offers 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 a specialist certificate.

Retired members maintain all the benefits of 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, unless you are providing any public accounting services, for the avoidance of doubt, including pro bono work.

If you are nearing retirement, find out how your CPA Australia membership can support you.

You can apply for a transfer to the retired members list at any time throughout the year by completing the online application form.

Complimentary Professional Development

All CPA Australia members are able to enrol in complimentary professional development courses.

Courses can be accessed anytime, anywhere and on any device.

Find out more about the courses and how to enrol