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Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards (APES)
CPA Australia members have a responsibility to act in the public interest and comply with the fundamental principles of integrity, objectivity, professional competence and due care, confidentiality and professional behaviour in all their dealings.
The APES 300 series applies to members in public practice.
Professional development
As a public practice certificate holder you have an obligation to participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as part of your CPA Australia membership.
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Firm structures
Choosing the right structure for your firm can be a complex process
- Business management
- Practice management
Professional indemnity insurance
This insurance is mandatory for members offering public, honorary or private accounting services
- Public practice
- Practice management
Risk Management Framework Tool
This online tool helps you develop a custom Risk Management Framework for your practice
- Public practice
- Governance and risk
Quality Management Manual Tool for Firms providing Non-Assurance Services
Our smart tool helps you address the requirements of Quality Management for firms providing non-audit and assurance services.
- Public practice
- Professional standards
Marketing
Tools to help you strategise and implement marketing campaigns that best serve your own unique business
- Public practice
Compliance and regulation
Location-specific resources to help you identify the criteria you need to meet for certification
- Public practice
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