Public practice certification
Content Summary
Set yourself up for success
Becoming a public practitioner allows you to take control of your career and build your own successful business. You can set up your own practice when you have your public practice certificate.
There are many things to consider such as purchasing a practice, identifying the most appropriate structure, and making staffing decisions.
- Public practice
- Business management
Practising in Australia
Australian structures, licensing, and registration requirements for public practitioners
- Public practice
Practising in New Zealand
New Zealand structures, licensing, and registration requirements for public practitioners
- Public practice
Practising in Asia
Structures, licensing, and registration requirements in Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore
Your obligations as a public practitioner
It’s essential that you understand your obligations as a service provider. Make sure that you read and understand this information before starting in public practice.
APESB 300 series for members in practice
Standards, guidance and industry news from the Accounting Professional & Ethical Standards Board.
- Corporate information
CPA Australia By-Laws
Our current and former By-Laws are listed here for reference
- Corporate information
CPA Australia Constitution
Read our current and superseded Constitutions
- Business law
- Accounting systems and processes
Professional standards scheme
CPA Australia Professional Standards Scheme approved for gazettal
- Public practice
- Practice management
Public accounting insurance
Professional indemnity insurance is mandatory for members offering public, honorary or private accounting services