New Zealand taxation studies

Study options for New Zealand taxation

If you’re a CPA Australia member that’s currently based in New Zealand, you can choose to complete New Zealand taxation studies at Massey University or Lincoln University. Thanks to our trusted partnership with this respected university, the subjects you complete can count towards your CPA Program as an elective subject. More information on each subject can be accessed on the respective websites:

• Massey University offers the subject in Semester 1 and Semester 2 of each year.
• Lincoln University offers the subject in Semester 1 only.  

You can provide a Standard Letter of Good Standing (LoG) as a supporting document.

A Standard Letter of Good Standing is an official document which confirms CPA Membership is currently held and your current Designation.

Members can access and print their own standard Letter of Good Standing online via My CPA > My Account > Other Services and selecting Letter of Good Standing. 

Contact us at [email protected] for more information. 

What to expect

1. Apply and enrol:
   1. Apply to your chosen university.
   2. Study and complete assessments with the university.
2. Submit Exam Results to CPA Australia:
   1. Once you receive your official statement of exam results, submit it to CPA Australia for recognition as an elective in the CPA Program.

How to apply for recognition

1. Wait for official exam results from Massey or Lincoln.
2. Update your CPA Membership Application: 
   1. Navigate to the CPA website: Update your membership application
   2. Login and go to the Education section. 
   3. Add your unit of study and upload the official exam results as a supporting document. 
   4. Submit your application.
3. Once approved, you’ll receive an elective exemption, which you can check by logging into My CPA Program.