CPA Program Guide— professional level

Since its inception in 1986, the CPA Program has undergone many changes to maintain its relevance to the business world and to ensure graduates are equipped to be leaders in finance, accounting and business advice. The CPA Program continues to be recognised as a leading professional program and receives strong endorsement by graduates. Over 80 000 members have completed the CPA Program to date. The CPA Program is offered throughout Australia and internationally. In 2012, there were over 65 000 professional level segment enrolments. Most members of CPA Australia who study CPA Program segments do so in order to advance to CPA status. Many qualified CPAs also undertake one or two professional level segments as part of their commitment to continuing professional development. The CPA Program provides graduates with a world class, internationally recognised professional qualification. Employers need good strategists from a wide range of areas, whose skills are complemented by excellent business training. The CPA Program you are undertaking delivers top quality graduates who provide advice of the highest order to the business world. More than 24 000 CPA Australia members hold senior leadership roles, including more than 15 000 members at Chief Financial Officer or Chief Executive Officer level or in business owner roles. CPA Australia strives to continually enhance the CPA Program’s global relevance and provide more ways for people to develop a career built on professional accounting skills. The CPA Program ensures candidates develop the appropriate skills, knowledge and values required of a CPA through a combination of coherent learning experiences. The CPA Program Guide—professional level (the Guide) provides essential information for candidates about to begin, or who are continuing, their CPA Program professional level studies and practical experience. It contains all the information you need about the structure of the CPA Program professional level, its administrative arrangements, contact details and other important features. The Guide has been divided into sections to make it easier for you to find information relevant to you. Please use the bookmarks and the links included throughout the Guide to ‘click through’ to the relevant section of information. As a CPA Program candidate it is essential that you familiarise yourself with the contents of this Guide and keep it handy at all times. Best wishes with your studies.