International affiliations

CPA Australia has affiliations with a range of leading accounting bodies all around the world. This network ensures you enjoy access to a range of resources and other benefits while working overseas. In most cases, you can also apply for a reciprocal membership, or exemptions from the CPA Program, via our Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRA). Take a look at a few of our international partners.

Canada
Certified General Accountants Canada
Certified Management Accountants Canada

Europe
Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
CPA Ireland: Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland

Hong Kong 
Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants

India 
Institute of Chartered Accountants India

Malaysia 
Malaysian Institute of Accountants

Singapore 
Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Singapore

Memorandum of cooperation

CPA Australia has signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) with the Chinese Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Macau Society of Registered Accountants.

CPA Australia has also signed an MoC with the Vietnam Association of Certified Public Accountants and Auditors, the National Accounting Council of Cambodia, Kampuchea Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Auditors, and the Vietnam Association of Accountants and Auditors.

Members of these bodies can benefit from an exchange of training and continuing professional development programs.

Recognised professional bodies

Contact us to enquire about exemption arrangements we have regarding the following bodies in Sri Lanka:

Institute of Certified Management Accountants Sri Lanka 
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka

Steps to become a CPA

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