Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy

 

 

Mutual Recognition - AUSTRALIA

  1. Mutual recognition Agreement (MRA)

In June 2007 CIPFA and CPA Australia entered into a Mutual Recognition Agreement to further develop the relationship between the two bodies and establish guidelines on how qualified members can gain reciprocal membership.

a)    CIPFA Members seeking CPA Australia membership

       CIPFA Members will be eligible to apply for CPA Australia membership provided they:

  1. hold a degree recognized by the CPA Australia;
  2. have completed the CIPFA Final Test of Professional Competence; and
  3. have completed three years relevant, mentored/supervised practical experience.

CIPFA members would be eligible for membership of CPA Australia in the status of Certified Practising Accountant and use of the designatory letters CPA.

For further information and application form please contact CPA Australia on www.cpaaustralia.com.au.

CPA Australia is not obliged to admit as its member any member of CIPFA who is a member of CIPFA by virtue of an MRA or any other mutual recognition arrangement with another professional body.

b)    CPA’s Seeking CIPFA Membership

CPA Australia members will be eligible to apply for CIPFA membership provided they have:

  1. completed the CPA program; and
  2. gained three years relevant work experience recognized by CIPFA.

CPA Australian members would be eligible for membership of CIPFA in the status of Chartered Public Finance Accountant and use of the designatory letters CPFA.

CIPFA is not obliged to admit as its member any member of CPA Australia who is a member of CPA Australia by virtue of an MRA or any other mutual recognition arrangement with another professional body.

To apply please print, complete and return the application form below. There are also some accompanying notes which should assist you when completing the form, together with the dates for submission and costs.

For further information and advice please contact the Membership Operations department on +44 (0)20 7543 5665 or email membership@cipfa.org.

PAQ BL4 App (CPA Australia)
PAQ BL4 App Notes (CPA Australia)