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CPA Australia is one of the largest professional accounting bodies in the world with a history that stretches back more than 100 years to the end of the 19th century.
Founded in 1886 by a group of practitioners dedicated to raising the standards of accounting profession, the vision has continued into the new millennium as CPA Australia continues to lead the way in providing its members with first class professional advice and training.
Today the organization has established a strong membership of over 11000 professionals in Hong Kong and mainland china, complementing 122000 plus members worldwide.
Associate (ASA) membership of CPA Australia is the first step to becoming a CPA.
CPA Program comprises of 14 education segments and a fully integrated practical experience requirement. The educational component of CPA Program has two parts: the foundation level and the professional level. The completion of an accredited or recognized degree, such as an accounting degree, will often meet all the requirements of the foundation level and allow you to commence at the professional level and enroll as an ASA.
To determine your actual entry point into CPA Program, including any possible exemptions, you will need to complete an online application for membership entry pathway assessment.
To attain CPA status, you must complete the professional level within six years. In order to advance to CPA status Associate members must hold a degree or postgraduate award recognized by CPA Australia.
For UM Accounting Bachelor Degree Students, The completion of an accredited or recognized degree, such as an accounting degree, will often meet all the requirements of the foundation level, can get exemption of the fundamental exams, and commence the CPA Program - professional level
To be eligible for CPA status, an applicant must meet all the below requirements:
hold a degree or a postgraduate award recognized by CPA Australia
have demonstrated competence in CPA Australia’s prescribed foundation level knowledge
have successfully completed CPA Australia’s professional level examinations
· have successfully completed the practical experience requirement - comprising three years supervised, relevant work experience and covering technical accounting skills, broad business skills, leadership skills and personal effectiveness skills
The CPA Program is designed to equip you with sound technical expertise, well rounded business skills and strong analytical and problem solving capabilities that you need for a truly international career.
CPA Program consists of 14 education segments and a fully integrated practical experience requirement. The educational component of CPA Program has two parts: the foundation level and the professional level.
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The foundation level represents the first eight exams (segments) of CPA Program, and each designed to assess technical knowledge gained through work experience or study to ensure candidates are ready to undertake the professional level of CPA Program.
l IT and Business Processes
l Economics and Markets
l Foundations of Accounting
l Fundamentals of Business Law
l Business Finance
l Financial Accounting and Reporting
l Management Accounting
l Accounting Concepts and Principles
The professional level is made up of six post-graduate education segments and builds on this strong foundation with higher level analysis, judgment, decision making and reporting and focuses on areas that ensure a CPA is valued by any employer - ethics, governance, leadership and strategy.
There are four compulsory segments
· Strategic Management Accounting
· Global Strategy and Leadership
Plus two electives must be chosen out of four:
· Advanced Taxation* or Singapore Taxation
· Advanced Audit and Assurance*
· Contemporary Business Issues - available from semester 2, 2010
Practical experience requirement (PER)
The practical experience requirement requires you to complete at least three years supervised, relevant work experience and covers technical accounting skills, broad business skills, leadership skills and personal effectiveness skills to further develop your ability to consistently demonstrate the breadth of knowledge gained through the foundation and professional levels.
All students can register for free and gain access to global networking opportunities, career fairs, online resources, career advice and tips, as well as CPA Australia Internship Opportunities.
CPA Passport students also receive CPA Update, a weekly e-newsletter to help keep you informed of the latest CPA Australia news and events, and Real Business – the only finance, accounting and business magazine specifically for students.
Fast track your career in accounting, finance or business by applying for an internship placement through CPA Australia Internship Opportunities.
As one of the world’s largest accounting bodies, CPA Australia has successfully partnered with organizations from various sectors and industries to offer you a unique, paid professional internship experience.
A placement in CPA Australia Internship Opportunities provides you with an exceptional opportunity to gain work experience with some of the world's largest and most respected employers in accounting, finance and business, across a range of sectors including banking, finance, energy, government, professional services and resources.
Key benefits of participating in CPA Australia Internship Opportunities:
· gain first-hand experience working in a professional business environment
· build key relationships with employers and network with staff
· work across a diverse range of business activities
· gain a competitive edge by setting yourself apart from other students upon graduation
· demonstrate your commitment to a potential future employer
· Discover where you want to be regarding the type of work and industry that suits you.
You can apply for free, however you must be:
· a student registered in the CPA Passport program
· over 18 years of age
· eligible to work in the market(s) to which you are applying (employers will detail specific eligibility requirements for each placement)
· available to work throughout the dates detailed in the placement advertisement
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