President's report

Dale Pinto FCPA

John Curtin Distinguished Professor, President and Chair of the Board

CPA Australia is proud to be a global organisation with 173,431 members working in more than 100 countries. As one of the world’s largest accounting bodies, we have a rich heritage dating back 137 years and an extensive global reach. Our network and influence continues to grow; 2023 marked 70 years since appointing our first official representatives in London and we celebrated 15 years in Vietnam.

In my initial message to members as President, I emphasised my dedication to leading with transparency, accountability, and inclusivity. This pledge mirrors CPA Australia’s purpose of being ‘partners for progress, strengthening trusted relationships with members and communities.’ We embody this ethos by cultivating strong bonds within our member networks, including the Council of Presidents, Divisional Councils, discussion groups, and committees.